Shopping in Japan

A charming, retro shopping street in Tokyo’s "Shitamachi" (Old Downtown) that preserves the friendly, community-focused feel of the 1950s.

A sprawling, covered shopping district in Nagoya that houses over 1,200 shops ranging from vintage clothing to electronics.

The bustling, 350-meter-long pedestrian arcade on Miyajima Island that leads tourists from the ferry terminal to the famous shrine.

A retail and dining village at the base of Kumamoto Castle designed to replicate the vibrant atmosphere of a 17th-century castle town.

A retro district with a "shitamachi" (old downtown) feel, designed in the early 1900s to evoke the streets of Paris and New York.

A massive, 19th-century European-inspired subterranean arcade stretching 600 meters with over 150 diverse shops.

The massive, central artery of Kobe’s retail scene, this multi-block covered arcade is a neon-lit paradise for any shopper.

An elegant, European-style pedestrian street that was historically the first place in Japan to sell Western goods and fashion.

A historic merchant district in Hita with beautifully preserved Edo-period buildings housing around 100 unique shops and galleries.

A vibrant waterfront shopping complex in Shizuoka that combines retail with unique cultural museums and a seaside promenade.

An iconic, multi-story discount megastore situated right on the Dotonbori canal, easily identified by its massive yellow "Ebisu Tower" Ferris wheel.

A vibrant, multi-building fashion mall that serves as the heartbeat of youth culture and trendy retail in Tenjin.

A visually stunning, futuristic shopping "city" featuring a man-made canal and striking, organic architecture.

A busy commercial street in Kobe that connects the main Sannomiya station area to the spiritual grounds of Ikuta Shrine.

A stunning vermilion shrine located just steps away from Kobe’s busiest shopping streets, offering a peaceful retail pause.

A specialized shopping street stretching nearly a kilometer, entirely dedicated to the restaurant and culinary trade.

A legendary 600-meter-long covered shopping arcade that has served as Osaka’s primary retail artery for centuries.

Kumamoto's premier shopping destination, this massive 511-meter covered arcade is the largest in Kyushu, housing over 170 diverse stores.

An iconic, cylindrical fashion landmark standing at the Shibuya Scramble, containing ten floors of trendy boutiques.

A revolutionary, multi-story shopping complex that blends high-end avant-garde fashion with the absolute pinnacle of Japanese "Otaku" culture.

One of the largest morning markets in Japan, running along the Miyagawa River in the historic Old Town of Takayama.