Shimotori Shotengai
Shimotori Shotengai
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narniasg
Singapore305 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We were only spending a night in Kumamoto. After a visit to the castle. This is a good place to keep warm and have a drink or bite.
The shops are average as most reviews mentioned. Go to the intersecting side streets for food choices. There are more interesting options and range for yakitori and BBQ. We didn't go for raw horse meat but BBQ.
However they seem to close late. We left at 9pm. In Nagasaki, a similar covered walkway closed at 8pm.
As for souvenir shops, JR station has more interesting options.
The shops are average as most reviews mentioned. Go to the intersecting side streets for food choices. There are more interesting options and range for yakitori and BBQ. We didn't go for raw horse meat but BBQ.
However they seem to close late. We left at 9pm. In Nagasaki, a similar covered walkway closed at 8pm.
As for souvenir shops, JR station has more interesting options.
Written December 4, 2015
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bimdonesia
Hong Kong, China2,502 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
No different to the arcades present in most Japanese cities, but still mostly free of the hordes of suitcase-toting tourists from a particular region, who are intent on cleaning out the shelves of every shop that offers tax free service. If you want to do your shopping in peace and feel like you're in Japan, this is still a safe bet.
Written December 28, 2015
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yanspj
Hong Kong, China32 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
I have stayed in Kumamoto for two nights and I found there are restaurants open till very late of the night. You won't need to worry about what to eat even at night time. There are also shops that open till midnight. There are some variety of food for you to choose.
Written October 9, 2015
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Cindy H
Seoul, South Korea36 contributions
Nov 2015 • Solo
면세를 내 건 드럭스토어나 상점들이 꽤 보이고 어느정도 알려져있는 음식점들도 가까이에 있어서 쇼핑과 식사를 해결하기에 좋은 곳입니다. 제가 간 날은 비가 왔는데 사진에 나오는 것처럼 위에 지붕이 있어서 쿠마모토 성이나 다른 계획이 있지만 날씨가 안좋은 경우의 대체로도 훌륭합니다.
There are several stores with tax-free signs and lots of restaurants making it perfect place to just walk around and casually shop and eat. Also, because of the roof, it is good alternative to sightseeing when it is raining... which is what took me there when I was in Kumamoto.
There are several stores with tax-free signs and lots of restaurants making it perfect place to just walk around and casually shop and eat. Also, because of the roof, it is good alternative to sightseeing when it is raining... which is what took me there when I was in Kumamoto.
Written December 25, 2015
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TheDoor_isopen
Tuggeranong, Australia2,895 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
This happened to be beside our hotel but I wouldn't travel to shop here. Many of the shops were closed inside and there wasn't a lot of variety of shops.
Written September 20, 2015
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SusannaShu
Hong Kong229 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
It's a good place to eat & shop especially in wet season while you are in Kumamoto.
However, don't compare the walking streets in Tokyo, Osaka, etc.
However, don't compare the walking streets in Tokyo, Osaka, etc.
Written July 21, 2015
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GIT
Melbourne, Australia447 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This Shotengai is rather small and nothing compared to other larger ones in major cities. Would not return.
Written January 25, 2020
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LUVBALIBEACH
Singapore818 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
This street is besides the hotel we are staying so easily accessible. It is also near the castle so everything within this shopping area.
There was local fashion, souvenirs, snacks, restaurants within the shopping street.
We bought some japanese products from a shop gere, had sukiyaki dinner in one of the restaurant near one of the entrance. The food was very small portion and did not taste good. It was also very expensive at 3500 yen per pax. Pretty pathetic as I could count the strain of vegetable.
Other than this bad experience, the shopping street is very interesting.
There are many souvenir to bring home but do remember made in Japan products are what we look for. Many shopkeepers will emphasize to you that the crafts, textile, etc are made in Japan.
There are many bigger shopping malls nearby.
There was local fashion, souvenirs, snacks, restaurants within the shopping street.
We bought some japanese products from a shop gere, had sukiyaki dinner in one of the restaurant near one of the entrance. The food was very small portion and did not taste good. It was also very expensive at 3500 yen per pax. Pretty pathetic as I could count the strain of vegetable.
Other than this bad experience, the shopping street is very interesting.
There are many souvenir to bring home but do remember made in Japan products are what we look for. Many shopkeepers will emphasize to you that the crafts, textile, etc are made in Japan.
There are many bigger shopping malls nearby.
Written April 24, 2019
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Monaco S
109 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Shimotori is the main shopping street/mall in Kumamoto. You will find practically anything you wish to buy, some really good stores are on the narrow streets that cross it. There are plenty of restaurants there, however the best ones are on Kamitori ( this is the mall right at the end when you cross Denshadori ( tram street ).
Written August 10, 2018
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Fred W
Groesbeek, The Netherlands312 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Two long galleries with mainly shops and some eateries. Divided by a major road and some minor ones.
Written May 7, 2018
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How far is it from the Cruise ship port.
Written May 1, 2018
You are asking about a street within the city of Kumamoto. If the cruise lets you get off and see the city, then you can visit it.
Written May 2, 2018
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