Shopping in Japan

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

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

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

Located inside the SUINA Muromachi building, this official store is a paradise for fans, offering thousands of exclusive items and character goods.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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