Foodpal is a large multifaceted ”gourmet park” with factory outlets, restaurants, and open spaces/facilities for food-related events. The premises include the ”Kumamoto Food Exchange Hall” with experience courses and cooking classes, the ”Kodawari Workshop Village” where the professionals are at work, the ”Toretate Market” where the local farmers bringing in their fresh produce for sale, the ”Open Factory” where the visitors can try making their own handmade foods, and many more.

There are Kumamoto’s original full-scale winery and a variety of shops for gourmet and/or handicraft items on site for all your shopping needs as well.