Shimotori arcade is the biggest shopping arcade in Kumamoto, which is 510m in length, 15m in width. With an air of openness and brightness, department stores, boutiques, and restaurants stand side by side in a row, and the street is full of activity. A lot of bars and Japanese izakaya bars are open till late in the middle of the night, and it’s known as the busy street of the town at night.
You can choose your favorite from Kumamoto’s local specialties such as cake, food, sake, art craft, seasonal vegetables, and fruits. Full of tourism …
Located in a mixed-use building in the heart of Kumamoto's downtown, this urban art museum offers a variety of spaces for art appreciation. Alongside…
Concept: Find your treasure. Kumamon Village is filled with fun, unique spaces, including an exhibition corner lined with rare Kumamon merchandise an…
Kumamon Square is the base of operations for Kumamon, the official Sales and Happiness Manager of Kumamoto Prefecture. This spot features a 360-degre…
A long-established Japanese restaurant founded in 1949. Here, you can enjoy luxurious Kumamoto specialties such as karashirenkon (lotus root mustard)…
The combination of tonkotsu chicken bones and garlic oil with medium thick, hard straight noodles in the hot water is exquisite. At this restaurant w…
Mutsugoro is a popular restaurant specializes in horse meat cuisine and local specialties. They offer various horse meat dishes such as fresh finest …
Goto Bettei is a horse meat-specialized restaurant at the back of Kumamoto City Hall. The extensive menu includes basashi(sliced raw horse meat), ste…