Kamitori & Shimotori Arcades
In Japanese: 上通・下通アーケード
Kumamoto's two main covered shopping streets. Shimotori is the largest arcade in the prefecture; Kamitori has cafes, bookshops and galleries.
Nearby
- Sakuranobaba Josaien ≈ 10 min by car
- Kumamoto Castle ≈ 10 min by car
- Suizenji Jojuen Garden ≈ 15 min by car
- Reigando Cave & Unganzenji ≈ 25 min by car
- Nagabeta Kaishoro (Sea Road) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 1 min walk from Torichosuji tram stop
- Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Shimotori is 511 m long and Kamitori 586 m; shop hours vary
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info