Walking around downtown Higashi-Nagasaki. Charm of “Nagasaki Ginza Shopping Street” with the scent of Showa-era retro

Only 4 minutes from Ikebukuro. Once you get off at Higashi-Nagasaki Station, you will find yourself in a nostalgic scene of the Showa period. <>Nagasaki Ginza Shopping Street is the center of a small town where local life and warmth live on.

What is the Nagasaki Ginza Shopping Arcade?

An open shopping street without an arcade appears as soon as you exit the south exit of Higashi-Nagasaki Station. <>Lined with long-established tofu shops, fish stores, delicatessen stores with the aroma of fried food, and toy shops that retain the atmosphere of the Showa period (1926-1989), you will feel a sense of relief just by walking through the area.

What kind of stores are there?

In addition to grocery stores and butcher stores convenient for daily shopping, there are also many restaurants where you can enjoy downtown gourmet food.

• Croquettes and menchikatsu from the deep fryer are perfect for eating!
• Old-fashioned Chinese restaurants and ramen stores
• Yakitori Izakaya where locals gather

A town where retro and new stores coexist

In addition to long-established establishments, new winds of fashionable cafes and Italian restaurants have recently been blowing into the area. <>For example, “Kadota,” where you can see pasta being made on the terrace, and “MIA MIA,” an Australian-style cafe, are examples of the evolution of casual food culture in this area.

Walking recommendations

1. Start from Higashi Nagasaki Station South Exit
2. Take out croquettes at a long-established store while walking along the shopping street
3. Take a break at a café that interests you
4. Pray at Kasama Inari Shrine
5. Stroll in Minami-Nagasaki Sports Park

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FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the business hours of the Nagasaki Ginza Shopping Arcade? A. They vary from store to store, but the standard hours are from 10:00 to 19:00. Q. What kind of atmosphere does the shopping district have? A. You can enjoy both a downtown atmosphere with a retro Showa-era feel and new stores. Q. Is there a parking lot? A. There is no dedicated parking lot, but coin-operated parking is available in the neighborhood.

If you want to stroll around Higashi-Nagasaki as if you were living there, go to this shopping street first. You will be able to enjoy conversations with the locals and taste the unique flavors of the area.