【Rugby World Cup 2019 SPECIAL EDITION】WELCOME TO KUMAMOTO!(B AREA DOWNTOWN CENTRAL)
[B AREA]DOWNTOWN CENTRAL
INFO
Area B spans from the Torichosuji Tram Stop through Shimotori up to Ginza Dori. The roof of the arcade can actually open up to the sky when the weather is nice. This area is home to everything from large department stores to fashion boutiques and eateries, each with their own unique flavor.
- Shimotori Shintengai Promotion Assoc.
- Shimotori 2-bangai Promotion Assoc.
- Anseimachi Commercial Agency
- Kagomachidori Promotion Assoc.
- Club Dori Group
- Sakaba Dori Group
- Ginza Dori Group
(1)BRIOCHE DOREE & CAFÉ
Bakery & cafe that originated in France and is well-known for its croissants made with French wheat.
COCOSA 1F, Shimotori 1-3-8
TEL: 096-312-3553
Hours: 7:00-23:00 Credit: VISA, MASTER
(2)MOFF ANIMAL CAFE
Cat cafe featuring 15 semi-private rooms at ¥648/30 min (plus drink), with unlimited time plan available as well.
COCOSA 3F, Shimotori 1-3-8
TEL: 096-285-9904
Hours: 11:00-20:00 (last entry: 19:30)
Credit: not accepted
(3)CAFÉ & MEAL MUJI
Based around concept of simple ingredients with preservative-free, low artificial flavoring dishes.
COCOSA 4F, Shimotori 1-3-8
TEL: 096-354-5031
Hours: 11:00-20:00 Credit: VISA, MASTER
(4)MCDONALD’S
Open 24 hours with 126 seats and Wi-Fi. Convenient place for a quick bite, with Japan-only menu items.
Tetori Honcho 5-17
TEL: 096-211-3255
Hours: 24 hrs (breakfast 5:00-10:30)
Credit: VISA, MASTER
(5)KOMENOKURA
Featuring Kumamoto meats like basashi, Akaushi, and Amakusa Daio, in comfortable private rooms.
Takahama Bldg. 2F, Shimotori 1-6-27
TEL: 096-212-5551
Hours: 17:00-24:00 (last order: 23:20)
Credit: VISA, MASTER
(6)BAR HANA
Welcoming bar offering whiskey, simple cocktails and rice shochu made in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Musashi Bldg. 2F, Shimotori 1-6-4
TEL: 096-352-9889
Hours: 20:00-1:30
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(7)KOKUTEI
Kumamoto ramen shop open for over 60 years. New downtown shop offering ramen that is worth the wait.
Noguchi Bldg. BF, Shimotori 1-7-14
TEL: 096-321-6202
Hours: 10:30-last order: 22:00 (last order: Fri, Sat 23:00, Sun 20:00)
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(8)RESTBAR STARLIGHT
Max capacity of 120 people, perfect space for big parties. Karaoke and dancing available for guests.
Kuwamoto Bldg. 6F, Anseimachi 1-6
TEL: 096-325-9337
Hours: 11:00-3:00 (last order: 2:00, Sun & hol til 1:00, last order: 24:00)
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(9)SECOND WATCH SHOP
Long-running watch shop on Kagomachi Dori. Buys, sells, and repairs watches and eyeglasses.
Anseimachi 6-29
TEL: 096-353-5428
Hours: 10:30-20:00
Credit: VISA, MASTER, JCB
(10)HINOMARU
Offering Kumamoto produce and products for sale, along with healthy, premade meals featuring local ingredients.
Carino B1F, Anseimachi 1-2
TEL: 096-212-9893
Hours: Marche 10:00-20:00, Kitchen 11:00-24:00 (Fri, Sat, day before hol til 1:00, Sun til 22:00)
Credit: VISA, MASTER, JCB
(11)TAKIGAWA BAKERY
Bakery produced by famous impressionist Korokke (a Kumamoto native). Many kinds of baked goods available.
HILLS KAGOMACHI Bldg. 1F, Anseimachi 2-34
TEL: 096-342-4398
Hours: 8:00-20:00
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(12)MIZUE
Long-open restaurant featuring Kumamoto delicacies like basashi and karashi renkon, plus local fusion dishes.
1F Anseimachi 2-26
TEL: 096-322-6973
Hours: 17:00-24:00
Credit: JCB, AMEX, Diners
(13)MIZUHO MOTOR POOL
Reasonably priced parking perfect for downtown shop-ping. Many nearby shops offer discounts for customers.
Anseimachi 2-22
TEL: 096-324-6155
Hours: 24 hrs
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(14)CARINO SHIMOTORI
Shopping building housing chic cafes, lifestyle shops, Tsutaya Bookstore, and an internet cafe.
Anseimachi 1-2
TEL: 096-322-4141
Hours: Each shop is different
Credit: Each shop is different
(15) SHIORI
Japanese restaurant with 62-year history focusing on seasonal blueback fish. Multi-language menu available.
MasaKiyo Bldg. 1F, Shimotori 1-4-24
TEL: 096-325-2979
Hours: 17:30-24:00 (last order: 23:30), closed Sun
Credit: VISA, MASTER, JCB, PayPay
(16)NISHIKI
Sumo-style cuisine run by a former sumo wrestler famed for its hotpots and katsuo tataki.
Tatsumien Bldg. 1F, Shimotori 1-4-19
TEL: 096-353-1330
Hours: 18:00-24:00(food last order: 23:00, drink last order: 23:30), closed Mon
Credit: VISA, MASTER, AMEX, JCB, Union Pay
(17)CHOISHU
27 domestic & foreign craft beers with 16 changing daily. ¥600 initial charge plus all-you-can-drink for ¥200/10 minutes.
Pure Gold Bldg. 1F, Shimotori 1-5-6
TEL: 080-3966-3877
Hours: 17:00-1:00, closed Sun
Credit: VISA, MASTER, AMEX, JCB
(18)YELLOW
Sports bar with big-screen TVs. Also has darts and a golf simulator and is an excellent place to bring a bunch of friends!
Tasogare Higashi-kan 2F, Shimotori 1-5-7
TEL: 096-352-9989
Hours: 18:00-2:00
Credit: VISA, MASTER, AMEX, JCB
(19)AJI NO HATOBA
Restaurant offering fresh seafood delicacies like yariika squid and pufferfish. Floor and counter seating available.
#1 Riki Bldg. 1F, Shimotori
TEL: 096-322-9530
Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-1:00
Credit: VISA, MASTER, AMEX, JCB
(20)YAMANAMI SAMGYEOPSAL
Authentic Korean fare made by real Koreans. Excellent samgyeopsal plus Korean soju and makgeolli.
#1 Riki Bldg. 3F, Shimotori 1-5-26
TEL: 096-355-0711
Hours: 18:00-22:30
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(21)SHINOJINO
Run by Kumamoto’s Japan Agriculture branch with dishes made from fresh produce and meat you’ll only find in Kumamoto.
Ginza Place Kumamoto 8F, Shimotori 1-10-3
TEL: 096-356-1029
Hours: 11:30-14:00 (last order: 13:30, Sun, hol 14:00), 17:30-22:30 (last order: 21:30, Sun, hol 21:00)
Credit: VISA, JCB, AMEX, Diners, AliPay, Union Pay
(22)ODEN
Authentic German dishes including housemade ham and sausage, plus a selection of beers from around the world.
Ginza Bldg. 1F, Shimotori 1-9-8
TEL: 096-325-9230
Hours: 11:00-24:00 (lunch time til 15:00, last order: 23:30)
Credit: VISA, JCB, MASTER, AMEX, Union Pay
(23)BARATEI
Enjoy select meats, vegetables, abalone, and more, cooked before your eyes in fully private seating.
Sunspot Matsufuji Bldg. 2F, Shimotori 1-7-24
TEL: 096-324-8228
Hours: 17:00-22:30 (last order: 21:00 [til 20:00 on Sun, hol])
Credit: VISA, MASTER, AMEX, Diners, MUFG, NICOS, PayPay, Rakuten Pay)
(24)DEN
Recreation of the original style of Kumamoto Ramen. Four different styles of totally different ramen to try.
Hanabatacho 13-4
TEL: 096-354-9822
Hours: 11:30-2:30
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