【Rugby World Cup 2019 SPECIAL EDITION】WELCOME TO KUMAMOTO!（C AREA DOWNTOWN SOUTH）

［C AREA］DOWNTOWN SOUTH

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Area C covers the area south of Ginza Dori, which acts as the halfway point down the Shimotori Arcade. This area is home to many places to eat and really livens up at night. At the southern edge of Area C is Shower Dori, a chic, stylish street lined with interesting boutiques and beauty salons, and the Shinshigai Arcade ends at Hanabata Square & Symbol Promenade, where the Rugby World Cup 2019™ Fanzone is located.

• Shimotori 3-bangai Promotion Assoc.
• Shimotori 4-bangai Promotion Assoc.
• Shinshigai Promotion Assoc.
• Nishi Ginza Dori Group
• Ginnan Naka Dori Group
• Ginnan Minami Dori Group
• Korinji Dori Group
• Shower Dori Assoc.

（1）BASKIN-ROBBINS

World’s largest ice cream chain founded in the US. Always has a wide selection of colorful and tasty flavors.

（2）OLIVE

Offering market-fresh seafood and high quality Kurohana beef in a relaxed, casual bar-like atmosphere.

（3）KASHUEN

Featuring A4 & A5-level wagyu beef yakiniku. Meats are carefully cut and prepared to deliver the best in flavor.

（4）OKAGESAN

Opened to support the farmers of Kumamoto and recovery after the earthquakes. Offering local dishes at friendly prices.

（5）SAKURA

Authentic Italian at a reasonable price. Open for lunch and also makes a good stop for coffee or a drink.

（6）CENTER RIVER

Restaurant specializing in hamburg and steak. 100% beef hamburg steak comes with your choice of 3 tasty sauces.

（7）HIGOMARU NO FURUSATO

Shop offering many different kinds of Kumamoto souvenirs, with over 450 different kinds of crafts, foods, and more.

（8）MATSUMOTO STEAK

Steak shop specializing in rare-cooked steak. Value-priced sets starting at 100g and lunch specials available.

（9）AKA NOREN

Straight, medium-thick noodles in a creamy soup. The perfect ramen to end an evening out on the town.

（10）YASHI NO KI

Meat dishes like basashi and Akaushi wagyu at reasonable prices. The Asian resort-styled interior is charming, too.

（11）FRESHNESS BURGER

Quarter-pounder burger topped with fresh veggies is a popular order. Separate smoking & non-smoking areas.

（12）JOYSOUND

Karaoke rooms that fit up to 35 people. Open from the afternoon and offers lunch to daytime karaoke fans.

（13）TORITEI

Diners love the charcoal-grilled koroyaki chicken! Check out the excellent selection of sake and shochu as well.

（14）MATSUMOTO CHICKEN

Famous for its fried chicken wings and Kumamoto tonkotsu gyoza. All-you-can-drink 1 hour only ¥700!

（15）DAISHO SUISAN

Izakaya offering fresh seafood at reasonable prices. All-you-can-drink no-time-limit plans available!

（16）GOROHACHI

Open for 69 years, serving local dishes like basashi, horsemeat steak, Amakusa seafood, and more. Picture menu available.

（17）RYORI TENGOKU

Casual spot offering handmade local fare. Also open for lunch and is loved by local residents.

（18）BAR VESPA

Super authentic bar with over 40 years of history and sister shops in Sapporo, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka.

（19）SAKASO 1F

Eatery focused on seafood from nearby Amakusa. Tasty sushi and good sake make this place a popular spot.

（20）SHARAKU

Offering locally sourced dishes, like Amakusa seafood, in a refined atmosphere. Has multi-language menu.

（21）MAGOSABURO

Purchases Kurohana wagyu beef by the cow to provide a variety of rare and delicious cuts at low prices.

（22）BAR MOCO

Casual bar suitable for lone drinkers and groups. ¥500 door charge, shots from ¥600. Has English menu.

（23）OSHOSHINA

Working-class izakaya boasting 80 different dishes and 70 drinks. All-you-can-drink plan and ¥500 1kg fries available.

（24）HASHIMOTO

Teppan shop that cooks wagyu, lobster, abalone, and more right in front of you. Course or a la carte OK.

（25）SHIMAUTA DAICHAN

Authentic Okinawan cuisine made with Okinawan ingredients. Over 100 dishes and plenty of awamori to choose from.

（26）MIZUKI

Serves Kuroge wagyu beef aged for 40 days to concen-trate the umami and develop flavor perfect for yakiniku.

（27）AMOSHI

Featuring fusion cuisine made with seasonal local ingredients and a wine list hand-picked by the owner.

（28）CHOCOLAT

French bistro utilizing local Kumamoto ingredients. The waffles and galettes hot off the grill are to die for!

（29）MARUMIYA COFFEE

Coffee shop offering house-roasted beans. Over 40 different varieties to choose from, plus plenty of good souvenirs.

【Rugby World Cup 2019 SPECIAL EDITION】WELCOME TO KUMAMOTO!

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【Rugby World Cup 2019 SPECIAL EDITION】WELCOME TO KUMAMOTO! Kumamoto City is one of the host cities of the Rugby World Cup 2019TM. Although we’re sure the stadium will be packed with excitement during the games, we’d ...