The city’s around 150 shopping areas manifest the diversity of the local culture. Some are reinventing themselves to, once again, become the focus of the community as well as handle overtourism.
Kyoto’s iconic shopping arcades are the product of the many shrines and temples in the district.
The shopping street in popular tourist destination Arashiyama is tackling issues with overtourism.
Old and new business join forces at the Demachi Masugata Shopping Street.
Horikawa Shopping Street is giving itself a makeover to become a local community hub.
AloJapan.com