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Money and Shopping in Asahikawa
Money and Shopping in Asahikawa
Asahikawa's main shopping area is just next to the train station, in what is called the Kaimono Koen ("shopping park"). When it was built in 1972 it became the first pedestrian-only outdoor shopping mall in Japan. The street is lined with department stores, shops, cafes, and restaurants. A more remote area is the Arashiyama pottery village. Located on a hill overlooking Asahikawa to the north, this neighbourhood has several crafts workshops including pottery, glass craft, wood work, and textile. Some of these offer courses and many of them have a display area where visitors can see and buy their products.
Seibu, (At the beginning of Kaimono Koen, just opposite the train station). This is the largest and most centric department store in Asahikawa. Buy groceries or sweets at the basement, or clothes and other products in the upper floors, or have lunch at the eating places at the top floor with sweeping views of the town. (43.764583,142.3589)�
Nitta, (First street to the right of the central station.). This shop features traditional Japanese toys and decorations. The upper floor showcases a collection of fine dolls in porcelain and silk. �
Juncobo, (Arashiyama area.). This white buillding showcases crafted glass made in the premises. Their sake glasses made to resemble icicles are very popular. �
Taisetsugama Pottery, (Arashiyama area.). This shop displays an extensive collection of fine pottery. If you cannot make it to the shop, there are some items for sale at Seibu, in the city centre. �
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