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Money and Shopping in Hachinohe
Money and Shopping in Hachinohe
Fish Market, to your right as you exit the train station. The indoor fish market which, other than fish, also sells many local souvenirs including food specialties and hand crafted items, including lacquerware and horse statues. There is also a float on display here.
The Pia-do shopping center is directly north of downtown Hachinohe, about 8 blocks north of the Hon-Hachinohe train stop. There is a Xebio sports (giant sporting goods store) attached to the mall. Also, there is a Sunday store (home improvement/general store) where you can look at puppies! Next to the mall are also a Toys R Us and an electronics store, Yamada Denki. The food court at Pia-do has a McDonalds.
Hasshoku Center, the big food market hall of Hachinohe. A few minutes apart from the centre (100￥bus from Main Station available), with a lot of different stands of food (fish, sweets, restaurants, liquor...). The mawaru-zushi restaurant here is a bit expensive, but oh so delicious. Also, there is a restaurant where you can grill your own fresh fish you buy from the market. You simply pay a fee to rent the grill.
Lapia is close to Pia-do and has a department store called Nagasakiya. There are various stores, including a Daiso (100 yen store), an indoor amusement park, and various restaurants.
Greenhouse. A great outdoors store located near Hon-Hachinohe Station (exit Hon-Hachinohe station and take the street on your right headed away from the station, it's just past the gas station on the left). The store features brands like The North Face, Patagonia, Columbia, and MontBell. Hiking, trekking, camping, and other outdoor activity gear and clothing are available. The Japanese lines of the clothing are bright and super cool. While Columbia in the US is usually earth tones, here it is neon! The manager, Takahashi-san, speaks some English. �
Niji Hachinohe. Located in the Via Nova shopping building, this store has trendy boutique clothing. It is on the more expensive side, but of course, you get what you pay for. �
Shimoda Mall. Located north of Hachinohe off of the 45 (about 25 mins) is Shimoda Mall. It is a large shopping mall with many stores, restaurants, food courts, movie theaters, a bowling alley, and the department store Jusco. It also has two large sporting goods stores. Sports Authority is attached to the mall & Takeda Sports is located across the street. Takeda Sports usually has an English speaking staff member working to service the many American customers who come from nearby Misawa Base. If you spot the American staff member, she might give you a discount coupon to use on your purchases! �
Kaldi. Located in the Shimoda Mall, this store sells many international products. Pastas, sauces, Indian foods/spices, olives, pickles, various sweets & candies, Mexican ingredients (taco shells/salsa/etc), cheeses, wines, even frozen bagels can be found. They hand out free coffee upon entering the store. The fresh ground coffee available for purchase is terrific! �
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