🛍️ Higo YOKAMON Delicacies Market肥後よかモン市場

The "Higo YOKAMON Good Goods Market," which opened in 2018, is a commercial facility built under the elevated area of JR "Kumamoto Station," covering 7,500 square meters and featuring around 60 unique shops, including product sales and dining establishments. The concept is "a market that gathers recommended goods and delicacies from Kumamoto." In addition to specialty stores selling famous sweets, wasabi lotus root, local sake, and shochu, there is a gift shop at the entrance filled with various Kumamon merchandise, making it a great place to purchase Kumamoto souvenirs. The dining options are also diverse, ranging from raw horse meat, Kumamoto ramen, to seafood dishes, catering to the varied needs of both locals and tourists. Located across from the lobby and facing the JR Shinkansen and conventional line ticket gates, it is an ideal spot for picking up souvenirs or grabbing a bite before leaving Kumamoto. The facility also includes a "Kumamoto Station General Tourist Information Center," where visitors can conveniently find various information about sightseeing in Kumamoto.

The commercial facilities under the elevated JR Kumamoto Station. It houses about 60 shops, including retail stores and restaurants. Located directly in front of the ticket gates for the JR Shinkansen and conventional lines, it is a great place to shop for souvenirs. There is also a tourist information center, making it convenient to stop by before exploring Kumamoto.