Nagasaki’s most prestigious shopping street.
No night in Nagasaki is complete without a visit to Shianbashi.
I’m looking for a restaurant in Nagasaki City…
I want to know where I can enjoy a drink in Nagasaki City!
What kind of town is Shikanbashi Yokocho?
What kind of shops are there in Shianbashi Yokocho?
There are cute cats in Shianbashi Yokocho!
A fascinating alleyway that adds colour to Nagasaki’s nightlife,
Welcome to Shianbashi Yokocho.
Shianbashi is the pride of Nagasaki City’s downtown area.
With over 200 shops, this entertainment district has attracted many people as the face of Nagasaki’s nightlife.
If you take a step into the side streets from the centre of the bustle, you will find a hidden gem of a space.
That is our pride and joy, Shianbashi Yokocho.
With more than 60 diverse eateries and unique specialty shops, this side street is truly a place for adults to explore.
From Japanese, Western and Chinese restaurants, to quiet little eateries, to lively izakayas (Japanese-style pubs), and even places where you can enjoy Nagasaki’s unique local cuisine, all tastes and atmospheres are concentrated here.
There is such a wealth of choice that even first-timers and repeat visitors are enthralled by the question of where to go tonight.
We are here to help you make such distressing and enjoyable choices.
On our website, we tell you all about the charms of Shikanbashi Yokocho.
We introduce in detail the characteristics of each restaurant, its recommended menu and even its hidden specialities.
You are sure to find the perfect restaurant to suit your tastes and mood of the day.
Shikanbashi Yokocho combines the night-time atmosphere of Nagasaki with the warmth of the local people.
A special time that you can only experience here awaits you.
Come, let’s step into the enchanting side streets that add colour to Nagasaki’s nightlife together.
Find your own ‘favourite’ in Shianbashi Yokocho.
Nagasaki’s treasure trove of history and charm,
That is Shianbashi Yokocho.
‘Shall we go or go back, Shikanbashi?’
The origin of the Shianbashi behind these words tells the story of Nagasaki’s history.
This photo shows the Shianbashi around 1930.
It is said that in the days when the Maruyama Amusement Quarter once existed, the entrance to the present-day Shikanbashi Yokocho was a bridge that invited people to think.
Shikanbashi Yokocho, while preserving its historical atmosphere, is a vibrant part of Nagasaki’s modern nightlife.
More than 60 shops are members of the Shianbashi Yokocho Association.
Restaurants, snack bars, clubs, bars, convenience stores, karaoke bars, retail shops, liquor stores and all other types of shops continue to attract visitors.
Its location is one of the main attractions of Shianbashi Yokocho.
It is only a three-minute walk from the Hama-no-machi arcade, the heart of Nagasaki City.
It boasts excellent access to what can rightly be called the eating and drinking centre of Nagasaki’s citizens.
An essential part of Shianbashi Yokocho is its unique landscape.
The arches at the entrance and the sight of more than 100 beautiful lanterns lined up in a row is a sight to behold.
This view, which emerges in the darkness of the night, attracts many people as a speciality of Shianbashi Yokocho.
Another unexpected attraction is the adorable cats that gather here.
Many cat lovers are attracted by their cuteness and visit to take photos.
This website will tell you all about the charms of Shianbashi Yokocho.
We will delve deeply into the individuality and characteristics of each shop, and even introduce hidden gems.
‘I’d love to have a drink in Shianbashi Yokocho.
‘It’s so exciting to see such a wide variety of shops!’
Let’s go and meet those cute cats!’
We would be more than happy if you have such thoughts.
A jewel box of a Nagasaki night where history and modernity intersect.
Please spend your own special and wonderful time in Shianbashi Yokocho.
