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Takamatsu Chuo Shopping Arcade

Also written: 商店街歩き（高松中央商店街） · 商店街漫步（高松中央商店街）

This covered shopping arcade—the longest in Japan—is popular for casual strolls to watch local shopping scenes. Visitors enjoy popping into neighborhood cafés and udon shops along the way.

Kagawa Shikoku Life & Daily

About this place

Takamatsu Central Arcade links eight arcades totaling 2.7 km Japan longest covered street about 1000 shops. Based Edo castle town grid roof post-war against sun rain. Mix greengrocers Sanuki udon counters hone-tsuki chicken bookstores kissaten lemon soda lacquer craft. Day housewives students evening salarymen tachinomi. Bikes walked inside continuous roof no umbrella needed. Maps list benches toilets. Combine Takamatsu Castle ruins 10-min walk. Weekend morning market occasional. Weekday early afternoon quiet photos. Night lights retro.