The 600-meter-long elevated railway tracks between Amagasaka Station and Shimizu Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line. It used to be a monthly parking lot and a vacant lot, but under the elevated railway tracks, a variety of cafes, delicatessens, bakeries, Japanese sweets, and candy shops have been opened under the concept of "New town view from under the elevated railway tracks. SAKUMACHI Shopping Street" is a collection of various stores and facilities such as cafes, delicatessens, bakeries, Japanese-style confectioneries, and candy stores, all based on the concept of "a new view of the town from under the elevated railway tracks".

This time, we will take a stroll through the "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street"! We will introduce the shops in the shopping district.

What is "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street"?

Seven stores will open on March 29, 2019 as Phase I area in order to make effective use of the underpass from Meitetsu Seto Line Amagasaka Station to Shimizu Station. In the future, construction will proceed to the second phase, and more shops and facilities will be gathered!

In order to cover the "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street" this time, we interviewed the person in charge.

−Please tell us about the concept of “SAKUMACHI Shopping Street”.

Based on the concept of "viewing a new town from under the elevated tracks", it was born as our first commercial facility that connects stations. We hope to contribute to the revitalization of the area by aiming for a facility that can contribute to creating a greater sense of community and interaction with people who visit this area.

-It's nice that it's a quiet area and the surrounding environment is rich in greenery.

When spring comes, the rows of cherry blossom trees continue. We changed the name from "Hanasaku Machi Shopping Street" to "SUKUMACHI Shopping Street" with the desire to be a bright and bustling shopping street-like exchange base.

- The atmosphere of each store building is also wonderful!

Thank you very much. Eight Design in Nagoya was in charge of planning, design, construction, and planning for this project. The exterior of the building is accented with multiple exterior colors to add color, which we imagined would create a new vitality of the town under the elevated railway tracks.

-Please tell us about the current Phase I area.

Phase I, which is currently open, features a collection of popular local stores, including cafes and delicatessens. We chose "local popular stores" as the highlight of the stores. By opening unique local stores in this area, we hope to create a more local atmosphere with a deeper sense of community.

In addition, Meitetsu Childcare Station Poppo-en, a small-scale childcare business operated by Meitetsu Smile Plus, and after-school TELACO are also being developed as new places for learning. I started it because I want working moms to make effective use of this place.

- What are your plans for the future?

In the future, we would like to open up a variety of shops in order to liven up this place even more. In addition to the shops, I would also like to hold events that can be enjoyed together with the locals.

From "Amagasaka Station" to "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street"

Amagasaka Station is a station on the Meitetsu Seto Line located in Kita Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. 3 stations from Sakae on the Meitetsu Seto Line, about 5 minutes. Also, from Ozone on the Meitetsu Seto Line, it's just 3 minutes away from 2 stations! Although it is an area close to the center, it is an area where a quiet residential area spreads out. There is a signboard of "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street" at the ticket gate! Exit the ticket gate and turn right.

When you exit the station, you will find yourself in a quiet residential area, with a park on your left. The cherry blossoms are said to bloom in full bloom in spring, and the rows of cherry blossom trees spread under the elevated tracks.

As soon as you go ahead, you will see a signboard of "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street"! The atmosphere under the overpass surrounded by wooden boards is very stylish! It is said that many people take pictures of this sign.

There is a guide map next to the signboard. Recommended for those who are wondering where to go! I want to conquer the shops in the "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street"!

Shops in "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street",
I tried it all!

Ohagi3

If you go to "SAKUMACHI shopping street" from "Amagasaka station", the first shop you will see is "OHAGI3".

OHAGI3 is a Japanese confectionery shop in Moriyama Ward, Nagoya that sells additive-free ohagi (sweets made with rice and red bean paste) and warabimochi that are modeled after the moon. We named the ohagi, which has been popular for a long time, "OHAGI3" because we want people all over the world to eat it.

In the chic store, you can buy lattes, coffee, etc. as well as take-out sales of standard ohagi!

This is the popular ohagi (780 yen for a box of 6). OHAGI “Akatsuki” with grainy red bean paste, “Shingetsu” accented with plenty of coconut, and OHAGI using black sesame “Yoizuki” are moon-themed ohagi. the name is lovely!

You can choose from the showcase in the store, and we also have 2 pieces (260 yen) and 4 pieces (520 yen).

This is the eat-in seat. What I ordered this time is "Monaka ice cream" which is recommended this summer!

​“Monaka ice cream” has an irresistible crispy texture. This is a sandwich made with OHAGI's specialty red bean paste and ice cream. This is "Cream Cheese & Matcha Ice Cream (390 yen)". Matcha ice cream, grainy red bean paste, and cream cheese are a perfect match!

This is "Cream Cheese & Vanilla Ice (390 yen)". Enjoy soybean flour, homemade brown sugar walnuts, vanilla ice cream, red bean paste and cream cheese! Of course, you can eat in, but you can also take away, so you can eat while walking.

OHAGI3 Amagasaka Store
Address: SAKUMACHI shopping street, 1-19-10 Osugi, Kita-ku, Nagoya City
Phone: +81-52-898-2888
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Wednesdays
Parking: Short walk from "Amagasaka Station" of Meitetsu Seto Station

OKASHI tabetai

Next, we headed to  OKASHI tabetai. This is a fashionable and cute candy store produced by Nagoya's new candy brand "KA-KUN LAND", which was born in 2016. The atmosphere of the shop is quite pop and you can buy nostalgic sweets.

This is the rumored store! The product shelves with yellow and pink triangular roofs are impressive.

Is there such a loophole in the product shelf? ! but. It seems to be very popular with children, and the atmosphere is like being in a secret base.

We have more than 200 kinds of sweets in the store, from low-priced sweets to snacks! Considering the perspective of children, the third row from the bottom is a low-priced candy.

From the fourth tier and above, there is a selection of fashionable and cute packaged sweets for adults.

In addition to candy, there is also a gacha-gacha section inside the store! There is no doubt that both adults and children will be delighted.

Postcards made by exclusive illustrators are also popular! In addition to cheap sweets, it is also attractive that cute things are lined up.

OKASHI tabetai
Address: SAKUMACHI shopping street, 1-19-11 Osugi, Kita-ku, Nagoya City
Phone: 052-908-4915
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-18:00, Weekends and holidays 10:00-18:00
Closed: 1st Wednesday of the month
Parking: Short walk from "Amagasaka Station" of Meitetsu Seto Sta.

Cafe de Lyon palette

The next shop is "Cafe de Lyon palette". This is the 3rd store of the cafe that has 3 stores in Nagoya city. You can enjoy parfaits, desserts and lunches, and take away is also available.

The interior of the store has a stylish atmosphere with a French scent. It's a cute space that makes you want to take pictures.

Speaking of cafe de Lyon is a parfait! This time, I ordered the seasonal limited "highest grade crown melon parfait (1,998 yen)".

A parfait packed with the finest crown melon with a high sugar content. I didn't have time to worry about where to eat it, and I felt like I wanted to eat it right away!

Spoon for parfait. This stylish gradation will make you tight. I'll have it right away!

It's time to eat. First, from vanilla ice cream and melon sauce. The sweetness of vanilla and the moderate sweetness of melon fills your mouth, making it a truly irresistible dish for melon lovers.

I'll have the crown melon. Surprisingly big! A heavy and heavy melon. Of course the taste is exceptional. It's a luxurious moment.

There are various other parfaits available, so please try to enjoy your favorite parfait.

Cafe de Lyon palette
Address: SAKUMACHI shopping street, 1-19-12 Osugi, Kita-ku, Nagoya City
Phone: +81-52-508-5544
Business hours: 11:00-19:00 (9:00-18:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) *Lunch hours: ~14:00 *Only on weekends and holidays morning breakfast available 9:00-11:00
Closed: Wednesdays
Parking: Meitetsu Seto Station, "Amagasaka Station" soon

Delica Kitchen

Next, we headed to “Delica Kitchen”. It is a very popular side dish restaurant in Nagoya. We also offer freshly baked bread, mainly prepared dishes, and also have an eat-in space.

There are various lunch boxes and side dishes in the store, and it is supported by a wide range of people.

There is also an dine-in space, so you can buy lunch boxes, bread, and side dishes and eat them here. It's nice to have a power outlet.

Introducing the recommended bento and bread selected by the manager of "Delica Kitchen".

Recommended 1) Rolled egg sandwich with golden soup stock (430 yen)

A thick egg sandwich. The egg sandwich with the umami of the dashi stock is also recommended when you are hungry.

Recommendation 2) Large toro mackerel teriyaki bento (630 yen)

A dish of teriyaki finished mackerel that is large enough to protrude from the lunch box. If you eat teriyaki mackerel and rice together, it will have a luxurious taste. It's a hearty lunch box.

Recommended 3) Handmade beef curry bread with a lot of ingredients (180 yen)

A popular curry bread that is carefully fried one by one in the store every day. The sweetness of the big beef and domestic vegetables goes great with the curry.

Delica Kitchen Amagasaka Store
Address: 1-19-14 Osugi, Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
Phone: +81-52-938-7001
Business hours: 10:00-19:00
Closed: Open every day
Parking: Short walk from "Amagasaka Station" of Meitetsu Seto Sta.

Natural yeast bread specialty store Tsubame Pan & Milk

Last but not least, this is “Natural Yeast Bread Specialty Store Tsubame Pan & Milk”. A natural yeast loaf bread specialty store with a cafe next door.

The inside of the store is filled with the aroma of bread. There are many freshly baked breads.

You can also enjoy shopping in the shop where there is a vessel. I was particularly interested in this "Tsubame plate" (2,000 yen). Tsubame's illustration is so cute! Also pay attention to the utensils that can only be purchased here.

No matter what you say, the recommendation is bread. This is a loaf of bread (800 yen) made with “Kinuka wheat” from Biei, Hokkaido. This bread is made with 100% Biei wheat, which has a particularly rich flavor among Hokkaido wheat. It is characterized by a moist texture like silk.

This is the loaf of natural yeast “Jukka” bread (1200 yen). Natural yeast bread made by slowly and carefully growing koji mold. It takes about 40 hours to bake, so it is a special loaf of bread that can only be served at most 30 per day.

The most popular item on the eat-in table is the Nagoya no Aji Thick-sliced Ogura Toast (450 yen). It is a dish topped with Ise-made bean paste, which is carefully cooked with only Ise spring water and sugar. The compatibility with butter with a rich taste is also excellent!

Natural Yeast Bread Specialty Store Tsubame Bread & MILK
Address: SAKUMACHI shopping street, 1-18-21 Osugi, Kita-ku, Nagoya City
Phone: +81-52-938-6116
Business hours: 8:00 - 20:00* morning breakfast is open from ~11:00
Closed: No regular holidays
Parking: Short walk from Meitetsu Seto Station "Amagasaka Station".

How was it? "SAKUMACHI Shopping Street" is a large collection of popular Nagoya shops full of individuality. There are plans to add more shops in the future, so keep an eye out!