Koenji shotengai Information South area

Japan’s foremost vintage clothes stores are gathered
in South area of ​​Koenji, making it popular with foreigners and young people.

Ekinishi shotenkai

What kind of shopping district is Koenji Ekinishi shotenkai?



Koenji Ekinishi shotenkai
chairman/Takashi Katori
This shopping district is under the railway bridge, so you can get from here to Koenji Station without needing to use an umbrella. This district is mostly restaurants, and is overflowing with a retro Showa-era feeling. There are places where you can get a drink in the afternoon, and there are bars that only open in the evening, and there are also many izakaya taverns. The popularity of this district is even spreading by word of mouth among foreign tourists. On the days of the Awaodori Festival, this district is bustling and extremely lively.

Graphing the Koenji Ekinishi shotenkai is as follows



Planning to make street lights in shopping districts as LEDs is proceeding!


Number of LED lights/40
Time the LED lights are lit/17:15~6:00(12.75 hours)
Annual Amount of CO2 Reduction 10t
※ Investigation by carbon bank


Koenji pal shotengai

What kind of shopping district is Koenji pal shotengai shinkokumiai?



Koenji pal shotengai shinkokumiai
The distinguishing feature of the Koenji pal Shotengai is that it is the only shopping arcade in Koenji, so when it rains, you will not get wet while shopping at this bright and enjoyable shopping district. Old and new are mixed together on this district, including izakaya taverns, clothing shops, and also well-established specialty shops. It is also the birthplace of the Awaodori festival. This district can also be described as the gateway to Koenji, which first-time visitors will be able to comfortably visit and enjoy.

Graphing the Koenji pal shotengai shinkokumiai is as follows



Currently planning to install LED lights

Koenji Minami shotenkai

What kind of shopping district is Koenji Minami shotenkai?



Koenji Minami shotenkai
Koenji Main Street is a fun shopping district with many places to eat and drink. In the back streets, there are also many shops selling a wide variety of goods. While shopping, please also enjoy the colorful streetlights—like Christmas illumination—and Japan’s only shrine to the weather, “Koenji Hikawa Shrine.” During the Awaodori festival, Main Street transforms into central stage for the performance, so our Shopping district Association gives its full support to the festival.

Graphing the Koenji Minami shotenkai is as follows



Planning to make street lights in shopping districts as LEDs is proceeding!


Number of LED lights/410
Time the LED lights are lit/17:15~6:00(12.75 hours)
Annual Amount of CO2 Reduction 132t
※ Investigation by carbon bank


Etoile dori shotenkai

What kind of shopping district is Etoile dori shotenkai?



Etoile dori shotenkai chairman/Kazuo Naito
The name of Etoile dori comes from the movie theater that once stood in the place of the present Seiyu. From that place, there is a mountain gate that leads to Cho-sen-ji temple, which has a beautiful garden. In fact, Etoile dori looks just like a temple town. This shopping district, where privately managed restaurants and clothing shops have naturally gathered together, is overflowing with cultural charm. For example, we sometimes hold events which feature traditional theater stalls.

Graphing the Etoile dori shotenkai is as follows



Planning to make street lights in shopping districts as LEDs is proceeding!


Number of LED lights/47
Time the LED lights are lit/17:15~6:00(12.75 hours)
Annual Amount of CO2 Reduction 112t
※ Investigation by carbon bank


Look shotengai(Shin Koenjidori shotengai shinkokumiai)

What kind of shopping district is Shin Koenjidori shotengai shinkokumiai?



Shin Koenjidori shotengai shinkokumiai president/Shigeo Nishikawa
Look Shotengai is the longest and most nostalgic shopping district in Koenji. We would like you to enjoy talking with shopkeepers at the almost 180 different stores and shops, from well-established old shops to unique new shops run by young shopkeepers with dreams. During the Awaodori festival, the distance between the performers and the audience is very small, so a sense of unity is born between the dancers and the people watching. This makes for a really exciting experience.

Graphing the Shin Koenjidori shotengai shinkokumiai is as follows


Currently planning to install LED lights