Underground Elegance: Kamiyacho’s Luxury Malls and Sweets Shops in Hiroshima’s Stylish Core
- Douglas Jay Falcon
- Aug 15, 2025
- 1 min read
Kamiyacho, Hiroshima’s sophisticated downtown hub, glimmers with underground elegance, where chic malls like Shareo and luxury department stores offer high-end fashion, matcha confections, and local crafts, just 10 minutes from Hiroshima Station by tram. Nestled near the Atomic Bomb Dome, this stylish district, revitalized by the 2020–2021 KAMIHACHI KITERU project, draws fashionistas and locals to its subterranean arcades and upscale boutiques, perfect for a refined shopping spree after visiting Hiroshima Castle or sipping coffee at a rooftop cafe. Cherished by Hiroshima residents for its blend of modern trends and cultural exchange, Kamiyacho offers English-friendly services, tax-free shopping, and lesser-known sweets shops tucked amid its 82 underground stores, balancing iconic retail with intimate finds. From designer handbags at Mitsukoshi to artisanal matcha chocolates, Kamiyacho’s elegance weaves a cultural marketplace, where Chugoku’s cosmopolitan soul shines through every polished storefront, inviting you to indulge in Japan’s luxury retail in a district where Hiroshima’s history meets a stylish future.
Kamiyacho Shareo
In Kamiyacho (free entry), this underground mall features 82 shops with women’s fashion and sweets, a 2-minute walk from Kamiyacho-Higashi tram stop.
Hiroshima Mitsukoshi
On Aioi-dori (free entry), this luxury department store offers gourmet food and designer clothing, a 5-minute walk from Kamiyacho-Nishi tram stop.
Hiroshima Mitsukoshi on Google
Location Benefits: Kamiyacho’s tram lines (1, 2, 6) link to Hiroshima Station (10 minutes) or Kure (40 minutes). Walkable Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, and rooftop cafes offer cultural and scenic depth, with Kamiyacho’s proximity to Aioi-dori ideal for luxury shopping and sightseeing.
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