Gumyoji Kannon Shotengai
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Gumyoji Kannon Street Shopping Arcade East Gate
Location: Gumyoji, Minami Ward, Yokohama, Japan
Timestamp: 17:09・2024/04/09
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Gumyoji Kannon Street Shopping Arcade, known locally as Gumyoji Shotengai, lies nestled between Gumyoji Station on the Keihin-Kyuko Line to the east and Gumyoji Station on the Yokohama municipal subway Blue Line to the west.
This covered shopping arcade (typically called a shotengai in Japanese), sits along the path leading to Yokohama's oldest Buddhist temple, established roughly 1,300 years ago during the Nara Period.
The roofing that blankets the shopping street provides protection to visitors, particularly those en route to the temple.
Whether one seeks everyday essentials or indulges in gourmet delights, taking a leisurely stroll down this extensive shotengai is a regularly occurring pastime, especially following a visit to the temple located at the street's far western end.
Glossary:
商店街 shotengai: A section or street in a town or urban neighborhood lined with shops.
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