Did you know the Shukugawa and Kurakuen areas are home to all kinds of great food and interesting shops?
This time, since a super good-value d払い campaign is going on, Shachomi from Nishitsu is going to visit some shops around Shukugawa and Kurakuen.
But before that, some of you may be wondering, “What’s the d払い campaign?” So just in case, let me explain.
This one↓
You may have seen this poster up at some shops.
The campaign runs until Sunday, March 31. Only about two weeks left!
During this period, if you use d払い at participating shops in Shukugawa Green Town and Kurakuen Stores Meeting, 1 in 2 people will receive d Points (limited-time, limited-use) back.
Here’s what you can win↓
- 1st prize: 100% back
- 2nd prize: 50% back
- 3rd prize: 10% back
- 4th prize: 2% back
The maximum per transaction is 50,000 points (50,000 points maximum during the campaign period). In other words, up to 50,000 yen’s worth.
We visited 6 food spots in Shukugawa and Kurakuen
When you think of Shukugawa, you think of cherry blossoms. First up, there’s a wonderful shop with a seriously Showa-era vibe inside Shukugawa Green Town.
[Shop 1] A Showa-style coffee shop
Shukugawa Green Town itself has a Showa-era feel, but this shop stands out as especially retro.
Here it is↓
Sakura Cream Soda 700 yen (tax included)
It has sakura syrup and sakura flakes in it.
I tried it↓
It has a lovely sakura flavor and just the right sweetness. If you’re coming to Shukugawa for cherry blossom viewing, definitely try it! Highly recommended. I seriously love it
The shop is probably the most Showa-style place in Nishinomiya↓
Kissa Berry
Located on the basement 1st floor of Shukugawa Green Town, it’s a coffee shop with a really strong Showa-era vibe. One of Shachomi’s go-to spots
Milk Tea with Cream 600 yen (tax included) 100 yen less without cream
This one has sakura flakes too! The fluffy cream makes it taste so wonderfully comforting.
[Shop 2] A shop with delicious meat, side dishes, and bento
This is also a meat shop on the basement 1st floor of Shukugawa Green Town.
Here it is↓
Kimchi Fried Rice 420 yen (tax included)
Take a really close look! You can see the meat, but this kimchi fried rice feels like it has about 3 times more meat than what you can see. Seriously! I love it. I became a fan lol I want to eat two of them. It’s a rare item they only sell occasionally, so if you find it, do a fist pump.
You can buy it here↓
カルネ(Carne)
It’s a butcher shop on the basement 1st floor of Shukugawa Green Town.
Carne sells not only meat, but also side dishes and bento. Personally, I buy their yakiniku bento pretty often.
And here’s an important point
All the shops introduced this time are places where you can use d払い, so when you shop there, you have a chance to win d Points back through the lottery.Definitely check it out.
“I don’t know how to use d払い.”
If that’s you, go here↓
At “AXIA(アクシア)” on the 2nd floor of Green Town, you can ask for help with things you don’t understand about your smartphone. Of course, they can also help with cashless payment services like d払い.
Oh, right!
If you share the campaign on social media, you can get this “Poinco hand towel” for free. Poinco is popular with kids, so it might make a nice little gift.
Just tag your post with “#d払い商店街キャンペーン” and “#夙川・苦楽園盛り上げ隊” and you’re good.
The shop where you can get one is…
It’s the coworking space “コワクラ” on the 3rd floor of Shukugawa Green Town. Everyone can get one.
In the Kurakuen area, it’s here↓
Nishinomiya’s proudly local American casual brand loved by comedians, “RAT★RACE”
You can get the “Poinco hand towel” here too.
The clothes from “RAT★RACE” say “Kurakuen” on them, which really shows their love for Nishinomiya. Isn’t the color of this hoodie really nice?
[Shop 3] A stylish cafe right by Kurakuenguchi Station
There’s a shop in Kurakuenguchi that got me into coffee.
Here it is↓
