Okayama Ichibangai Shopping Arcade

Okayama Ichibangai is a highly convenient underground shopping arcade connecting JR Okayama Station’s underground area with major facilities around the station. Because you can move smoothly without being affected by weather or temperature, it’s very useful. Nearly 100 shops line the arcade, including variety goods shops, cafés, bakeries, and many other genres—taking advantage of the high-visibility station-front location for shopping and events. It is operated by Sanyo SC Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of JR West, together with Sun Station Terrace Okayama (also directly connected to the station). Recent renovation work improved barrier-free accessibility, making wheelchair travel smoother and increasing overall convenience. It’s relatively rare for a regional city to have such a well-developed underground arcade, and it’s praised for its cleanliness. Because you can buy most things you need in one area—and some places even serve alcohol—many people stop by for a quick drink after work.