This open-air street is the northern extension to the popular Kamitori shopping arcade. Where the roof of the Kamitori arcade ends, the wide, tree-lined shopping area of Namikizaka begins. Namikizaka is more relaxed than the busy Kamitori, and features an interesting combination of old shops selling books, sweets, and Japanese calligraphy supplies, along with modern cafes, used clothing shops, and fashionable boutiques. The streets branching off from Namikizaka also are home to a wide variety of unique shops and gourmet restaurants, making this area a nice place for both afternoon shopping and night-time dining.