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Hakata Ichibangai

A restaurant district with 14 unique restaurants, including ramen, sushi, udon, etc., mainly famous local Hakata restaurants and long-established eateries. Open from 7:00–11:00, it can be used for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is conveniently located inside JR Hakata Station.

Shikisai no Oka

Located atop a high hill, the garden is one of the must visit spots in Biei with a spectacular view. Enjoy in season flowers from spring to autumn. The garden takes up over 150,000 sq. m. of land and has roughly 30 kinds of flowers planted in stripes of red, yellow, pink, and white, so […]

Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Department Store Main Branch

From level 2 of the basement floor to the 14th floor, the 16 floor department store is the largest of department stores in Japan. As for shops there is something for everyone, fro the world’s most luxurious brands to casual clothing, and product selection that will not disappoint. With all that shopping, you need a […]

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Ueno Farm

The garden is considered to be Japan’s “holy place for gardening” and is visited by tourists and gardening enthusiasts from all over Japan. Over 2,000 varieties of carefully selected flowers and plants suited to the northern climate have been planted on the 13,000 sq m site. The garden, which was created through a process of […]

RIVIERA SAPPORO

The space is like that of a resort, standing still amidst the bustle of the city, and the extensive food menu is also a key point. The club is so popular that entrance regulation is enforced for weekend events. There is also a karaoke room. Genre : All mix, EDM, Top40 Crowd : Wide range […]

SMALL WORLDS TOKYO

With a total area of approximately 8,000 square meters, it is one of the largest indoor miniature theme parks in the world. The “miniature world in motion” is a fusion of sophisticated and cutting-edge Japanese technology on a scale of 1/80th of a miniature. There are a total of six areas, including an area that […]

AMU EST and DEITOS

AMU EST is a commercial facility located on the first basement floor and first ground floor of Hakata Station’s Chikushi exit, covering roughly 4,700 sq.m. and housing approximately 60 shops–mainly selling fashion and miscellaneous goods. Hakata DEITOS is located on the first basement floor and the first and second floors of the Chikushi exit, and […]

Tea house Kikuchi

Located on the approach to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, this store is famous for its umegae mochi. The store uses carefully selected high-quality ingredients such as azuki beans and glutinous rice, and makes umegae mochi using its own unique method. The candy in particular is elegantly sweet and melts smoothly in the mouth. The second floor […]

Sweets Avenue (New Chitose Airport)

13 of Hokkaido’s popular sweets shops can be found here. A few of the shops have an area where you can sit and enjoy just baked sweets!

Goryōkaku Tower

Standing 107 meters tall, the tower is located inside Goryōkaku Park near the entrance. The view of Goryōkaku from the observation deck is fabulous. You must climb up. You can also see the city of Hakodate, the sea, and mountains.

Yumoto Saigriyu

This is the only public bathhouse in Noboribetsu Onsen. Because you can bathe in hot spring water quality for a very low fee it is very popular. Although there is only an indoor bath, visitors can enjoy two types of spring water: alum spring (myobansen) and sulfur spring (iōsen). The facility is still new, having […]

Hankyu Umeda Main Store

Highly-reputed and world-class, the Hankyu Umeda store is the highest-grossing department store in Western Japan and the 2nd overall in Japan, renowned for its high quality goods (with prices to match). No. 1 for fashion, cosmetics and beauty in Kansai, Hankyu is known as the birthplace for many modern fashion trends amongst women across a […]

Precious Hall

A club for people who really want to enjoy dancing and music. The sound system is excellent and is highly regarded by famous DJs. Genre : House, hip hop, etc. Crowd : Most of the customers are in their 30s or older, and the atmosphere is that of an adult’s playground. Note : Please contact […]

River Walk Kitakyushu

A large-scale commercial complex adjacent to Kokura Castle. In addition to apparel and general merchandise stores and restaurants, there is also a movie theater, theater, and art museum.

Akizuki Castle Ruins

Akizuki Castle dates back to 1203, when the Akizuki clan built Mt. Kosho Castle as their headquarters. The Akizuki clan ruled the area for 385 years over 16 generations, but was defeated by Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598), the supreme ruler of the Warring States period, in 1587 and left the area. At that time, Akizuki Castle […]

Kokura Castle

Kokura Castle was built by Tadaoki Hosokawa (1563-1646), an influential warlord, over a period of seven years from 1602, and is a symbol of Kitakyushu. Unfortunately, the castle was completely destroyed by fire in 1837 and 1866, but was finally rebuilt in 1959. On the castle grounds are a zone where visitors can learn about […]

Sugi no Baba

This is a 500-meter walkway leading from the Akizuki Museum to the Akizuki Castle Ruins. It was once lined with cedar trees and used by samurai warriors to practice horsemanship, hence the name “Sugi no Baba.” The cedar trees were replaced by a large number of cherry trees in celebration of Japan’s victory in the […]

THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO

A comprehensive store of Gundam plastic models. The encompassing 2,000 m2 of space is divided into ‘Shop’, ‘Builder’s’, ‘Factory’, and ‘Event’; an absolutely wonderful space for Gundam fans. Conversely, if you’re not into Gundam, it’s a place with no meaning.

Nusamai Bridge

Nusamai Bridge is a large and magnificent 124-meter-long bridge that spans the mouth of the Kushiro River. Its location in the city center makes access to it easy. From the bridge, you can enjoy a picturesque view of the setting sun melting into the sea and the Kushiro River and Kushiro Port turning a beautiful […]