BigII Amami Shop
This general merchandise store boasts the largest sales floor area on Amami Oshima, approximately 6,000 square meters. It carries almost everything, including food, clothing, general goods, and leisure goods. Inside the store, there is a large corner selling Amami and (for some reason) Okinawan souvenirs. The prices are not so cheap, but the selection is […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Ryoriya So, NISEKO/Japanese Cuisine
Branch of Michelin 2-star kaiseki restaurant (traditional Japanese) in Sapporo, open only in winter.
Yomoshiro
Located in the heart of Ainokura Gassho Village, this lodging facility is housed in a 200-year-old gassho-zukuri building. It is run by the friendly owner and his wife, and has an at-home atmosphere. The owner’s wife prepares dishes using rockfish and wild vegetables, and guests gather around the hearth to eat them, so you can […]
SOLARIA PLAZA
A lifestyle commercial facility operated by Nishitetsu (West Japan Railways). It offers a wide variety of fashion and cuisine, and also has a hotel and a movie theater on the upper floor.
Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori
Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori is the oldest Okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima. The restaurant owner and chef, Mitsuo Ise , has been working for more than 60 years, and he is known as the pioneer of the modern-day sauce for the Hiroshima-fu okonomiyaki and the dough that consists of yakisoba noodles, cabbage and bean sprouts. Of course, […]
- Area
- Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
- Activities
- グルメ and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Koemon
This guest house is housed in a 200-year-old gassho-zukuri building. The interior has been beautifully remodeled, and all rooms are equipped with heated floors and other new amenities for a comfortable stay.
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
Tanga Market
Tanga Market is called the “kitchen of Kitakyushu. It began as a riverside fish market in the 1910s, and took its present form around 1955. Centered on an old-fashioned-looking arcade extending approximately 180 meters from north to south, 120 stores selling fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, meat, and prepared foods are lined up, creating an […]
Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)
This Starbucks was originally the 2nd floor of a mansion that was built in 1907. An American lived in the building during that time. There are six rooms including the lounge, dining, and guest rooms. Starbucks kept this set up, along with the antique furniture. You won’t have to pay the entrance fee for the […]
Underwater sightseeing boat Seto
A semi-submersible boat that makes a tour of the Oshima Strait, which connects the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea. All seats face a large window, allowing passengers to peer into the crystal clear waters and see colorful tropical fish and coral reefs consisting of more than 200 types of corals. The boat ride […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Tochoji Temple
Tochoji Temple was first founded in 806 by Kobo Daishi (774-835)—the founder of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, a form of esoteric Buddhism—and a very famous high priest in Japan. It it also the first temple he founded. It houses the Fukuoka Daibutsu, the largest wooden seated statue of Shaka Nyorai in Japan. Made from […]
- Area
- Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
Kottaro Marsh Observatory
This observatory is located at the northeastern edge of Kushiro Marsh on a small hill. Compared to other observatories in Kushiro Marsh, the view from this observatory is “inferior”. However, if you are lucky, you can see beautiful Japanese cranes. The nearby road is a narrow gravel road, so be careful when driving.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi
Established way back in 1726, the Shinsaibashi store is the flagship store for the long-standing Daimaru chain. It is directly connected to Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station and very convenient to access via public transport. In the north building there is a range of luxury shops, whereas the south building is almost entirely aimed at tourists. […]
Gassho-zukuri Minkaen
This open-air museum consists of 25 disused gassho-zukuri houses that have been relocated from various locations in Shirakawa-go and are being preserved and opened to the public; 9 of the 25 houses have been designated as important cultural properties. The park contains a shrine, a water mill, a stable, and other buildings that recreate the […]
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
Kaigan Street
Kaigan-dori is a seaside street running parallel to the south side of Onomichi Hon-dori shopping street. Stylish restaurants, cafes, and stores line the street.
Otaru Canal
The canal – completed in 1923 – spans 1,140 meters in length and a sightseeing highlight. Along the canal, a promenade and stone brick warehouses stand seeming nostalgic. Once dusk settles in, a romantic fairy-tale-like scene emerges as the promenade and brick warehouses come to life from the warm glow of gas lamps. Nowadays, the […]
Gokayama Gassho Minshuku Yusuke
It is the largest gassho-zukuri building used as a lodge in the Ainokura village of Gokayama. Only one party per day is allowed, so you can relax and unwind. The owner’s wife is known for her delicious cooking. Visitors are welcome to tour the building from 10:00 to 15:00, even if they are not staying […]
Momijidani Park
Located at the foot of Mt. Misen primeval forest, Momijidani Park is widely known for its autumn foliage. In November, about 700 maple trees turn bright red and yellow. Cherry blossoms in spring and early summer’s fresh green leaves are something to see as well. Take a moment to enjoy a cup of tea with […]
Okonomimura
Okonomimura is a lively restaurant facility on the 3rd floor of a building located in the central area of Hiroshima City, where 24 stall Okonomiyaki restaurants gather. It is known as an “okonomiyaki beginner” for tourists, but it actually has an honorable origin of a food stall village that spurred after World War Two in […]
- Area
- Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
- Activities
- お好み焼き/たこ焼き, グルメ, and フードコート
Saltpeter Hall
The museum exhibits materials and tools that explain the process of saltpeter production, which was a major industry in Gokayama during the Edo period (1603-1868). Visitors can try their hand at shooting an old-fashioned gun, the flintlock rifle.
Ice Breaker Garingo
Get up close and personal with the drift ice on this sightseeing boat from/to Monbetsu Port. The 1 hour cruise runs from mid-January to the end of March. Originally built for oil field development in Alaska, the Garingo II is a beautiful red-bodied icebreaker. The two special screws at the bow of the ship break […]
The Outer Market
The outer market has around 300 specialty shops selling items, most of which are tableware and kitchen goods, to restaurant chefs and professionals. Some shops even sell snacks for you to eat while promenading. The general public is allowed to purchase from the above mentioned stores too, a treat for you cooking diehards who want […]
Jigokudani(Hell Valley)
Jigokudani is the aftermath of a volcanic repution that took place 10,0000 years ago. The crater you see today has diameter of 450 meters and an area of 11,000 square meters, and is the most popular tourist attraction in Noboribetsu Onsen. Located in the northeastern part of Noboribetsu Onsen, Jigokudani or “Hell’s Valley” gets its […]
- Area
- Noboribetsu and Hokkaido
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing & Icebreaker Ship – Aurora
Get up close and personal with this sightseeing cruise from Abashiri Port. The cruise lasts for about 1 hour and runs from the end of January to the beginning of April. All 491 tons of the ship break the ice blocks apart as it marvelously moves forward, and because of its large size there is […]
Hanazono Resort
There are eight courses, but since there are two beginner courses and one advanced course, we’ll call it a ski resort mainly targeting intermediate skiers. But because the resort faces northeast it doesn’t get much sunlight, and the slopes are always in good condition. Also, it is directly connected to the Park Hyatt, a top-class […]
580, Nakagachi, Oshimagun Tatsugocho, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- スーパーマーケット
1-13-5 Kita 1-jo, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido
- Activities
- 日本料理
1F Koniiya Fishing Port Terminal Building, 26-14 Koniya Ominato, Setouchi-cho, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- 観光船
2-4 Gokusho-cho, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Area
- Hakata-Station, Fukuoka
- Activities
- 神社仏閣
4-5-1, Sanjo Higashi 4-chome, Abashiri City, Hokkaido
- Activities
- 観光船