Shin-Marunouchi Building
An Office building and shopping complex in one. The building with a luxury feel occupies over 150 fashion forward shops and leading restaurants. On the 7th floor, labeled ‘Marunouchi House’ are 9 restaurants and a terrace with a brilliant open view of Tokyo. There are a few restaurants that are open into the early morning, […]
Misen Summit/Observation Deck
From the 3-story observatory at the summit (535 m above sea level), visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, islands, and the Ōtorii Gate. The scenery is so spectacular that it has received the highest rating of 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide. The summit of Mt. Misen is […]
Mt. Maya
Towering at a height of 700 meters, Kikuseidai, the observatory at the top of Mt. Maya offers one of the most magnificent night views in Japan. It is a mountain closer to the middle of Kobe, so you’ll be able to overlook the streets of Kobe and Osaka’s ocean horizons. When you get off at […]
Tomikawa seimensho
This ramen restaurant opened in 2009 as another brand of Furano Tomikawa, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner. Although the noodles and soup taste different from those of Furano Tomikawa, this restaurant has also won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. The wonderful made-in-house noodles, which are made at a noodle factory attached to the restaurant, bring […]
Hōkoku Shrine(Senjokaku)
A huge temple with a normal tile roofing and an East Asian hip-and-gable roof. The interior is as large as 1,000 tatami mats, hence its other name Senjo-kaku— 1,000 mats palace—but actually there are only 857 tatami mats. It was built in 1587 as a sutra library by order of Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537-1598), the top […]
Yamada Denki LABI Shinjuku West Exit
Conveniently located in front of the south exit (Higashiiguchi) of Shinjuku Station.
Miyajima Ropeway
Take in the virgin forest up close and the exciting view of the Seto Inland Sea from afar in the ropeway car. The ropeway between Momijidani Station and Kayatani Station is a small ropeway (8-seater cars) with a 1-minute interval, while the ropeway between Kayatani Station and Shishiiwa Station is a large ropeway (30-seater cars) […]
Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat
Take a 20-minute spin along the inner moat of Osaka Castle on this tourist boat, and you’ll be able to see Japan’s highest stone wall from a close proximity. Long ago, only those of a high status were able to ride this special boat layered with gold foil.
- Area
- Osaka Castle and 大阪府
Takamiyama observation tower
Standing at approximately 300-meters high, the mountain peak offers a full view of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. It is a popular place in spring for cherry blossom viewing and during autumn for its autumn colors.
The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum
Former Bank of Japan Otaru Branch Museum of Finance Famous for designing Tokyo Station, Kingo Tatsuno was the man behind the plans for this building. Inside are contents relating to the history of “Wall Street of Northern Japan” and an exhibit of the work content when it was a branch of the Bank of Japan.
Umaito
Located on the B1, 9th and 10th floors of KITTE Hakata, this restaurant zone contains about 50 stores. Unlike other commercial facilities, the number of local Fukuoka restaurants is low here, and has a higher number of famous restaurants and chain shops from other areas is high. The first basement floor is a collection of […]
- Area
- Hakata-Station and Fukuoka
Miraikan (The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation)
Here at Miraikan visitors can learn about and experience the cutting edge scientific research coming from Japan, Space, and Earth. A lot of the exhibits you can participate in and experience.
Hachiya Goju Sogyoten
Established in 1947, this is a famous ramen restaurant. Their original formula for the soup includes broth from pork bones and a seafood broth made mainly from dried horse mackerel. Both broths are cooled to remove impurities and finally blended together. In addition the soup comes topped with this shop’s original burnt lard. It is […]
Hakodate Magistrate’s Office
Located within Goryōkaku Park, the former Magistrate’s Office was restored completely in 2010. Recommended to those who are interested in history and Japanese architecture
Ohama Seaside Park
This beach has been selected as one of the “100 best beaches in Japan. As the closest beach to Nase, it is very popular among locals and tourists. Facing the East China Sea, the beach has white sand and blue ocean, creating a sense of openness. It is famous for its beautiful sunsets, and at […]
Kumanoyu Hot Spring
This is an open-air bath built by the local people on the side of the Rausu River. Two separate rock baths are available for men and women in a primeval forest. The men’s bath is very spacious and has no enclosure, so visitors can enjoy bathing while viewing the mountain stream and virgin forest. The […]
Kobiki-ya
This souvenir store is located next to Wada House in a Gassho-zukuri building. It offers a wide variety of souvenirs such as folk crafts, local sweets, and locally brewed liquor.
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
KITTE Hakata, 9-1 Hakata Station Chuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
- Area
- Hakata-Station, Fukuoka
- Activities
- レストラン街
2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Activities
- 博物館