Yamada Denki LABI1 LIFE SELECT Ikebukuro
Notes: The sales floor area is 23,000 m2, the second largest in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Since the building that was originally a department store was renovated to become a store, it is just massive.
Former British Consulate of Hakodate
Established as the British Consulate of Hakodate from 1859 to 1934. Today, the rooms of the consulate serve as exhibits re-creating what it was like during operation, as well as the history of Hakodate Port. A charming tea room can be found in the former consulate too.
Tea Lounge Legato (at the Summit station of the ropeway)
At the summit station of the ropeway there is a restaurant called “Genova” on the 2nd floor and a lounge (Legato) on the 3rd floor. You can have dinner while taking in the evening view, or drink some tea and relax. If you make a dinner reservation at Restaurant Genova, with 2 or more people, […]
Taen-hama Beach
The beach has white sand and extremely clear emerald green waters. It is located near the western end of Amami Oshima Island and is famous as a sunset spot. There are many colorful tropical fish swimming among the coral reefs, and if your timing is good, you can see dolphins swimming just offshore. A breakwater […]
- Area
- Amami Oshima and Kagoshima
Abashiri Prison Museum
The open-air history museum opened in 1983. Used as a prison for felons since 1880, the historical buildings of the Abashiri Prison were sequentially moved to the current location or newly reconstructed. Visitors can learn about prison life and the harsh labor of prisoners at that time, as well as the history of Hokkaido’s pioneering […]
Daiso GIGA Funabashi store
With a sales floor area of approximately 6,600 m2, this is the largest 100-yen store in Japan. The entire building is used as a store, and the product lineup is overwhelming. Located on the way to Narita Airport from Tokyo, it is a good place to stop by if you are returning to Japan from […]
DESERT SNOW Shimokitazawa
This secondhand clothing store mainly sells men’s clothing, including a wide variety of Ralph Lauren items. Prices are inexpensive. There are a total of six other stores in the same family in Shimokitazawa alone.
- Area
- Shimokitazawa and Tokyo
View Dining & Bar WOOL Kobe Harbor
Italian bar with a view.
Reikadō
Here, there is an “eternal flame” that has been burning for more than 1,200 years since it was lit by Kobo Daishi (saint) (774-835) in 806. This fire was also the original flame of the “Peace Light” in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Water boiled in a big teakettle over the “eternal flame” is said to […]
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
Known for being the best herb gardens in Japan, it is also the most easily accessible night view viewing spot in the mountains. You may choose to either watch from the bullet-train or go up 400 meters to the peak on the ropeway near Shin-Kobe Station. The gondola lift on the ropeway holds up to […]
Kappabashi (Kitchenware) Street
The largest collection of 170 shops selling kitchenware, food samples, chef knives and more in Japan. The selections of items are so extensive, and of great quality, many of the customers are chefs. Having said that, there are many tourists and regular folks too, so if cooking is your passion, don’t miss it. The knives […]
Misono Universe Building
Established in 1956, the Misono Universe Building is a large leisure building in “Uranamba” which contains an entrance with neon-lit waterfalls on either side, and a luxurious retro style. On the second floor there is are several unique bars, suitable for spending a long night drinking.
UMEDA FOOD HALL
Seating approximately a thousand people, the Umeda Food Hall is a large-scale food court in the heart of Osaka, with 18 popular shops including sushi, kushi-katsu, noodles, cafés and sweets. Unlike your typical food court, there are five different areas each with their own atmosphere so that you can relax and appreciate the high-quality food.
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
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.
Sarakurayama Observatory
Sarakurayama has long been famous for its excellent views. From the base of the mountain, take the cable car and slope car to the summit, which is 622 meters above sea level, in about 10 minutes. *The cable car and slope car run every 20 to 30 minutes. At the top of the mountain, there […]
お好み焼 美津の
- Activities
- グルメ and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Toyako Manseikaku
Toyako Manseikaku has two large baths. One is “Hoshi–no–yu,” a large bath with an open–air view on the top floor. From here, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of Lake Toya and the blue sky. Like the Toya Sun Palace Resort & Spa, the baths have an “infinity” design that allows you to see […]
Jumon
This guest house is housed in a 300-year-old gassho-zukuri building. The dinner of local dishes such as wild vegetables and grilled Hida beef is very delicious. You can listen to the landlady play shamisen (three-stringed Japanese lute) beside the fireplace.
- Area
- Shirakawago and Gifu
Hanshin Umeda Main Store
An everyday department store targeted at ordinary people. It is famous for its lively and loud fresh fish section which feels like a real fish market. The squid dumplings, sold for 152 yen each, are so popular that people will queue day after day. If you have the time, it’s worth trying them.
- Area
- Osaka North and 大阪府
1-5-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
- Activities
- 家電量販店
Razona Kawasaki plaza 1F - 4F, 72-1 Horikawacho, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
- Area
- Kanagawa
- Activities
- 家電量販店
Mount Hakodate, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido
- Activities
- 喫茶店/カフェ
3631 Heda, Uken-son, Oshima-gun, Kagoshima
- Area
- Amami Oshima, Kagoshima
- Activities
- ビーチ
Giga Funabashi 6F, 1-6-3 Honcho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba
- Area
- Chiba
- Activities
- 日用雑貨
2F Shigemune Building, 2-30-14 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Area
- Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
- Activities
- 古着
18th Floor Culmeni, 1-5-7, Higashi Kawaki-chou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
- Activities
- バー
Hankyu Sanbangai Kita-kan B2F, 1-1-3 Shibata Kita-ku, Osaka
- Area
- Osaka North, 大阪府
- Activities
- フードコート
2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Activities
- 博物館
1481-1 Ogura, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
- Activities
- 峠 / 展望台