Kyoto Cafés Chasen The 'Tamatebako Sweets' made with premium matcha are the talk of the town. See More
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Le Pont de Ciel A restaurant with an exceptional location near the summit of Mount Kinka. See More Related Articles Gifu Castle Travel Guide: Nobunaga Oda’s Base for Unifying Japan Gifu Castle is known for its ironclad defenses-so much so that people say, “Whoever controls Mino controls the nation.” It’s also famous as the stronghold Nobunaga Oda chose as his base to unify Japan. If you’re touring places connected to Nobunaga Oda, this is one castle you’ll definitely want to visit. Here’s a look at the history and highlights of Gifu Castle.
Gifu Castle Travel Guide: Nobunaga Oda’s Base for Unifying Japan Gifu Castle is known for its ironclad defenses-so much so that people say, “Whoever controls Mino controls the nation.” It’s also famous as the stronghold Nobunaga Oda chose as his base to unify Japan. If you’re touring places connected to Nobunaga Oda, this is one castle you’ll definitely want to visit. Here’s a look at the history and highlights of Gifu Castle.
Gifu Cafés Ryokusuian Kawaramachi Shop A Japanese confectionery shop where you can enjoy exquisite traditional sweets in the atmosphere of a 120-year-old historic house. See More
Gifu Western Restaurants Ajiro-tei A Western-style restaurant where you can savor the signature dishes "Chicken Miyabeya," "Koutou Rice," and "Hida Beef Steak." See More
Gifu Japanese Cuisine Kawaramachi Izumiya Located just a short distance from the Cormorant Fishing Viewing Boat boarding area, this restaurant specializes in ayu (sweetfish) dishes, allowing guests to fully enjoy natural ayu to their heart's content. See More
Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya Meat Dishes Yakiniku Onuki Enjoy the enhanced flavors of carefully selected meats with a secret marinade sauce. See More
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine Sohonke Nishin-Soba Matsuba A classic Kyoto eatery renowned for its original ‘Nishin Soba,’ combining light-flavored soba noodles with sweet and spicy simmered herring. See More
Shimane Japanese Cuisine Kan'unro Experience Shimane's unique delicacies at a long-established kappo (Japanese cooking) restaurant that carries on a venerable tradition. See More
Fukuoka Japanese Cuisine Mentai Cuisine Hakata Shoboan A restaurant where you can enjoy the flavors of Hakata. See More
Yokohama Western Restaurants Aloha Table, Colette Mare Minato Mirai A Hawaiian café and dining experience, set amidst the breezy harbor. See More
Saitama Cafés Starbucks Coffee Kawagoe Bell Street Store A Starbucks with a Japanese-inspired design that blends seamlessly into the warehouse-style streetscape, near the iconic Time Bell Tower in Kawagoe. See More
Kyoto Wine Bars HUB Kyoto Yodobashi Store Relaxed British style and atmosphere at this pub serving up drinks, bar bites and easy conversation. See More
Ginza, Yurakucho Western Restaurants Furutoshi An Italian restaurant located in the prime area of Ginza, loved by many celebrities and food enthusiasts. See More
Tochigi Japanese Cuisine Teuchi Soba Katsura Savor exquisite handmade soba while gazing out over Lake Chuzenji. See More
Kyoto Japanese Cuisine Kifune Ugenta A renowned restaurant in Kibune where you can enjoy kawadoko riverside dining in summer and signature hot pot dishes in winter, all set beside a crystal-clear mountain stream. See More
Fukushima Japanese Cuisine Rantei - Bibian A renowned Japanese restaurant in Fukushima, where you can savor courses filled with seasonal ingredients and presentations. See More
Nara Cafés café comodo Located near the world heritage Horyuji temple. Serving high-quality lunch and cafe menus. See More
Kyoto Cafés eX cafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store With a unique Japanese shichirin (small charcoal grill), this popular cafe serves Japanese-Sweets with hand-grilled dumplings. See More
Kanazawa Japanese Cuisine Japanese-style restaurant Ootomorou The banquet cuisine once enjoyed by lords of old is now available in the modern age. See More Related Articles Experience Samurai Martial Arts in Kanazawa! Model Itinerary for 3 days/2 nights During the Edo period (1600-1868), the Kaga domain, known as “Kaga Hyakumangoku” (Kaga one-million goku), was the second largest Taihan (domain with over 10,000 goku area granted by the Shogun during the Edo period) after the Shogun Tokugawa families. Kanazawa, the capital of the Kaga domain, inherited this history and still retains a strong trace of samurai culture.
Experience Samurai Martial Arts in Kanazawa! Model Itinerary for 3 days/2 nights During the Edo period (1600-1868), the Kaga domain, known as “Kaga Hyakumangoku” (Kaga one-million goku), was the second largest Taihan (domain with over 10,000 goku area granted by the Shogun during the Edo period) after the Shogun Tokugawa families. Kanazawa, the capital of the Kaga domain, inherited this history and still retains a strong trace of samurai culture.
Sapporo Ramen Menya Saimi The owner, the fan of Sapporo Ramen, topped it off with his artistic touch on his bowl. See More Related Articles Hokkaido famous queuing ramen restaurant “Menya Saimi” at Sapporo. “Menya Saimi” is a popular ramen restaurant for media and TV interviews as regularly deemed the number one in Sapporo.
Hokkaido famous queuing ramen restaurant “Menya Saimi” at Sapporo. “Menya Saimi” is a popular ramen restaurant for media and TV interviews as regularly deemed the number one in Sapporo.
