Kokuryo Shrine
Kokuryo Shrine is located about a 5-minute walk from Keio Line's Fuda Station. Known for blessings related to warding off evil, matchmaking and safe childbirth, the shrine’s founding date is unknown. As record’s show, the shrine relocated to its current site around 1640, coined with its current name in 1963.
The moment I walked in, I was blown away by the huge sacred tree. The energy here is really powerful!
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
Developed by JR East, Takanawa Gateway City is a bold urban redevelopment project transforming a former train yard into a 9.5-hectare next-generation smart city. Centered around the newly completed Takanawa Gateway Station, the complex is slated for four high-rise towers and a low-rise cultural facility, bringing together commercial spaces, hotels, offices, residences, a multipurpose cultural center, and an international conference hall.
It's really spacious—has the scale of Shinagawa Station but with the luxurious vibe of Ebisu.
Onomichi Emonya
“Onomichi Emonya” is a souvenir shop with the most variety of products in Onomichi, holding about 500 different items from all around the area. “Emon” means “high-quality product” in the Onomichi dialect. The finest selection of items at “Onomichi Emonya” reflects this definition. It’s appeal also comes from the vintage building, a renovated merchant house from the Meiji era.
This is a big souvenir shop with a huge variety of stuff. I was worried about my luggage being overweight, so I couldn't buy as much as I wanted.
The RESTAURANT ONOMICHI U2
ONOMICHI U2 is a facility complex along the sea, located on the west side of JR Onomichi Station. The complex is located inside of a renovated old warehouse, and it is home to hotels, restaurants, cafés, shops, and more.
This place was converted from an old warehouse and looks really stylish. There are hotels, trendy shops, a general store, and a café. If you’re staying here, you can even bring your bike into your room, which attracts cyclists from all over the world. There’s also a Giant bike shop next door where you can buy gear or rent a bike.
Michi-no-Eki Uzushio
“Michi-no-Eki” are roadside stations located all over Japan, and serve as casual rest areas for drivers.“Michi-no-Eki Uzushio” is also becoming an increasingly popular tourist spot.
You can get a close-up view of the whirlpools and the Onaruto Bridge here. The Awaji Island onion beef burger, which is ranked number one, tastes fantastic. The onions are a local specialty—super sweet and not spicy at all.