Shima De Cafe
Open nearby the Yuge Port as a base to create an island for dispatching attractiveness of the island. Travelers and residents can enjoy dining and drinking altogether at this cafe as their oasis.
These are the signature dishes here—pasta, special lemon pork, pan-fried pork cutlet, and hamburger steak. The chef creatively uses wild plants as ingredients, which makes everything really unique. After your meal, enjoy some coffee—it's truly a little happiness!
Japanese Restaurant Chidori
They started as a diner in 1965 in front of Kousanji-Temple on Ikuchijima Island. The second and third generations of the family now run the restaurant, which has become famous for its delicious local cuisine using Setoda's specialty octopus and lemons.
You have to try their Setoda lemon hot pot and the variety of octopus dishes here! The restaurant uses fresh, seasonal ingredients and doesn't add anything unnecessary, so everything tastes naturally delicious. It's such a treat.
Steakhouse 88 Tsuji Main Store
Established across Okinawa, this is the main store of the Steakhouse 88 chain, popular for its variety of menus, and reasonable prices. The origin of this restaurant is "CLUB88," which was opened in 1955 during the period of U.S. military rule, and was granted an "A sign" business license after passing strict U.S. standards as a restaurant open to U.S. military personnel and other visitors.
Steakhouse 88 has that classic American steakhouse vibe. The neon sign makes it easy to spot! I personally love their filet steak—every time I come, I get the 200g M size. It's so tasty! Highly recommended.
Nagoya Castle
One of the largest castles in Japan, built in the early Edo period on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate, the five-story castle tower is topped with shining two Kinshachi, one male and one female that has become a symbol of Nagoya.
My lasting impression of Nagoya Castle is how grand and magnificent it is.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple
As the principal object of worship at Kotoku-in temple (officially known as Daii-san Kotoku-in Shojosen-ji), the Buddhist statue of Amida Nyorai enjoys tremendous popularity among the famous spots of Kamakura. The Great Buddha of Kamakura is familiar for the intensity of its presence.
This bronze statue weighs 120 tons and is the second largest in Japan, just after the one at Todaiji.
Nikko Toshogu
Nikko Toshogu is a shrine dedicated to the Edo shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. It is the most visited spot within the World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” and here you can see 55 exceptional buildings, including 8 that have been designated as national treasures and 34 that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Even on rainy days, there are still lots of visitors. That's the charm of a World Heritage site.
Ise Jingu
Known affectionately as "Oise-san," the shrine is usually called "Ise Jingu-Shrine," but officially, it is called "Jingu-Shrine".
As soon as you enter the grounds, you can really feel the powerful energy here. It's such a sacred place.
Ine no Funaya
Ine Bay is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, where fishing has been thriving since ancient times. Along the coast, there is a row of buildings called "Funaya," whose first floor is connected to the sea as a storage area for boats used for fishing.
The funaya are a unique part of this fishing village's history and culture. Life here moves at a slower pace, and it's incredibly relaxing.