Cold weather is perfect for a piping-hot bowl of ramen! After walking in and sitting down, one sip of the hot broth warmed me up instantly〜 The ramen arrived steaming hot, with a wonderful aroma, and it was especially satisfying.
Especially when you run into cold weather like this while traveling, being able to enjoy a warm bowl of ramen really makes you feel so happy! By the time I finished the whole bowl, my entire body had warmed up. It was a simple meal, but it left a lasting impression!
Asakusa Shin Nakamise Shopping Street
Boasting a history of about 90 years since its inception in the early Showa era, the Asakusa Shin Nakamise Shopping Street crosses Asakusa from east to west, in contrast to the Nakamise Shopping Street that connects the Kaminarimon Gate to Asakusa Temple. It is the largest shopping street in Asakusa, with a total length of 380m, and is composed of five areas.
Asakusa Shin Nakamise Shopping Street is really fun to explore.
There are lots of shops, souvenirs, and snacks along the way, especially plenty of delicious food. You can browse as you walk and buy whatever catches your eye, so you definitely won't go hungry.
The whole street is lively and has a real old-town Asakusa atmosphere, making it really feel like you're traveling! Besides visiting Nakamise Street, I also recommend stopping by Shin Nakamise Shopping Street when you're in Asakusa.
Rurikoin
This temple, located in Yase Ohara, has been loved by aristocrats and warriors since the Heian period. It is usually closed to the public, but is only open twice a year for special viewings in spring and autumn.
The fall foliage at Rurikoin is truly as beautiful as a painting!
The red, orange, and yellow maple leaves reflected on the polished tabletop make the whole scene look like it was carefully painted. Every photo turns out beautiful! Sitting inside and quietly admiring the leaves, it felt like time slowed down. Seeing it in person was truly stunning, and it was one of the most memorable places for fall foliage in Kyoto.
HEP FIVE
“HEP” stands for “Hankyu Entertainment Park”, where “entertainment” has both meanings; “entertainment” as well as “hospitality”. It was founded in November 1998 aiming to create a place where we serve hospitality which makes people want to visit again and again. When the bright red ferris wheel first appeared in the middle of the city, it became a hot topic because it was the world’s first ferris wheel which is a part of the building and equipped with air conditioning. Since then, it became a landmark of Umeda.
The most eye-catching feature of HEP FIVE in Umeda, Osaka, is the red Ferris wheel on the roof!
You can look up and see it while you're shopping, and it really makes the building stand out as a landmark! Once you're on it, you can look out over downtown Osaka from above—enjoy the city views during the day or the atmospheric lights at night!
If you're shopping in Umeda, I highly recommend stopping by to see this very distinctive Ferris wheel!
