Walking along the old stone-paved street, you can really feel the bustling atmosphere of the Edo period. Such a unique experience.
Kisoji (Nakasendo) | Review by Yun Ju Chen
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Aso Milk Farm
A spacious tourist farm with a site area of 330,000 square meters, where you can rediscover the warmth of adorable animals. Get close to large dairy cows and try milking, or enjoy spending time with 11 kinds of animals including goats, sheep, pigs, birds, dogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Pony rides in the scenic open area and feeding experiences at the miniature horse pasture are also popular.
The freshly milked milk was seriously so rich. It smelled great and had no gamey taste at all, and the ice cream was super smooth too!
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Tonkatsu Agezuki
Tonkatsu Agezuki is a foodie-must waiting in Iidabashi, Shinjuku that stakes its claim by using Minami no Shima pork, a rare premium breed from Miyazaki Prefecture. The shop name translates to “raise one’s luck”, with a hopeful nod that all diners from near and far will get the best in great taste and better luck for the future.
This place is a must-try! No wonder the line is so crazy. Once you taste it, you'll get it—the meat is super tender with absolutely no gamey smell. Even people who don't usually like pork will enjoy it.
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Daruchan no Ouchi
Daruchan no Ouchi in Chofu, Tokyo is a hands-on shop themed around daruma. Centered on the local traditional craft, Tama Daruma, it also serves as a hub for daruma culture. It is run by a local owner from Chofu and carries a wide range of original daruma goods. Its most popular hands-on program is the Chofu Daruma Workshop.
There are so many types of daruma here—different colors, sizes, even mini ones! The staff is super friendly and will even show you how to paint the daruma's eyes. The whole experience was really fun!