Eating Out page 34 | GOOD LUCK TRIP

Sapporo

Curry

ONSEN Shokudo

A restaurant at a day-use hot spring where you can enjoy authentic Indian curry and freshly baked naan.

The café is located in a historic district once known as "Ichiba-suji."

Nara

Cafés

Café Kotodama

A beloved café in Asuka Village, where both the cozy space and delicious dishes are lovingly crafted by the owner couple.

Exterior. Standing quietly along the lush green Keyaki-dori

Fukuoka

Cafés

Cafe Bimi

A roastery and coffee shop where you can taste carefully roasted gems of coffee.

Located near the summit's observation deck, the shop also sells snacks and drinks at the front.

Hachioji

Japanese Cuisine

Akebonotei

More than just views at the summit! Try the famed taste of soba noodles at the top.

The signature creation "C’est la Vie," which won first prize in a competition hosted by the French Embassy.

Jiyugaoka

Cafés

Mont St. Clair

A top-rated patisserie in Jiyugaoka where you can enjoy the exquisite sweets crafted by renowned pastry chef Hironobu Tsujiguchi.

Perfectly balanced marbling and lean meat in premium Ishigaki Beef.

Naha

Izakaya

Minyo Live Okinawa Cuisine Warayui

Enjoy free island folk music live performances paired with a wide variety of Okinawan dishes.

A modern space with both counter and table seating

Kagoshima

Japanese Cuisine

Minato Shokudo 2nd branch operated by Kanoya fishermen's cooperative association

A fisherman's diner where you can enjoy the premium local specialty, “Kanoya Kanpachi” (greater amberjack).

Signature dish: "Half-Fried Young Chicken"

Otaru and Niseko

Japanese Cuisine

Wakadori Jidai Naruto Main Store

A must-try crispy, juicy half-fried young chicken in this seafood town.

Not only does it taste good, but it also looks cute.

Nara

Cafés

Yotsuba Cafe

There are many menu items that reflect the sensitivity of the owner.

It's served with a striking presentation, as the chicken and cabbage are piled high in the pot.

Gifu

Japanese Cuisine

Maruhachi Shokudo

Once you try it, you'll be hooked! The birthplace of Gifu's local specialty, "Kei-chan" (seasoned grilled chicken).

Boundless views of Mt. Fuji from this perfect location.

Shizuoka

Cafés

FUJIMI CAFE

Impeccably crafted bites and sweets served with a view of Mt. Fuji.

A charming, traditional gate that has stood unchanged since 1927 (Showa 2).

Shizuoka

Cafés

Toraya Kobo

The taste of fresh-made wagashi crafted amidst nature's changing seasons.

Beautiful contrast between the blue sky and the red bus.

Fukuoka

Cafés

Itoshima London Bus Cafe

The bright red double-decker buses lined up along the coast are cafes!

Nikko Yubamaki is essentially a yuba version of a traditional seaweed roll (norimaki), where yuba replaces the seaweed.

Tochigi

Japanese Cuisine

Nikko Yubamaki Zen

In a beautifully renovated traditional Japanese house with a modern twist, enjoy the new specialty, Nikko Yubamaki, for a delightful dining experience.

The pillars, walls, and other decorations are filled with a classic ambiance, creating an elegant and timeless atmosphere.

Tochigi

Western Restaurants

Main Dining Room at Nikko Kanaya Hotel

A restaurant that upholds the history and tradition of Kanaya Hotel, offering a delightful harmony of evolving modern flavors. It emphasizes local sourcing by using vegetables from the prefecture, Kirifuri Highland beef, and Nikko rainbow trout, promoting a farm-to-table dining experience.