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Shibamata Taishakuten Sando

Katsushika Shibamata has been chosen by the country itself as one of Japan’s iconic scenic spots. It’s also no exaggeration to say that Shibamata Taishakuten and its approach are iconic parts of Tokyo’s shitamachi (old town) areas that possess striking atmosphere and appearance.

• Kita-Senju, Katsushika
• Shopping Streets

Hotel Route-Inn Yokohama Bashamichi

Conveniently located near multiple train lines, including Bashamichi Station on the Minatomirai Line, this hotel is a great base for both business trips and sightseeing in Yokohama.

• Yokohama
• Hotels

Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho

A commercial facility in a historic area where the samurai of the Tokugawa family made their residence in the Edo period. From the first floor to the fourth floor are shops and restaurants full of personality. The “Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho” is located on the 30th to 36th floors. The others are offices.

• Akasaka, Roppongi, Azabu-Juban
• Commercial Buildings

Yakiago Shio Ramen Takahashi, Shinjuku Main Store

An elegant Japanese-style ramen restaurant. The soup combines a broth made from domestic pork bones and chicken carcass, with the main ingredient being "Yakiago" - flying fish dried and grilled. Multiple types of seafood broth are layered in the mix. For the salt seasoning, "Yakiago" prepared using Takahashi's unique method is used, combining broth extracted at two different temperatures with salt from Okinawa. The refined and delicious flavor of the premium ingredient "Yakiago" is a highlight.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Ramen

Todaiji Temple

In the Nara period (710-794), Emperor Shomu had the Rushana Daibutsu (Great Buddha) built at his request, and a memorial service was held in 752. This temple is one of the representative temples of Nara. It took nearly 40 years to build the temple complex.

• Nara
• Shrines & Temples