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Hitsumabushi Hanaoka

This hugely popular restaurant in Sakae, Nagoya serves outstanding hitsumabushi, a Nagoya specialty made with high-quality eel. Its name is well known not only among locals but also among tourists, and long lines form in front of the restaurant even before it opens every day.

Nagoya
Japanese Cuisine

10 Dec 2025 See More

This spot is a safe bet when you're craving eel rice. The eel is grilled nicely—fragrant and not too dry. The portion of rice is just right, and trying the three different ways to eat it is pretty fun. The flavor isn't mind-blowing, but it's steady and really comforting. Feels like a little everyday happiness 🥰

Kiryu Gaoka Zoo

Set across a gently elevated hill, this zoo offers exhibits so extensive it’s hard to believe admission is free. Since opening in 1953, it has long been loved by many visitors, and today is home to Approx. 108 species and 472 animals.

Kiryu
Zoos & Aquariums

7 Dec 2025 See More

There aren’t a huge number of animal species inside, but you can see them from pretty close up, so both kids and adults can get a really good look.

The zoo is quiet and not crowded. The overall vibe feels a bit like strolling through a park while casually seeing animals, which makes it relaxing and comfortable.

If you’re in the area, it’s a great place to stop by and walk around.

Atago Shrine

Established in 1603, Atago Shrine enshrines the god of fire prevention. Aside from fire prevention and disaster prevention, Atago Shrine is also said to bring luck in love, printing, computers, and business successes, thanks to its relation to the phrase “related to fire.”

Shimbashi, Toranomon, Tokyo Tower, Hamamatsucho
Shrines & Temples

2 Dec 2025 See More

I'm not kidding, those stairs are insanely steep! Climbing up felt like a whole new life experience.

Keio Seiseki Sakuragaoka Shopping Center

This mega department store is located in a quiet residential area just steps from Tama River, one of the most acclaimed rivers running through the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. With easy, direct access to the Keio Line Seiseki-sakuragaoka station, it draws crowds not only from nearby residents, but from shoppers outside the area as well.

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama
Commercial Buildings

26 Jun 2025 See More

The department store isn't huge, but the basement food floor is awesome. There's a whole row of ready-to-eat meals, bento, and desserts—so much to look at! They have everything you need for daily life. Super practical spot!

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.

Nagoya
Tourist Attractions

5 May 2025 See More

There were a lot of tourists, but it never felt too crowded. The flow was well organized, and most of the signs had both Chinese and English, so even if you can't read Japanese, it's totally fine.

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