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Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Hotel

A large resort hotel on the shores of Lake Shirakaba at an elevation of Approx. 4,600 feet. A new main building opened in 2023. “Natural Hot Spring Koten no Yu” features gender-separated indoor baths, “Kino Yu” and “Ishi no Yu” (swapped by schedule), as well as the mixed open-air bath “Kohan Konyoku Sora,” which guests use while wearing swimsuits or bathing clothes. Enjoy an infinity open-air bath that feels one with the lake, a scenic sauna with self löyly, and a cold bath filled with flowing underground water from Mt. Tateshina, along with spectacular lakeside views.

• Nagano
• Hotels

Dogashima Cave Excursion Boat

Dogashima Island is described as Matsushima in Izu for its beauty. The best spot to see is the national natural treasure, Tensodo Cave. If you really want to enjoy it, hop on the boat that leaves every 15-20 minutes.

• Shizuoka
• Ships

Kabushima Shrine

Kabushima Island is one of the prominent nesting places of black-tailed gulls in Japan. Climbing up a flight of stone steps, you will find Kabushima Shrine, which was founded in 1269, standing on the top of the hill. During the Edo period, in the feudal domain of Hachinohe-han, the shrine had been worshiped enthusiastically by the successive feudal lords since the time of the first feudal lord.

• Aomori
• Shrines & Temples

Shibuya Scramble Intersection

This is a scramble intersection in front of Shibuya Station. Said to be the world’s busiest crosswalk, it has become a famous sight to see in Tokyo. From the pedestrian bridge connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can view the flurry of people crossing the intersection from above.

• Shibuya
• Tourist Attractions

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

TOKYO GIFT PALETTE

The "Tokyo Gift Palette" is located just outside the "Yaesu North Exit ticket gate" of Tokyo Station. This area, which occupies a corner of "First Avenue Tokyo Station", features a total of 39 brands, including exclusive Japanese and Western confectioneries as ideal as gifts for loved ones and souvenirs of Tokyo, limited edition sweets available only here, special bento boxes and side dishes, and cafes where you can spend time in comfort. Of these, 24 are new brands, new business categories, or brands that are opening at Tokyo Station for the first time, attracting much attention.

• Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
• Commercial Buildings

GRANSTA TOKYO

GRANSTA TOKYO is JR East’s largest train station mall. The huge open space with the sign “SQUARE ZERO” hosts select sweets shops, cafes, restaurants and general stores, which looks like a town itself.

• Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
• Commercial Buildings

Alice in fantasy book - Alice’s Fantasy Restaurant -

This themed restaurant featuring a motif of “Alice in Wonderland” is located on the 2nd basement floor of a building along Yasukuni-dori. The moment you step off the elevator, a world like stepping into a picture book spreads out before you.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Western Restaurants

Nippori Fabric Town

Located about 3 minutes on foot from JR Nippori Station, Nippori Fabric Town is centered around Nippori Central Street and spans about 1 kilometer with about 90 fabric shops. This area attracts shoppers from all over the country, from beginners in handcrafts to professionals in the fashion industry, as it offers a wide range of materials, fabrics, and fashion-related accessories.

• Ueno, Nippori
• Shopping Streets

Tokyo Opera City

This complex facility is home to offices, a concert hall, an art gallery, theaters, restaurants, and shops, all next to Hatsudai Station, just one stop from Shinjuku Station.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Museums