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Koseiwa - Originator of the Shark Fin Bun

Founded in 1926 in Yokohama Chinatown-one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns-Koseiwa began as a shop specializing in Chinese ingredients. Today, it is known as a takeout-only store famous for its “Original Shark Fin Bun,” created in 1996 under the concept of “premium Chinese cuisine you can enjoy while walking.”

Yokohama
Chinese Food

11 Aug 2025 See More

The filling is packed with shark fin, and the texture is really firm. The broth is rich and flavorful—you don't even need to add any extra sauce. It's tasty enough on its own.

Shirasaki Coast

Shirasaki Coast is also known as the "Aegean Sea of Japan" because of the beautiful contrast between the white limestone rock surface and the blue sea. It has been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, and is a great spot for a walk along the beach. There are many sights to see, such as the huge "Tatego Iwa," a rock with a hole in the middle that rises out of the sea.

Wakayama
Nature Spots

1 Oct 2021 See More

The color of the rocks along the coast is really unique. You hardly ever see this in Japan. Standing at the observation deck, the sea and sky just blend together—absolutely beautiful!

Kamakura Shrine

Kamikura Shrine is known as the holy place where the great Kumano deity first descended to earth before being enshrined as Kumano Sanzan. The shrine and the sacred Gotobiki Rock are located at the top of 538 steep stone steps starting from the foot of Mt. Gongen. It is said that the ancient people believed that the giant rock "Gotobiki Iwa" on top of the cliff was believed to be the home of the gods. The plaza below the shrine is a great view point from which you can see the city of Shingu and the sea.

Wakayama
Shrines & Temples

1 Oct 2021 See More

The stairs are super steep and not easy to climb, but once you finally make it to the top, the view is truly stunning.

Hashigui Iwa

The magma, poured out about 1500 years ago, has been eroded by the sea to form these rocky pillars in the ocean. 40 of them stand along from south to east in a 850m-long line.

Wakayama
Nature Spots

1 Oct 2021 See More

When the tide goes out, you can actually walk on the rocks along the shore. Just make sure your shoes have good grip.

The Head Temple of the Tendai Sect, Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) Enryakuji Temple

It is a vast temple whose precincts are the area around Mt. Hiei (Hieizan) at the altitude of 848 meters and was built in 788 by Saicho, who opened the Tendai sect. Filling a role as a comprehensive Buddhist university, it has been called "the mother mountain of Japanese Buddhism" and has had a great influence on the history of Japan. Moreover, it also played a role in protecting Kyoto, which was the capital for 1000 years. It was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994.

Shiga
Shrines & Temples

30 Sep 2021 See More

If you buy the Keihan Railway discount ticket for Mt. Hiei, you can save a lot. You’ll need to transfer to several different types of transportation along the way, so be sure to check the schedules.

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens is the largest herb garden facility in Japan, where you can see 75,000 herbs of around 200 different species, growing at an altitude of about 400 meters. It is filled with fresh scents and colors all year round.

Kobe
Zoos & Aquariums

30 Sep 2021 See More

The total for the garden admission and round-trip ropeway is JPY 1,400 per person. It's not cheap, but once you're up there, it's totally worth it.