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Located right by JR Shinjuku Station East Exit, this is a fashion building with convenient access. Many fashion, fashion accessories, interior goods, cosmetic shops are located between B2F and 6F. The shops are open late in the evening so it is easy to drop by on the way home.
The best thing about this place is how convenient the location is. If you don't have much time for shopping, this is a great choice.
JR Kyoto Isetan
JR Kyoto Isetan is a mega department store directly connected to Kyoto Station Building on its west side.
On the 10th floor, there's Ramen Koji with famous ramen shops from all over. Super convenient for grabbing a bite.
Shinhotaka Ropeway
Far east of Takayama City, in Okuhida Hot Spring Villages, a ropeway takes you to Shin Hotaka Onsen. From the starting point, Shinhotaka-Onsen Station, to the terminal, Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station, ride the 1st and then 2nd ropeway to enjoy a 3,200m-long journey in the sky.
This is the only double-decker ropeway in Japan! You take two ropeways to reach the summit at Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station and get to enjoy amazing views of the entire Northern Alps.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine
This shrine was built to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo Administration, by Tokugawa Hidetaka, the second shogun in 1617. It is said to have been built in accordance with his will to be buried at Mt. Kunozan.
You don't have to climb the stairs—you can take the ropeway from Nihondaira. You get to learn about history and enjoy the views. Totally worth it!
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market in Minami, the heart of Osaka, is said to have started around 1822 and was approved as an official market by Osaka Prefecture in 1902. The market got the name “Kuromon Market (Black gate market)” because the gate to Enmyoji Temple near the market was black. Since then, it has been loved as Osaka’s favorite kitchen, and it has become a popular tourist attraction these days.
There are lots of dried goods to buy here, and the prices are really cheap.