柯南's Reviews

Irori Chaya

Conveniently located just steps from JR Atami Station, Irori Chaya is a cozy izakaya where guests can enjoy the fresh seafood and mountain delicacies of Atami while relaxing around a traditional irori hearth and taking in views of the coastline.

Shizuoka
Japanese Cuisine

19 Nov 2025 See More

Sitting by the warm irori, grilling and eating while chatting—such a great vibe. The fish dishes are super fresh, you can really taste the ocean in every bite. Even with simple seasoning, everything tastes amazing. Overall, it’s cozy, warm, and delicious. Perfect spot if you want to relax and enjoy some local seafood.

KITTE Hakata

Conveniently located with direct access to Hakata Station, KITTE Hakata is a large-scale commercial complex developed by Japan Post as part of its “KITTE” brand. Spanning B1 to 11 floors above ground, this larger-than life complex boasts approximately 30,800 square meters of retail space and a heaping catalog of impeccable dining and shopping.

Fukuoka
Commercial Buildings

21 Jun 2025 See More

Super convenient and fun to explore! It's right next to Hakata Station, so getting there is a breeze. Tons of places to eat and shop. The food court upstairs has so many options—ramen, desserts, izakayas, you name it. There are also some stylish little shops to browse. If you get tired from shopping, there are spots to sit and recharge. It's a great place to take a break and refuel during your trip!

CUPNOODLES MUSEUM YOKOHAMA

Through the museum’s many exhibits you can learn about the creative thinking of Momofuku Ando, the founder of Nissin Food products, and inventor of Chicken Ramen, the world’s first instant noodles.

Yokohama
Museums

18 Jul 2024 See More

Kids can make their very own cup noodles here! From picking the soup base and toppings to designing the packaging, the whole process is super fun and makes for a great memory.

Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal

This terminal is a port of call for luxury cruise ships from all over the world. The first floor is a parking lot, the Immigration Lobby and Osanbashi Hall are on the 2nd floor, and the Rooftop features an event area and a deck for welcomes and farewells.

Yokohama
Tourist Attractions

18 Jul 2024 See More

You get a full panoramic view of Yokohama Port from Osanbashi Pier. The scenery is especially beautiful at sunset.

Zenkoji Temple

This historical large-scaled temple is about 59,000 square meters (about 5.9 ha) and was founded 1400 years ago. Many Buddhist facilities fill the compound. Some of them are; Daikanjin and Daihongan (they are also independent temples), and guests' quarters. This temple was founded at a specific time before the various subsects of Buddhism came into being. Some of the worshippers were those with power at the time, such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Tokugawa Ieyasu , as well as the common people.

Nagano
Shrines & Temples

20 Jun 2022 See More

Mostly locals come here to pray, and you don't see many foreign tourists. It's a designated Important Cultural Property of Japan and definitely one of the most iconic spots in Nagano City.

Hakone Yuryo

This is a one-day hot spring facility in the style of an old private house where you can enjoy the rich nature of Hakone, about 3 minutes by free shuttle bus from Hakone-Yumoto. The water is alkaline simple hot spring water from Tonosawa Onsen, one of the seven popular hot springs in Hakone, which feels soft on the skin and is called "hot water for beautiful skin".

Hakone
Bathing & Spa Facilities

20 Jun 2022 See More

Soaking in the hot springs surrounded by mountains and nature is amazing. You can choose between public baths and private rooms.

Nijo-jo Castle

After winning the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 and unifying the country, Tokugawa Ieyasu had Nijo-jo Castle built as his base in Kyoto. It is a historical monument with a history of over 410 years as a castle in the heart of the capital. It was designated a UNESCO world heritage site as a part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” in 1994.

Kyoto
Shrines & Temples

20 Jun 2022 See More

This is where Tokugawa Ieyasu stayed when he visited the Emperor in Kyoto, and it's also the site of the historical return of power. There are 33 rooms in total, and everything is really well preserved and maintained.

Ryoanji Temple

A Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect Myoshinji school registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.”

Kyoto
Shrines & Temples

19 Jun 2022 See More

A place full of Zen vibes, with one of the most iconic dry landscape gardens.

Yasaka Shrine

The shrine’s deities are Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushiinadahime-no-Mikoto, and Yahashira-no-Mikogami, and it is the head shrine of approximately 2,300 Yasaka Shrine and related shrines with Susanoo-no-Mikoto enshrined scattered throughout Japan.

Kyoto
Shrines & Temples

19 Jun 2022 See More

Kiyomizu-dera, Chion-in, Maruyama Park, and Hanamikoji are all in the same area, so you can visit them all in one go.

Kaiyukan

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020, this aquarium is located in Osaka. The aquarium, which recreates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean, is home to a total of 620 species and 30,000 living things.

Osaka Port, Bay Area
Zoos & Aquariums

19 Jun 2022 See More

Kaiyukan is one of the largest aquariums in the world, with a huge variety of marine animals. The central tank really grabs your attention! It's about a 45-minute train ride from central Osaka, so getting there is pretty convenient.