GOOD LUCK STARGARDEN
This is the place where you can experience "Glamping," a blend of glamour and camping. With the theme of "TOWN & COUNTRY," a new outdoor style is introduced. Enjoy the essence of camping in the rich natural surroundings of Kagoshima, with views of Kinko Bay and Sakurajima, all within a luxurious facility environment.
Grilling meat, pizza, and fresh veggies over charcoal was so much fun—loved the hands-on cooking experience!
Night parfait specialty store Parfaiteria PaL
This is a night parfait specialty restaurant that has been increasing the number of stores in recent years. The restaurant that originated this trend is "Parfaiteria PaL", a night parfait specialty restaurant located in Sapporo. The owner, who felt the need to have something sweet after drinking alcohol... what he offers is not just sweet, but a luxurious parfait for adults.
It's great to have some snacks and drinks at night, and after enjoying some drinks, finishing off with a bowl of ramen or rice is the perfect way to end the night.
Daikanyama HyLife Pork TABLE
HyLife Pork Table is a restaurant where you can experience the best of Canadian Premium Pork “HyLife Pork”. A hog figurine is placed just outside the entrance as a landmark.
I really love their signature thick-cut pork chop! It's awesome.
Sakaechaya
Situated on the slope connecting Keio Takaosanguchi Station to Kiyotaki Station of the cable car, Sakaechaya is a soba restaurant beloved by hikers descending from Mt. Takao.
This two-story wooden house is over a hundred years old and has such a great vibe.
CROSSFIELD with TERRACE LOUNGE
Located in Osaka Castle Park is the renovated historic building complex, "MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO". On its second floor is "CROSSFIELD with TERRACE LOUNGE", offering dishes based on a modern Italian theme. With the classical and grand ambiance of the building, coupled with the magnificent view of Osaka Castle right before your eyes, it's a prime spot to enjoy exquisite Italian dishes.
Italian cuisine here focuses on a great selection of meats, fresh fish, and veggies.
Unagi Miyakawa in Otsuka
This long-established restaurant, founded in the 40th year of the Meiji era (1907), is conveniently located near JR Yamanote Line's Otsuka Station. Here you can enjoy a variety of eel dishes including the classic unaju (grilled eel over rice), eel rolls, tempura, skewers, and a selection of sake from all over Japan.
Came here for my favorites: unaju, eel rolls, tempura, and skewers. Plus, I got to try sake from all over Japan. Loved it!
Kamiya Bar
Established in Meiji 13 (1880) and known as Japan's first bar, "Kamiya Bar" was adored by numerous literary greats like Osamu Dazai and Tayama Katai. This iconic spot often makes appearances in literary works. The building housing the bar, located near Azuma Bridge in Asakusa, was constructed in Taisho 10 (1921) and is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
The place is filled with a retro, historic vibe. The staff uniforms and the decor really make you feel like you've stepped back in time!
Gomadokoro Gongen Chaya
Route No. 1 of Mt. Takao is the most popular among climbers due to its fully paved path, allowing even beginners to ascend with ease. Located at the intersection of the "Male Slope" and the "Female Slope" is "Gongen Chaya", a bustling shop situated just 15 minutes by foot from the Takaosan cable car station-making it the perfect rest stop.
Gongen Chaya is actually a sesame specialty shop! They offer all kinds of sesame-based dishes. I recommend trying the sesame dango.
Ukai Toriyama
Lush greenery and clear babbling springs hug the space around this irori charcoal grill restaurant, just steps from the foot of Mt. Takao. A visit here will reveal about 6,000 tsubo (approximately 19,842 square meter) of sprawling grounds, gassho-style houses relocated from Etchu Gokayama and a Japanese garden that uses Mt. Takao as a backdrop, that together create a truly unforgettably scenic landscape.
This restaurant is full of traditional Japanese charm, with historic gassho-style houses. You can enjoy charcoal-grilled chicken and wagyu skewers here.
Daisho-in Temple, Miyajima Mount Misen
Holding the most ancient history among the temples in Hiroshima's Miyajima, its founder is said to have established it in the year 806. After returning from China, Kobo Daishi crossed over to Miyajima and underwent ascetic training on Mount Misen, founding the temple. Spiritual Mount Misen is dotted with historical sites bearing Kobo Daishi's footprints, with "Daisho-in" as its main temple overseeing them all.
You can book a calligraphy experience here. It's a peaceful way to enjoy traditional Japanese culture.