張僅茵's Reviews

Basho-an (Creative Wagashi Workshop)

Located in Takimi Koji, a retro-themed street that recreates the atmosphere of old Japan, this traditional Japanese sweets shop has been beloved for generations. Since its founding in 1868, Basho-an has continued to preserve its time-honored production methods.

Umeda, Osaka Station, Nakanoshima Area (Kita)
Cafés

21 Jan 2026 See More

The vibe inside is really quiet, with that classic old-school shop feel, but the desserts are actually pretty creative—not just the basics. The wagashi aren’t too sweet and the flavors are delicate, so you don’t get tired of them. Paired with a cup of hot tea, it’s perfect.

Great spot if you want to sit down, take your time, and just zone out for a bit.

Echizen Soba no Sato

A multi-purpose facility operated by Takefu Seimen, founded in the Taisho era and marking its 100th anniversary in 2025, and known as the birthplace of Echizen soba. Enjoy carefully crafted Echizen soba made from buckwheat grown on large company-owned farms in Fukui and Hokkaido and milled in-house.

Fukui
Experiences Facilities

20 Jan 2026 See More

The noodles were on the firmer side with a bit of chew. The dipping sauce was decent and not too salty.
You can watch the noodle-making process on site, and there are buckwheat souvenirs to buy. A good spot for first-time visitors, older family members, or tour groups.

Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine

Ketsumi-mikono-okami is enshrined here. The shrine was built during the era of Japan’s 10th emperor, Sujin. Designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2004.

Wakayama
Shrines & Temples

20 Mar 2023 See More

Kumano Hongu Taisha is known as a place where deities reside. Everything here is closely connected to nature—it's truly a spiritual spot for the Japanese.

Aeon Mall Wakayama

This largest shopping center in Wakayama Prefecture with over 150,000 ㎡ space attracts many local customers as well as shoppers from the Sennan and Hannan areas in Osaka. The center can be reached via an easy access from the Hirai Ramp on the Daini-Hanwa National Highway and is only a 40 minute drive from Kansai Airport.

Wakayama
Commercial Buildings

20 Mar 2023 See More

A Japanese friend recommended this huge AEON MALL to me. It's packed with tons of shops and a must-visit supermarket. Some stores even offer tax-free shopping!

Mikimoto Pearl Island

In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in culturing pearls on this island for the first time in the world. You can visit the Pearl Museum and Kokichi Mikimoto Memorial Hall, and watch demonstrations by women divers in the sea.

Mie
Museums

20 Mar 2023 See More

At Mikimoto Pearl Island, you can watch ama divers perform. It's a really unique experience—I highly recommend checking out this spot!

Oharai Machi, Okage Yokocho

In front of the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu Shrine, there's a street called Oharai Machi that bustles with numerous worshippers every year. From the Edo Period to early Meiji Period, many people called Onshi lived here and performed Shinto dance and music for their worshippers (Oharai), thus, the name Oharai Machi is believed to have come about.

Mie
Shopping Streets

20 Mar 2023 See More

The streets of Okage Yokocho are always bustling with people. I love it! The old buildings give the whole area a nostalgic vibe—it's so much fun to walk around.

Tokyo Disneyland

Known and loved as the “kingdom of dreams and magic”, this full-scale themepark is just a 15 min. train ride from Tokyo Station.

Chiba
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

17 Mar 2023 See More

I went to Disneyland this time~ Because of the pandemic, the old FastPass system is gone for now. Now, you have to use the Disney Premier Access and Standby Pass, both of which you can buy through the official Disney app.

Canal City Hakata

On the vast 43,500m² premises, a shopping mall, movie complex, theater, amusement park and two hotels cluster. Its symbol, a 180m-long canal, crosses along the center of the space lined with colorful buildings.

Fukuoka
Commercial Buildings

17 Mar 2023 See More

Canal City Hakata~ This is a must-visit shopping mall for anyone coming to Hakata. There are tons of great food options inside, and the most famous is Ichiran Ramen~