BobbyJenny's Reviews Page 29/76

As soon as you get off at Fukui Station, you really feel like you're in the “Dinosaur Kingdom”! Dinosaur-themed features are everywhere around the station, and the huge dinosaur statues are the most eye-catching. Together with the station building, they give the area a very distinctive look. I was drawn in before I had even started exploring Fukui!

This was my first visit to Fukui Station, and it felt like more than just a place to transfer between different modes of transportation. It was more like a small dinosaur-themed attraction. The design of Dinosaur Plaza is especially interesting, and there are moving dinosaur displays, so you won't get bored while waiting for your train.

Enoshima is really perfect for exploring at a leisurely pace. There are quite a few shrines on the island, and as you make your way up the steps, you can really feel the strong sense of traditional Japanese culture. There are also lots of small shops and places to eat along the way, making it fun to browse as you walk.

Besides the shrines, I also came this time to visit the iconic spot from Slam Dunk! The view of the Shonan coast, together with the train passing by, really brings back scenes from the anime.

Especially when standing near Kamakurakōkō-mae Station, watching the Enoden slowly pass with the seaside scenery in the background, it brings back so many youthful memories. Even if you're not a Slam Dunk fan, you'll still find this view very distinctive.

While traveling in Toyama, I found the Toyama Chitetsu City Tram really convenient! It's easy to take the tram between attractions in the city, so you don't have to keep walking long distances or worry about parking.

Watching the trams travel through downtown Toyama and enjoying the streetscape along the way made the whole pace feel much more relaxed than constantly rushing around. For tourists, the system is also fairly easy to use and very useful when planning an itinerary.

Besides admiring the charming gassho-style village in Shirakawa-go, I also planned a meal at IRORI. The restaurant itself has a lot of Shirakawa-go character, with traditional Japanese architecture and a warm dining atmosphere. As soon as I sat down, it really felt like part of the travel experience.

The food here has a strong local character. Eating a hot meal while looking out at the scenery of Shirakawa-go made even a simple meal feel especially memorable. After walking all day, being able to sit down and enjoy a proper meal was really satisfying.

I especially like finding distinctive little places like this while traveling. They don't just fill your stomach—they also let you experience the atmosphere of local life. After exploring the gassho-style houses in Shirakawa-go, IRORI is also a very good option if you want somewhere to rest and eat!

Besides eating wagyu on this trip to Kyoto, we also made special plans to have crab at Gion Gyuzen! The overall dining atmosphere was very comfortable, and as soon as we sat down, we were full of anticipation and ready to feast on crab.

When the crab arrived at the table, the portion looked very tempting. The crab leg meat tasted fresh and sweet. Slowly cracking open the shells and digging out the meat took a little patience, but that’s the most enjoyable part of eating crab!

We could chat while taking our time enjoying the crab, and when we found a part we liked, we could just have a few more bites. The entire meal was very satisfying. For people who love crab, being able to eat seafood by the mouthful like this is truly enjoyable.

While in Shibuya, I also stopped by Shibuya Hikarie! The location is really convenient, as it’s connected to Shibuya Station. You can go straight into the mall from the station without having to walk far. However, it was really crowded when I visited, and the whole mall was quite lively.

There are plenty of clothing stores, food shops, household goods stores, and restaurants inside, spread across many floors. If you want to take your time browsing, set aside a little extra time. It gets especially crowded during mealtimes, and there are often lines at popular restaurants. The shopping atmosphere really captures the bustling feel of Shibuya.

While driving around Aso, Kumamoto, I specifically planned to take the “Milk Road”! The scenery along the way was a wonderful surprise. Driving along the highland road, with vast grasslands and mountain views on both sides, felt so open and completely different from the scenery in the city.

What attracted me most about this road was the natural scenery along the way. There was no need to rush from one attraction to another. Just driving slowly and looking out the window at the Aso mountains felt very relaxing. Whenever I came across a beautiful view, I stopped to take pictures, and every stop brought a different surprise.

There are also quite a few farms, scenic viewpoints, and rest stops along the way where you can buy milk, ice cream, and local dairy products. Drinking fresh milk while looking out over the Aso highlands really made it feel like a trip to Kyushu.

When traveling in Japan, you sometimes come across little shops with a lot of character, and Milk Stand is one of them! The tiny shop is right inside the station. It doesn't have any fancy decor, but it has an authentic, everyday Japanese feel.

The most interesting part is simply buying a bottle of cold milk and drinking it. It's simple, but it feels like a little ritual. The cold milk goes down smoothly, and its light milky flavor is very pleasant. A bottle is just right when you're tired from walking around.

I really like this small Japanese experience of “drinking milk at the station,” especially taking pictures with the glass bottle. It has a nostalgic Showa-era feel.

While walking around Okachimachi, I found this tiny MILK STAND LUCK! The shop isn't big, but it has the distinctive feel of a small Japanese station kiosk. The moment I saw the milk bottles, I thought they were so cute that I couldn't resist stopping to buy one.

This time I had their signature milk. It had a rich milky aroma and was cold, smooth, and not overly sweet. A bottle when you're tired from walking around is simple but very comforting.

What I like most is this kind of little shop that feels like part of everyday life in Japan. It isn't a particularly flashy tourist attraction, but it offers an interesting little experience during the trip. Drinking milk and standing there for a short break somehow made it feel even more like traveling.

On a trip to Mt. Fuji, it's hard not to be drawn to the cute appearance of these FUJIYAMA COOKIES 🗻! The cookies are shaped like Mt. Fuji, so they make a memorable travel souvenir. The packaging and shape alone are perfect for photos.

The cookies have a light buttery aroma and a crisp texture. They aren't too heavy and go perfectly with coffee or tea. The Mt. Fuji shape is also very distinctive, making it obvious that they're souvenirs from a trip to Mt. Fuji.