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Nagasaki Minamiyamate Pudding Main Store

Located on Glover Street, where remnants of the foreign settlement from the late Edo to Meiji period still remain, this specialty pudding shop offers handcrafted delights made fresh in its on-site workshop. Each pudding is carefully crafted using locally sourced ingredients from Nagasaki, including Unzen milk and sun-dried sea salt. The shop also selects premium ingredients such as Madagascar vanilla beans, beet sugar, and Nikko Kin-no-Tamago eggs, ensuring a natural, preservative-free treat that has gained a loyal following.

Nagasaki
Sweets Shop & Desserts Shop

17 Aug 2026 See More

You have to try Nagasaki Minamiyamate Pudding when you visit Nagasaki! The pudding is smooth and rich in milky flavor. The colorful stained-glass pudding is especially beautiful—not only delicious but also great for photos. Enjoying dessert while taking in the streets of Minamiyamate felt truly blissful!

Shimotori Shopping Arcade

Located in the heart of Kumamoto City and stretching from Toricho-suji in a north-south direction, Shimotori Shopping Arcade is bustling with local customers and tourists both day and night. Easily accessible by tram and bus, and in close proximity to JR Kumamoto Station, the arcade is also within walking distance to Kumamoto Castle, one of Japan's three most famous castles and a symbol of Kumamoto.

Kumamoto
Shopping Streets

10 Aug 2026 See More

Shimotori Shopping Arcade is a very lively shopping destination in downtown Kumamoto. The long, covered street is lined with clothing stores, souvenir shops, and restaurants. It's conveniently located near the station, and the roof means you don't have to worry about rain. It's a great place to stroll around and try local specialties like Kumamoto ramen. It gets even livelier when the lights come on at night and is well worth including in a trip to Kumamoto.

Yufuin Floral Village

A compact theme park that recreates the streetscapes of the Cotswolds region in the UK, known as a filming location for the movie “Harry Potter,” with a magical, fairytale-like atmosphere that feels like you’ve stepped into a storybook. Inside the park, beautiful plants bloom throughout the seasons, and paths lined with stone cottages continue on, with plenty of photo spots scattered throughout.

Oita
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

10 Aug 2026 See More

This time I visited Yufuin Floral Village, and it really had a fairytale-like atmosphere. There are many cute little shops and distinctive buildings in the park, with flowers and greenery lining both sides of the streets. Walking through it felt like being in a small European village. I saw so many delicate trinkets and souvenirs along the way that I couldn't stop taking pictures. It was very relaxing to stroll around leisurely and enjoy the scenery. It's an attraction in Yufuin that's well worth visiting.

Glover Garden

This outdoor museum preserves the residential area of the merchants who came to Nagasaki from overseas more than 160 years ago. The Garden stands on a hill overlooking Nagasaki Port, dotted with intriguing places to see.

Nagasaki
Museums

10 Aug 2026 See More

Glover Garden is located in Minami-Yamate, Nagasaki, and is a historic garden with an international atmosphere. Many Western-style buildings from the Meiji era have been preserved there, and the grounds are well maintained. You can enjoy the beautiful gardens and views of Nagasaki Port. It's well worth visiting.

Hizen Hamashuku Sakagura-dori

Hizen Hamazhuku, located in Kashima City, Saga Prefecture, is an area that originally boomed during the Edo and Meiji eras for its sake and soy sauce production. It’s sake brewing in particular is said to have flourished since ancient times due to a trifecta, pure waters that flow from the Taradake mountain range, delicious rice from the Shiroishi Plain, and its access to shipping ports in Nagasaki via the Ariake Sea.

Saga
Famous Places

10 Aug 2026 See More

A sake brewery where you can experience locally fermented alcoholic beverages. There are free samples, and you can also pay to taste small servings and buy what you like. They offer a variety of drinks, including sake, shochu, and fruit liqueurs, which are great for yourself or as souvenirs.

Dakigaeri Valley

Dakigaeri Valley stretches for 10 km along the middle course of the Tamagawa River, which flows between Lake Tazawa and Kakunodate. It is said to be named after an old and narrow treacherous mountain path, which was so narrow that when two people met, they had to embrace each other to pass.

Akita
Nature Spots

3 Aug 2026 See More

Dakigaeri Valley is truly beautiful. Walking slowly along the trail, you're surrounded by greenery and clear streams the entire way. It's worth visiting in any season. The trail is easy and not tiring, and the air is very fresh, making you want to slow down.

Lake Tazawa

Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan at 423.4m deep. The lake, with its breathtakingly beautiful cobalt blue surface, is a scenic spot in Akita Prefecture, selected as one of the 100 most scenic spots in Japan. In 2022, the moon rising over Lake Tazawa will be recognized as one of Japan's 100 Most Beautiful Moons, adding even more charm to the lake.

Akita
Nature Spots

3 Aug 2026 See More

The water of Lake Tazawa is clear and beautiful, with the deep blue surface reflecting like a mirror and mountains surrounding it. Taking your time around the lakeshore to see the Statue of Tatsuko and the natural scenery is very relaxing. It's a place worth lingering to experience the charm of Akita.

Oirase Stream

Oirase Stream, a renowned tourist attraction awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide, stretches approximately 14 kilometers from the shores of Lake Towada at Nenokuchi to Yakeyama. It's a national Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, celebrated for its waterfalls, clear streams, giant rocks, and steep cliffs.

Aomori
Nature Spots

3 Aug 2026 See More

Oirase Stream is beautiful even without the fall foliage. It's a great place to escape the summer heat, with beautiful scenery all along the walking trail. It's well worth a visit, and the air here feels especially fresh. It's definitely a wonderful spot in Tohoku that shouldn't be missed.

Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari

The African Safari is the largest safari park in Japan where around 1200 animals of 60 species roam freely in its enormous area. The park is divided into two zones; the “Animal Zone” with its 6km safari road where visitors can get close to the animals from the “jungle bus” and the “Interacting Zone” where visitors can actually touch the animals.

Oita
Zoos & Aquariums

3 Aug 2026 See More

Be sure to get there early to line up for the jungle bus! The large animals roam freely outdoors, and the jungle bus lets you see them up close and even feed them. It's a very special experience! The bus driver gave a very cheerful commentary along the way, and the kids had a great time.

Mt. Hakodate Observatory

The Mt. Hakodate Observatory is the final stop of Mt. Hakodate Ropeway. The first floor features an inside lounge, the Ryoubi Park popular among locals as a less-crowded area to enjoy the night sceneries. The second floor features a summit shop, and restaurant selling Mt. Hakodate original goods. The third floor features a tea lounge, and the fourth floor features an observatory lounge.

Hakodate and Matsumae
Observatories

27 Jul 2026 See More

This world-famous million-dollar night view was also featured in a Detective Conan movie. We were lucky to have perfect weather, and the view was absolutely stunning. Mt. Hakodate is freezing on winter nights, but this view makes it totally worth it.