This was once a sacred site where the Ryukyu Kingdom held important rituals, and it was also an important place for the inauguration ceremony of the highest priestess, the Kikoe Ogimi. In 2000, it was added to the World Heritage Site “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu,” standing as a testament to Ryukyu’s unique spiritual culture.
What left the biggest impression was the huge Ryukyu limestone formation called Sangui deep in the forest. The naturally formed rock space feels full of mysterious energy. Standing there with the gentle breeze passing through, I found myself feeling calm without even realizing it.
Sefa Utaki | Review by 王小鈞
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Beef Cutlet Aona, main branch in Okachimachi
Beef cutlet has gained popularity in recent years. Their feature is that they use red portions of meat that are low-calorie and light. Red beef from various areas of production are available and in particular, the Japanese Black marbled beef offers a whole new level of deliciousness, with high-quality fat and a lack of odor. Please enjoy the beef cutlet that has been made with painstaking care in the method of deep-frying and carefully-selected bread crumbs and oil.
這次在御徒町吃到一家讓我印象很不錯的炸牛排店！炸牛排 AONA 御徒町本店，跟一般吃炸豬排不太一樣，這裡的炸牛排還可以自己動手煎，店家會附上小鐵板，想吃幾分熟就自己控制，邊吃邊煎還蠻有趣的！
這次選了三種肉的 MIX 炸牛排，一次可以品嚐到不同部位牛肉的口感與風味，覺得這樣點很值得，而且價格也算親民。
牛肉本身就很有味道，單吃其實就很好吃了！另外還有三種醬料、芥末和鹽巴可以搭配，換著不同方式吃，每一口都有不一樣的感受。
外層炸得香酥，裡面的牛肉再依照自己喜歡的熟度煎一下，熱熱吃真的好美味！
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Kinojiya
Kinojiya serves aromatic soba made entirely from carefully selected buckwheat kernels, painstakingly ground in a stone mill, without the use of any binding agents. At night, it operates as a casual bar offering reasonably priced wines imported directly from France and Italy.
在上野逛了一圈，走累了剛好想找個地方吃點東西，看到這間蕎麥麵店就決定進來試試！沒想到用餐時間客人還不少，不過幸好不用等太久就順利入座了。
喜乃字屋的位置很方便，就在上野站附近，靠近上野公園一帶。店內採自助式點餐，需要先在入口處點餐，雖然方式比較簡單，但裡面有座位，可以慢慢享用。
這次我點的是冷蕎麥麵搭配天婦羅，蕎麥麵吃起來清爽，湯底帶有濃濃的日式高湯香氣，味道很不錯。
旁邊的天婦羅也是亮點，炸得金黃酥脆，份量也很實在，外層酥酥的，吃起來不會太油膩，搭配冷蕎麥麵剛剛好！
整體來說，是一間地點方便、餐點也有一定水準的蕎麥麵店。來上野逛街或到上野公園走走，想簡單吃頓日式料理，這間可以列入參考 。
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Dried Fruits and Nuts Specialty Store Ueno Ameyoko Kojimaya
Just along the bustling Ameyoko Shopping Street, one of Japan’s most iconic markets, Kojimaya stands as a dedicated dried fruits and nuts wholesaler since its opening over 60 years ago. Step in to find a gloriously wide range of tastes sourced through partnerships with multiple specialized trading companies, includes 71 types of nuts and 82 varieties of dried fruits. The store attracts not only professional buyers but also individual customers and tourists seeking high-quality products.
This time, while shopping along Ueno’s Ameyoko Shopping Street, I was drawn to this dried fruit and nut specialty store! The storefront was filled with all kinds of dried fruits and nuts, with so many varieties that there was almost too much to take in. I couldn’t help but stop and browse for a while.
This is Kojimaya, which has been in business for over 60 years and is known for its extensive selection. From all kinds of nuts, dried apricots, and raisins to mixed dried fruits, there are so many choices. Anyone who likes these kinds of snacks will probably have a hard time leaving empty-handed!
They’re great both as snacks for yourself and as souvenirs to bring back to Taiwan. I originally only stopped to take a look, but the wide array of products kept me browsing for quite a while. When visiting Ameyoko, don’t just focus on cosmetics and drugstore products—this store is also well worth stopping by!
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