When sightseeing in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, don't miss the retro Botchan Train. Full of Meiji-era charm, this train is famous because of Natsume Soseki's classic novel Botchan. It travels slowly around Dogo Onsen, Okaido, and Matsuyama City Station, accompanied by the gentle sound of its whistle, making you feel as though you've traveled back a hundred years. You're more likely to see it on weekends and holidays, and its retro design has also become a popular sight for locals and tourists eager to take photos〜
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Kani Doraku Dotonbori Honten
Enjoy luxurious crab dishes with year-round freshness at this crab cuisine specialist, with a presence of 41 stores mainly in the Kansai area. This flagship store in Osaka's Dotonbori is renowned for its iconic moving crab sign, a familiar sight in the area.
Located in Osaka's Dotonbori, Kani Doraku has become one of the street's most prominent landmarks thanks to its giant crab sign, making it recognizable almost at a glance. The restaurant specializes in crab dishes, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and careful preparation. Crab sashimi, charcoal-grilled crab, crab sushi, and crab hot pot are all quite popular, making it a popular choice for many travelers visiting Dotonbori.
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Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Opened in 2016, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal stands as one of Japan’s largest highway bus terminals, located at JR Shinjuku Station’s South Exit. With around 90 bus operators serving the terminal, it connects destinations from Aomori in the north to Fukuoka in the south, with over 1,600 bus departures daily.
When I was a student, I once took an overnight bus from Kyoto. I fell asleep and woke up in Shinjuku, Tokyo. At the time, I thought it was the most affordable way to travel. It saved me the cost of a night's accommodation and left the entire day free for exploring. Looking back now, it's hard to imagine still being able to travel so carefree on an overnight bus, but that memory is also one of the truest reminders of my youth. Today, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal remains a major transportation hub in Tokyo, connecting the city with destinations throughout Japan and carrying countless travelers as they depart and arrive.
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Kyoto Tourist Information Center “Kyo-navi”
A tourist information center located at JR Kyoto station, the gateway to Kyoto. It provides a wide range of information such as guidance of sightseeing, accommodations, and public transport tickets, and tickets for events.
Located on the second floor of Kyoto Station, the Kyoto Tourist Information Center “Kyo-navi” is the perfect starting point for exploring Kyoto. It offers an extensive selection of attraction brochures and sightseeing maps, thoughtfully organized by area and season, making it easy for travelers to quickly find what they're looking for. Whether you're a first-time visitor gathering travel information or a repeat visitor looking for lesser-known, in-depth routes, you can find suitable inspiration and tickets here and easily plan the perfect trip.
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