You don't have to travel all over Japan—you can see train station bento from regions across the country all in one place at Tokyo Station. There are meat, seafood, and local specialties. Buy one to eat on the Shinkansen, and the whole trip instantly feels more special.
Ekibenya Matsuri at Gransta Tokyo | Review by 香芋
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GRANSTA TOKYO
GRANSTA TOKYO is JR East’s largest train station mall. The huge open space with the sign “SQUARE ZERO” hosts select sweets shops, cafes, restaurants and general stores, which looks like a town itself.
I used to think Tokyo Station was just a place to transfer, but after exploring GRANSTA, I realized it’s basically an underground department store. Whether you want a full meal, coffee, or souvenirs, it has everything. It’s definitely worth setting aside some time to explore.
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Hachi & Hachikita Highlands Ski Resort
Hachi Highlands Ski Resort features 11 courses, and its vast slopes-along with the snow park “The Parks”-have made it a mecca for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. The open Central Slope area offers three main runs: the wide and gentle Central Quad Course, the Central Pair Course with one of the largest snow park areas in the Kansai region, and the Central Triple Course, which is ideal for enjoying smooth turns. For beginners, there is a moving walkway lift, as well as a popular kids’ park with a rest area.
This place feels really local and all about pure skiing.
There aren’t many flashy facilities, but when the snow is good it’s seriously fun to ride. The runs are wide, and it’s very friendly for everyone from beginners to intermediates. You don’t really feel that stress of the slopes being overcrowded.
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Ishiyamadera Temple
A head temple of Shingon Buddhism standing on the banks of the Seta River, which flows from Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake by surface area. Unusual rock formations rise throughout the temple grounds, including the massive outcrop towering in front of the Main Hall. The rock is wollastonite, a Natural Monument rarely found anywhere in the world. The temple was named Ishiyamadera, meaning “Stone Mountain Temple,” because it stands on this rocky hill.
The name Ishiyamadera sounds simple, but the temple itself is actually stunning. The scent of the wooden main hall is so soothing—it instantly melts away your stress.
