Irori Dining in Shirakawa-go | Review by BobbyJenny

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 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.