AFURI's yuzu shio ramen is a classic and very popular. The broth has a light, salty base that isn't too heavy, with a subtle yuzu aroma that adds a refreshing touch to the whole bowl. It's highly recommended for people who like lighter ramen. They also offer a cup noodle version now, so you can buy a few to keep at home.
AFURI Ebisu | Review by Linda Liao
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Arashiyama Yakatabune River Boat
An elegant riverboat experience along the upper Oi River, flowing beneath Togetsukyo Bridge. It began around 805 AD in the early Heian period as one of the pleasures enjoyed by aristocrats, and gradually became popular with the general public as well. Today, no reservation is required to hop on a shared boat, making it a classic part of sightseeing in Arashiyama.
Boarding a yakatabune in Arashiyama, Kyoto, feels like stepping into a moving Japanese landscape painting! The boatman propels the boat with a bamboo pole as you admire the lush green mountains, murmuring stream, and Togetsukyo Bridge along the way, taking in Kyoto’s leisurely atmosphere. The highlight is the seasonal summer cormorant fishing experience. Every year from July to September, after nightfall, fishing fires reflect on the water as the fishermen skillfully direct the cormorants to catch fish. This ancient technique has a mysterious charm. Watching the firelight flicker with the waves and listening to the sound of flowing water feels like traveling back through a thousand years. It’s an unforgettable experience.
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Sakuranobaba Josaien
This multipurpose culture and tourism facility serves as an outdoor recreation of a Kumamoto Castle hill at the foot the mountain. Here you’ll find Kumamoto’s local gourmet, plenty of shopping and a chance to dive into the history of Kumamoto’s history.
After touring Kumamoto Castle, we stopped by Sakuranobaba Josaien for a stroll〜 It recreates the atmosphere of Kumamoto’s old downtown area, with various restaurants serving local cuisine and a wide selection of souvenir shops. Since we had other plans that day, we spent our time browsing and shopping. In the end, we picked up two packets of taipien glass noodle soup to take home. When you want some hot soup but don’t feel like cooking, they’re quick and easy to prepare—practical and convenient.
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Kanazawa FORUS
Located only a 1-minute walk from JR Kanazawa Station, this commercial facility operated by OPA features approximately 190 stores on each of its eight floors, offering a wide variety of goods from fashion items to interior goods, lifestyle goods, cosmetics, jewelry, etc. The lineup of stores has been renewed with the opening of new stores and the renewal of existing stores, and upgraded to the latest contents that show the "present" of Kanazawa.
Kanazawa FORUS is right next to JR Kanazawa Station, just a 1〜2-minute walk from the station, and you can even see the mall from the train platform! It was raining the last time I visited Kanazawa, and I didn't feel like constantly taking out my phone to take pictures, so the only photo I have is this one taken from the platform. The mall has LOFT, a favorite among shoppers, with all kinds of stationery and household goods, as well as niko and..., a clothing and lifestyle store. It's conveniently located and sheltered from the wind and rain, so it's a good place to include at the end of a Kanazawa trip, leaving some time to shop for souvenirs.
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