atre Ebisu | Review by BobbyJenny

When in Kyoto, you definitely have to check out Shinkyogoku Shopping Street. It has a strong Kyoto shopping atmosphere, with plenty of clothing stores, drugstores, souvenir shops, and restaurants along the way, so you can take your time browsing and hunting for finds.

The shopping street is covered, so you don’t have to worry too much even if it rains, making it very convenient to explore. There are also quite a few small shops with a distinctive Kyoto feel along the way, and it’s easy to find souvenirs or something to eat.

Wakame furikake is perfect with rice! Just sprinkle it over steaming white rice, and the aroma of the wakame comes out right away. Mix it in, and the rice becomes very flavorful.

It has a pleasantly salty, savory taste, with a light ocean flavor from the wakame and the aroma of the furikake. It tastes great with plain white rice and doesn’t need much additional seasoning. When you’re busy, just sprinkle some on to make a bowl of white rice more flavorful!

You can see the brown bears up close at the park. Watching these large, powerful bears moving around is truly impressive. The most interesting part is feeding time. As soon as the bears see food, they come right over, and their quick, adorable movements make it hard to look away!

It was my first time seeing brown bears from such a close distance, and it felt very special! Hokkaido has not only beautiful natural scenery but also fun experiences like this, so it’s a great addition to a Noboribetsu itinerary.