Located near Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, the Yojiya Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Store has a simple, understated exterior that blends naturally with the surrounding traditional streetscape. Inside, you can find its signature oil-blotting paper, Mayugomori hand cream, fragrance and sleep-related products, as well as cute “Yojiko” merchandise. In addition to the classic items, they also release seasonal or limited-time products, which would surely make popular gifts for sisters, female friends, or older women〜
Yojiya Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Store | Review by Linda Liao
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Takoyaki TAMAYA Main Store
This renowned shop has elevated the universally loved Osaka snack "takoyaki" to a level where it's recognized in prestigious international gourmet guidebooks.
How could you visit Osaka and not eat takoyaki! Especially in winter, you can watch the chef deftly turn the batter on the steaming griddle, cooking each little ball until golden and tempting. Once plated, the bonito flakes dance in the heat, making your mouth water just from looking at them.
What makes Tamaya special is its rich broth, made by simmering lobster with seafood, meat, and vegetables, which adds layers of flavor to the seemingly ordinary takoyaki. It looks simple on the outside, but each bite is packed with savory flavor and is very comforting〜
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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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