It’s not the kind of large shopping center where you can spend the whole day browsing. It’s more of an integrated space combining accommodations, dining, and everyday living. The restaurants range from Japanese to international cuisine. If you’re looking for a comfortable place to enjoy a leisurely meal, it feels a little less rushed here than inside the station.
CROSS GATE KANAZAWA | Review by Hollin_A_A_A
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Bamboo Forest at Wakayama Farm
Drive about 1.5 hours north from Tokyo. In Utsunomiya-just 50 minutes from Tokyo Station by shinkansen-you’ll find a farm with a vast bamboo grove. Its lush greenery and quiet calm make it feel like you’ve stepped into a story. This one-of-a-kind, breathtaking bamboo forest is also frequently used as a filming location for movies and commercials. Cosplay photo shoots are welcome too, so if you’re interested, apply in advance via the reservation form.
The Bamboo Forest at Wakayama Farm is truly soothing.
The bamboo sways gently, and the sound of the wind feels so soft.
Walking through it naturally makes you slow down. You don’t have to think about anything—just being there feels so comfortable.
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Towel Museum
A unique museum in Imabari, Japan’s leading towel-producing city, that shares towel lifestyles and towel culture. Visitors can see the towel-making process up close and enjoy exhibits that blend towels with art. In addition to permanent exhibitions such as Moomin and Hawaiian quilts, the museum hosts a variety of special exhibitions showcasing towel art.
At first I thought it was just a place that sold towels, but it turned out to have way more to see than I expected. You can watch how towels are made, and it was pretty educational.
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Yakiniku Furusato Danbara Main Branch
Yakiniku Furusato Danbara Main Branch keeps an esteemed reputation for Hiroshima-sourced yakiniku and a full-step process managed entirely in house for all of its beef, from raising, shipping and wholesaling to processing. By never freezing the meat from slaughter to serving, orders here come with the promise of maximum freshness and a fully enhanced, rich and beefy umami.
The meat is super fresh and there's a lot to choose from. When grilled, the fat is just right—not too greasy. Pairing it with the side dishes makes everything go down smoothly. The staff are really friendly, too. It's a great place for a meal with friends or family. Eating lots of meat here is so satisfying.