Spot List

Reproduces the streets of Fukagawa Saga-cho in the Edo Period so visitors can see the scene and lifestyle of that period.

Whity Umeda is Umeda, Osaka's underground shopping city. It is home to 190 stores, including apparel shops, gourmet restaurants and more.

The Institute for Nature Study, or Shizen Kyoiku-en, is an urban forest and green space where you can feel the changing seasons and embrace the beauty of nature in the midst of Tokyo.

With the concept of ”a Sapporo courtyard allowing you to meet a new sensitivity,” facilities and services unique to the place are developed

A Zen temple associated with warlord Date Masamune. Visit the main hall, which is a designated national treasure, and the architectural masterpiece that is the Kuri (kitchen building).

A shrine with 2,400 years of history and the largest shrine gate, symbolizing Yahiko.

The oyakodon (chicken and egg on rice) at this veteran shop is profound in its simplicity

Enjoy the greenery of the garden inside Nanzen-ji Temple at a boiled tofu store

Starbucks' ”Sustainability Hub” to make a trial installation of various environmentally friendly solutions

From workshops to restaurants

the Miracle Pine Tree survived the Great East Japan Earthquake. It has become a symbol of the town's recovery in the new memorial park.

An inn located in an area away from the hustle and bustle of Gora Station. It has nine guestrooms designed with the combination of Japanese and Western styles, each of which has an open-air bath. There are also indoor baths for each gender. It is an ideal hidden inn for adults.

Sells a variety of household goods including stationery and DIY goods

Luxurious yet reasonably priced

A multi-purpose building connected to the world

Marukyu, frequented by male shoppers

A secluded ryokan for grownups located near a beautiful river. Its hot spring water supplied directly from a source is smooth like face lotion and soft on your skin. Its specialty, Yui Original Sea & Mountain Cuisine cooked mainly with seasonal ingredients is served for meal.

A distinguished and long-established department store in Ueno

Re-opened in 2012 after thorough renovations, the Tokyo Station Hotel is registered as an Important Cultural Property and boasts gorgeous rooms in a classical European style. It features a French restaurant and stylish bars, and free WiFi is offered throughout. Its entrance is right next to the Marunouchi South Exit of Tokyo Station. Rooms at The Tokyo Station Hotel offer a delicious mix of plush decor and comfortable modern amenities, including an LCD TV, a minibar and an electric kettle.The en suite bathroom features a bath and shower. Free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer are provided. Just a 10-minute walk to the Ginza area and the Tokyo International Forum, the hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Imperial Palace. The Akihabara and Tsukiji areas are about a 10-minute drive away. Haneda International Airport is 30-minutes away via monorail, while Narita International Airport is a 60-minute ride away on the express train. You can enjoy a workout at the fitness centre or relax at the on-site spa. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, currency exchange and laundry services. Room service is also available. Guests can enjoy sushi, Japanese and Chinese cuisine at the restaurants on site. The property boasts a sumptuous Japanese and European style buffet breakfast with approximately 100 items. Organic juice, freshly baked bread, muesli and yogurt are served, complimented with a selection of fresh fruits. Egg dishes and a variety of meat are offered as well as a Japanese-style breakfast, consisting of rice, miso soup, grilled fish, rolled omelets and other side dishes.

A calm traditional Japanese style inn with a garden. Its wooden building creates warm ambiance. Authentic Japanese cuisine is served in a traditional, Nekoashi-zen (a tray with cat like four legs). Enjoy thoroughly a good old Edo spirit (the Edo Period, when a family of Tokugawa ruled in Japan, for 265 years from 1603). The main building has been listed as a tangible cultural property.