Shimamoto Town in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture has prospered as a vital part of transportation from the Kyoto basin to the Osaka plain since ancient times. There are many historic sites that makes you feel a long history and it is a perfect place to sightseeing. Shimamoto Town is also known as a place of famous water, and tours of institutions related to famous water … [Read more...] about SUNTORY Yamazaki Distillery, Osaka
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Nada no Sakagura (Sake Brewery), Hyogo
The area called "Nada Gogo" (five sake-brewing district in Nada) spanning Kobe City and Nishinomiya City is the largest sake-producing area in Japan, where many brewery stores gather. Many sake breweries that can visit and taste, and everyone can enjoy knowing the splendor of sake and its history. Nada area in Hyogo Prefecture is a famous place of sake that everyone knows. Not … [Read more...] about Nada no Sakagura (Sake Brewery), Hyogo
Ushiku Chateau (Facility of Winemaker)
In Ushiku city, Ibaraki Prefecture, there are sightseeing spots that are perfect for those who like alcohol. It is "Ushiku Chateau" which is the first authentic winery in Japan that Denbe Kamiya, the founder of "Kamiya Bar" in Asakusa built in Ushiku in 1903. Ushiku Chateau, modeled on the existing brewery in France, is a retro brick building. It is designated as an important … [Read more...] about Ushiku Chateau (Facility of Winemaker)
Hita Yakata-bune (Roofed Pleasure Boat), Oita
Hita City Oita Prefecture is famous for being rich in nature. Moreover, Hita has been active as a key hub of traffic in the northern part of Kyushu region from a long time ago, and it is also a place where you can still feel the history and culture of those. Hita City is located in the northwest part of Kyushu, a basin surrounded by mountains such as Mt. Aso. This area is known … [Read more...] about Hita Yakata-bune (Roofed Pleasure Boat), Oita
Omoide yokocho (Memories Alley), Shinjuku
Very outstanding place Speaking of the entertainment district of Shinjuku is the Kabukicho area, but there is a tavern which is called "Omoide yokocho" (Memories Alley), leaving the atmosphere of the Showa era as it is. In the corner of the city of Shinjuku where the neon flashes, there is a place where nostalgia is wrapped as if time is stopping, there is "Omoide … [Read more...] about Omoide yokocho (Memories Alley), Shinjuku
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Hokkaido
As a sacred place of the Japanese whiskey The Nikka whisky Hokkaido factory Yoichi distillation that is famous nationwide as the facilities where there is tour of the plant free. It is a popular site which about 500,000 visitors visit a year. The founder, Mr. Taketsuru, who is experienced in studying abroad to Scotland where is home of whisky, was sure that this ground in … [Read more...] about Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery, Hokkaido
Robot Restaurant
Kabukicho, Shinjuku The City That Never Sleeps, Kabukicho, Shinjuku. There is a restaurant having the toxicity that you cannot steal out of there if you experience it once. Named “Robot Restaurant”. “Robot Restaurant” is not only a restaurant which merely has a meal. A robot does not necessarily serve. This is a restaurant which can see “best robot show of the one and only”. … [Read more...] about Robot Restaurant