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One thing you should definitely try in Japan is Onsen (hot spring) which is hugely common to Japanese people and one of Japanese interesting cultures to foreign visitors. To enjoy Onsen in correct way, there are several rules in Onsen to follow and it’s better to keep them in your mind not to be embarraced or offend other people. Let’s check major Onsen rules to understand Japanese culture!
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Japan and Onsen
Because Japan is a volcanically active country, the country is rich in Onsen. There are over 3,000 Onsen spots and over 20,000 hot spring sources in Japan! It is said that the history of Japan and Onsen has started before 7th century.
Why people love Onsen
Onsen is kind of the place people gather and hang out. Because you don’t wear anything, so you feel more open to each other. This is called “Hadaka no Tsukiai” in Japanese.
Also Onsen is very good for health and has good various effects for our body. This is considered as one of the reasons why Japanese people live young!
*General Onsen Rules*
Go naked!
No swimwears, sandals and even better if you wear NO accessories. Take only a small towel with you which is normally provided.
Clean yourself
First thing you need to do is to wash your body. Don’t forget rinse off foams on your body before entering a bath tub. Washing your body is strictly not allowed inside bath!
Kakeyu
Kakeyu means pouring water on yourself. This is to adjust your body temperature before entering the hot bath.
Towel on your head
Do not soak towels into a bath. Put your towel on your head as Japanese do.
No hustles
Do not run, swim or scream and preferably be quiet in a bath. Remember, Onsen is a public place.
Wipe
Wipe your body before going back to a locker room. It’s a dry zone!
*Another useful tips to remember*
Tattoos
Tattoos are not allowed in many Onsen places. So better check ahead if you have one.
Do not stay too long
Even you love Onsen so much and wanna stay there long, do not stay till you get dizzy. Too much of anything is bad. If you start feeling dizzy, take a short break in between.
Drink plenty water afterwards
Because your body sweat a lot and feels tired after bathing, make sure you drink lots of water and rest for 30~60 mins after Onsen.
No adding water
Do not add cold water even if the temperature of the bath is too high for you. The bath is for everyone’s use. Note that Onsen temperature can be over 40℃.
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Keep those Onsen manners in your mind and be an Onsen master!
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A huge number of tourists come to Japan for Japanese food as you know that Japanese traditional food “Wasyoku” has got registered in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The TripAdvisor has released the top 30 restaurants ranking in 2015. They are based on the reviews by foreign visitors. So we are here to share the top 10 of 30 restaurants.
As a tip, make sure to reserve your seats in advance at these restaurants since they are very popular and busy, and it is required to make a booking in some of the restaurants. It is recommended to ask staff of your hotel to make the reservation or visit their websites and book by yourself (Many of them have one in English.)
1 OTSUKA (Kyoto)
The most popular and evaluated restaurant is Otsuka, located in Kyoto. This is a kind of a steak house, and high-grade beef is served in a reasonable way. The Murasawa beef is highly recommended!! It’s melting and juicy! Prefer making a pre-reservation from its website.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Murasawa Beef
Address: 20–10, Sagatenryuji Setogawacho, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Nearest Station: 5 minutes walk from Saga-arashiyama station/Exit: South (JR Sanin Main line)
Search this word “Steak Otsuka”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch only): 11:00 to 15:00
Closed: Thursdays
Budget: JPY1,000-JPY5,000
Food | おおつか OTSUKA
おおつかは、京都の嵐山にある30席のステーキハウス。上質な厳選和牛の希少部位のステーキ、「幻の村沢牛」サーロインステーキなどを堪能できます。トリップアドバイザーという海外の旅行客が見る大規模な口コミサイトで日本１位に輝いています。www.steak-otsuka.com
2 TAPAS MOLECULAR BAR (Tokyo)
In the TAPAS MOLECULAR BAR, on 38th floor of MANDARIN ORIENTAL TOKYO, talented chefs cook bite-sized dishes right before you by molecular gastronomy. Only 8 seats are provided each time (18:00 and 20:30), and you need to reserve in advance.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Gastoronomic dishes
Address: 38F 2–1–1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103–8328
Nearest Station: 2 minutes walk from Mitsukoshi-mae station/Exit: A7,A8 (Tokyo Metro Ginza line/Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line)
Search this word “TAPAS MOLECULAR BAR”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch): 13:00- (Saturday and Sunday only)
Hours (Dinner): 18:00- or 20:30- (everyday)
Budget: JPY15,000-JPY20,000
Tapas Molecular Bar | Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Tokyo
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3 HAFUU (Kyoto)
This restaurant was open as a butcher shop, so it has handled high quality beef which is relatively unexpensive. Apart from the delicious beef, the atmospher od the hidden restaurant is good: modern but nostalgic Japanese-style.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Wagyu Beef Sirloin Steak and Fried Beef
Address: 471–1 Sasaya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-city
Nearest Station: 10 minutes walk from Marutamachi station/Exit: East (Karasuma line)
Search this word “HAFUU”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch): 11:30 to 13:30
Hours (Dinner): 17:30 to 21:30
Closed: Wednesdays
Budget: JPY3,000-JPY10,000
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4 HEIANRAKU (Takayama)
It is popular for budget and tasty foods of course. You can have Japanese-style Chinese dishes such as Gyoza (dumpling), fried rice, fried chicken and so on. They can be called Chinese-Japanese fusion food. The staff friendly communicate with you even though you can’t speak Japanese. Vegetarian can enjoy this reataurant, especially the potato is fresh and tasty.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Gyoza and Potato
Address: 6–7–2 Tenmanmachi, Takayama-city, Gifu
Nearest Station: 3 minutes walk from Takayama station/Exit: East (JR Takayama Main line)
Search this word “Heianraku”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch): 11:30to 13:00
Hours (Dinner): 17:00 to 21:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Budget: JPY500-JPY1,000
5 Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M (Osaka)
There are several chain reataurants around Osaka area. They provide the Matsusaka Beef, which is one of the 3 Major Wagyu Beef. You can enjoy the top-level beef with Yakiniku style.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Matsusaka Beef Premium Course
Address: 1–1–19 Namba, Chuo-ku,Osaka-city, 542–0076
Nearest Station: 5 minutes walk from Namba station/Exit: 14, 16 (Midosuji line)
Search this word “Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M Hozenji Yokocho”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch): 12:00 to 15:00 (Weekends and Holidays only)
Hours (Dinner only): 17:00 to 24:00 (everyday)
Budget: JPY3,000-JPY10,000
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6 SUSHI BAR YASUDA (Tokyo)
The chef Yasuda provides fresh, seasonal fish according to your taste. And he kindly accept visitors from abroad and communication with them. Additionally, the master makes a video introducing how to eat Sushi for them.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: YASUDA style Omakase
Address: Minami-aoyama426 Building B1F, 4–2–6 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 10 minutes walk from Gaienmae station/Exit: 1A (Tokyo Metro Ginza line)
Search this word “SUSHI BAR YASUDA”on Google Map
Hours (Dinner only): 18:00 to 21:00 (Last order: 22:30)
Closed: Sundays and Mondays
Budget: JPY5,000-JPY10,000
SUSHI BAR YASUDA
東京都港区南青山 SUSHI BAR YASUDA 東京都港区南青山４丁目２−６ 南青山４２６ フロアーＢ１ 営業時間：火曜〜土曜 18:00–23:00www.sushibaryasuda.com
7 GINZA KYUBEY (Tokyo)
There are 7 Kyubey stores in Tokyo and Osaka, and the main restaurant is located in Ginza. Quality fish are cut and formed into one-bited Sushi just in front of you by sushi chefs with their professional techniques. You should have fancy and authentic sushi now that you are in Japan! If you worry about your budget, you can reasonably have the same quality in lunch time.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: SUSHI KAISEKI
Address: 8chome-7–6, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104–0061
Nearest Station: 5 minutes walk from Shinbashi station/Exit: 3rd exit(Tokyo Metro Ginza line) or Exit: Ginzaguchi (JR Yamanote line)
Search this word “GINZA KYUBEY”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch): 11:30 to 14:00
Hours (Dinner): 17:00 to 22:00
Closed: Sundays and Holidays
Budget: JPY5,000-JPY30,000
GINZA KYUBEY | 銀座久兵衛
Edit descriptionwww.kyubey.jp
8 Kobe Beef Kaiseki 511 (Tokyo)
Kobe beef is also a part of 3 Major Wagyu Beef and has been looked on as the King of Wagyu Beef. The finest quality beef is provided in various ways such as steak, Sushi and Shabushabu.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Complete Kobe beef course
Address: B1, Dear Plaza Akasaka, Akasaka 4–3–28, Minato Ward, Tokyo 107–0052
Nearest Station: 4 minutes walk from Akasaka station/Exit: 1st exit (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line)
Search this word “Kobe Beef Kaiseki 511”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch): 11:30 to 14:30
Hours (Dinner): 18:00 to 23:00
Closed: Sundays and Holidays
Budget: JPY10,000-JPY20,000
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9 Okonomiyaki KIJI Umeda Skybuilding (Osaka)
Okonomiyaki is a typical local food in Osaka area and must-eat for Osaka visitors. KIJI is well-known for its tasty foods of course, and it is difficult to have the same Okonomiyaki in Tokyo. Enjoy it on hot griddle to keep warm and drink beers!!
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Modan Yaki
Address: Umeda Sky Building B1F, 1–1–90, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka
Nearest Station: 9 minutes walk from Osaka station/Exit: Central-north exit(JR Tokaido-sanyo line)
Search this word “Kiji Umeda”on Google Map
Hours: 11:30 to 21:30
Closed: Thursdays
Budget: JPY1,000-JPY2,000
10 ICHIRAN Shibuya (Tokyo)
Ichiran was firstly established in Fukuoka prefecture and it has 59 chain stores now. Due to the birthplace, its main menu is Tonkotsu Ramen which is with pork bone broth. You will never regret as long as you have Ramen there.
Restaurant Info:
Specialty: Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
Address: Iwamoto Building B1F 1–22–7 Jinnan Sibuya-ku Tokyo-to 150–0041
Nearest Station: 3 minutes walk from Shibuya station/Exit: Hachiko exit(JR Yamanote line etc)
Search this word “Ichiran Shibuya”on Google Map
Hours (Lunch): 24 hours (everyday)
Budget: JPY1000
ICHIRAN / Classic Tonkotsu Ramen shop -since 1960-
福岡市博多区。福岡・東京・大阪などに展開している天然とんこつラーメン専門店。店舗案内、システムのご紹介。www.ichiran.co.jp
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Please check the location of the QL Liner counters in Narita Airport.
QL Liner counter at Terminal 1
Location: South Wing, 1st Floor (International Arrival Lobby), Terminal 1
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Location: 1st Floor (International Arrival Lobby), Terminal 2
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Flower are the best gestures when it comes to special occasions of the year. They speak with elegance even words can’t describe. Flowers don’t have to just be sent to friends, family or your loved ones but they are a unique way to show your appreciation to business associate relationships too.
On today’s post, I would like to recommend you the unique cafe which is a wonderful space for anyone who loves flowers, boutique interior or finding inspiration. Aoyama Flower Market Tea House is a flower shop which is combined with a tea cafe. It’s located near Omotesando station in Tokyo. Each table in this cafe has its own fresh flower and the whole of cafe is decorated with flowers in various types, colors and sizes which make you feel like being lost in the floral world.
Aoyama Flower Market Tea House serves several teas and herbs such as rosemary, spearmint and pineapplemint. Moreover, they provide tasty food menu such as parfait and french toast, that you can make an order too. If you want to relax and wanna find yourself in a real flower oasis, I highly recommend you to head to Tokyo and visit this hidden gem 🙂
Aoyama Flower Market Tea House
Address : 5–1–2, MinamiAoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Tel : +81 3 3400 0887
Access : walking within 3 minute from Omotesando Station exit A4
Operating Hours: (Mon-Sat) 11:00 to 20:00 last order 19:30 / (Sundays and holidays) 11:00 to 19:00 last order 18:30 / Lunch time: 11:00 to 15:00 (Monday to Friday only)
Price Range : Drinks from 702 yen~ / Food from 756 yen~
Official Website : http://www.afm-teahouse.com/
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1. Laforet Harajuku
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Laforet HARAJUKU
Laforet HARAJUKU official website. Shop, access and facility information.www.laforet.ne.jp
Shop Info: Laforet HARAJUKU
Address: 1–11–6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 150–0001
Nearest Station: 5 minutes walk from Harajuku station/Exit: Omotesando exit(JR Yamanote line)
Search this word “Laforet Harajuku”on Google Map
Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm
2. Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (Omohara)
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TOKYU PLAZA OMOTESANDO HARAJUKU | TOKYU PLAZA
東急不動産のショッピングセンターomohara.tokyu-plaza.com
Shop Info: Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku
Address: 4–30–3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150–0001
Nearest Station: 5 minutes walk from Harajuku station/Exit: Omotesando exit(JR Yamanote line)
Search this word “Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku”on Google Map
Hours: 11:00am-9:00pm (Cafe 8:30am-11:00pm)
3. Omotesando Hills
The Omotesando Hills large complex looks very chic and elegant due to the concrete building without colors. The over 100 shops in it provide chic and sophisticated clothing and general merchandises you rarely find except there. The majority of the customers seem adults aged from 30s to 40s. This year 2016 is 10 years anniversary, and it became an essential shopping complex for celeb. Moreover, you can have Japanese food on the 3rd floor.
Omotesando Hills
Omotesando Hillswww.omotesandohills.com
Shop Info: Tokyu Omotesando Hills
Address: 4–12–10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150–0001
Nearest Station: 7 minutes walk from Harajuku station/Exit: Omotesando exit(JR Yamanote line)
Search this word “Omotesando Hills”on Google Map
Hours of Shopping: 11:00am-9:00pm (Mon-Sat)/11:00am-8:00pm (Sun)
Hours of Restaurants: 11:00am-11:30pm (Mon-Sat)/11:00am-10:30pm (Sun)
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