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Top 5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture, Home to the World Heritage Site Himeji Castle | Hyogo
Himeji City, located in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture in an area known as Harima or Banshu, is bustling with tourists both domestic and international, thanks to its World Heritage site, Himeji Castle, also known as White Heron Castle. When visiting Himeji, why not try the fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea or the sake from local breweries in Himeji? We will introduce you to restaurants where you can enjoy the charms of Himeji.
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Experience Hiroshima's Culinary Delights at 5 Must-Visit Local Restaurants
Hiroshima Prefecture is a popular destination for both domestic and international tourists, boasting UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, the prefecture is rich in fresh ingredients from both land and sea. In this guide, we introduce recommended restaurants you should visit when exploring Hiroshima Prefecture. Enjoy Hiroshima's gourmet cuisine, known for its emphasis on high-quality ingredients and artistic presentation.
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Enjoy a special experience at shrines and temples which have been registered as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures
THE LEGENDARY JAPAN Project lets you experience Japan's unique culture and enjoy cuisine by a top chef in a special space.THE LEGENDARY JAPAN Project lets one rent special spaces for small groups in Japanese shrines and temples, which are registered as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures. These spaces normally do not allow visitors to enter. In these spaces, one can directly experience the unique culture of Japan and even enjoy cuisine prepared by a top chef. The contents of this premium tour grant visitors a special experience in places that even Japanese people cannot normally enter or experience, based on the themes of food and culture.
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10 Restaurants to Visit After Sightseeing Around Mt. Fuji
Mt. Fuji is an unmissable attraction for anyone travelling to Japan. It's a World Heritage Site and is constantly crowded with tourists. So, here's a list of 10 recommended restaurants to stop by after you've visited Mt. Fuji!
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Kamikochi, Mt. Fuji, Shirakawa-go, and More! A Guide to All There Is to See in Nagano, Gifu, and Yamanashi!
As little as 2 hours by train or high-speed bus from Tokyo, the prefectures of Nagano, Yamanashi, and Gifu are great spots for a quick day-trip during a stay in Tokyo. You can visit the famous sightseeing spots, Kamikochi, Mt. Fuji, and Shirakawa-go among many others, in an area that's popular with tourists from both Japan and abroad. Here are some recommendations for great restaurants to stop by in the region, where you can indulge in many local specialty dishes.
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After Sightseeing, a Drink! 10 Izakaya to Savor Japanese Food in Nara
Nara, the ancient capital, is an historic city retaining the atmosphere of old Japan. After sightseeing, you'll want to enjoy a drink at an izakaya (Japanese pub), right? This article introduces 10 such places where you can also sample Japanese food.
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10 Restaurants in Nara with Multilingual Menus
In a tourist destination like Nara, there are plenty of restaurants that have multilingual menus. Just having a menu in English or Chinese makes ordering so much less stressful, right? With that, here are 10 restaurants in Nara that have multilingual menus.
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Recommended Restaurants Around Himeji to Drop By When Visiting Himeji Castle
Thanks to recent renovations, you can observe Himeji Castle in its original white color, which gave it the nickname "White Heron Castle." Make the best of your visit to this castle with a nice meal in one of these eateries! You should definitely bookmark this guide if you're planning to visit Himeji.
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14 Restaurants to Visit When Sightseeing Around Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Hiroshima
This article will introduce 14 of the best restaurants to dine at when visiting the World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima Jinja), which is in Miyajima. You will no doubt love the Hiroshima-style cuisine that's on offer!
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Top 15 Restaurants in Hiraizumi, a World Heritage Site
Hiraizumi is a historical city in the southwestern part of Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region. It used to be the capital of Japan at one point in the past. In 2011, it was designated as a World Heritage Site due to its various ruins and temples, such as the Konjiki-do (Golden Hall) that was built in the late 11th - 12th century. This article will introduce the top 15 restaurants around Hiraizumi!
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Tokyo Area
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
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Kyoto and Osaka Area
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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Hokkaido Area
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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Shikoku
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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Kyushu
Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
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Okinawa and Southeast Islands
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.