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#152 Mameyoshi Tofu Restaurant

Tabuse Cho, Yamaguchi Ken On a hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, this Tofu restaurant has been our family favorite for many years. ...

#146 Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten

Toyama Shi, Toyama Ken Ikedaya Yasubei Shoten (池田屋安兵衛商店) is an old medicine shop in downtown Toyama City that practices traditional...

#137 Tachibanaya Dining

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Popular ramen shop with iriko dashi soup. Iriko dashi, a producto of Oshima, also known as niboshi dashi, is a...

#107 Kamaya Udon/Soba

Yanai Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Udon and soba with strong flat curly noodles. A must visit place every time I go home. My favorite is goboten...

#100 Kyoto Various Spots (2)

Kyoto Trip to Kyoto with my younger daughter in 2017 Summer Photos: Nakamura Toukichi tea store in Uji, Bamboo in Sagano, Construction at...

#99 Kyoto Various Spots (1)

Kyoto Assistant to American High School students Japan Trip in July, 2016 Photos: Uji Byodouin, Kiyomizu Temple, Uzumasa Movie Village,...

#98 Shojin Ryori at Fukuchiin Temple Pilgrim's Lodging

Koya Cho, Wakayama Ken Fukuchiin Shukubo (Pilgrim's Lodging) in Mt. Koya offers Japanese-style accommodations in a historical Buddhist...

#67 Tenku no Cafe at Nagano Yama

Shunan Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Located at the summit of Nagano Yama at 1050 meters altitude, the highest point of Shunan city. Not a typical...

#46 Narutaki

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Three small falls, easy access from the road. Looks great for playing in the water during summer. Parking...

#45 Suo Juzenji Ruin and vicinity

Yamaguchi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Juzenji (read as Chusenshi, Suzenji, Susenji, et...) means "mint bureau". This one was in operation for...

#2 Kayanoya

Kasuya Gun, Fukuoka Ken Well-known Dashi broth for Washoku=Japanese cuisine. Combined with authentic dining and a cafe, at a peaceful...