Yu Yu's Reviews

Nakamura Tokichi Ginza Store

Founded in the first year of Ansei (1854), "Nakamura Tokichi Honten," a Japanese tea specialty store based in Uji, Kyoto, opened its first store in Tokyo, located in the largest shopping mall in the Ginza district, "GINZA SIX." Popular among shoppers, daters, and tourists from both Japan and abroad, the store is always bustling with a line of customers. Upon entering through the "Maruto" noren (shop curtain) and taking a seat, guests are served a seasonally selected welcome tea, offering a moment of relaxation.

• Ginza, Yurakucho
• Cafés

Tokyo Kaikan Ginza Sky Lounge

Located right in front of Yurakucho Station, this historic French restaurant in Ginza boasts a circular floor plan with all seats arranged along the windows, allowing for panoramic views of Marunouchi, Ginza, and the Tokyo Station area through its expansive windows.

• Ginza, Yurakucho
• Western Restaurants

TOKYO SKYTREE(R) TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)

Boasting a height of 634 meters, TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest free-standing tower which stands in the center of TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN surrounded by tourist facilities. The tower has two observation decks, Tembo Deck at a height of 350 meters and Tembo Galleria at 450 meters.

• Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
• Observatories

Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory

The 40-story, twin super high-rise was completed in 1993. The two towers are connected on top. In England, it was selected into the “Top 20” list of world buildings as a thrilling skyscraper. The beauty of the building itself is part of its popularity. On the 3rd floor, there is a gate for the elevators to shoot you up to the 35th floor.

• Osaka
• Observatories

Ikaho Onsen Hotel Tenbo

Hotel Tenbo is situated in a perfect location to enjoy a strolling about the Ikaho hot spring town. It is only a 10 minute walk from the town’s main street with its long path of stone steps and stands quite near the Yumeji Takehisa Ikaho Memorial. Quite popular is the Appare Bathhouse with two types of hot spring water from Ikaho Onsen (Golden Water and Silver Water).

• Gunma
• Hotels

Hikone Castle Ruins (Special Historical Site)

This castle is one of the three most famous castles in Japan that was completed in 1622 and its castle tower is designated as a national treasure. This type of castle is called Hirayamajiro, which means a castle built on a mountain or hill in the middle of a plain.

• Shiga
• Tourist Attractions

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

Hida Takayama Old Townscape is said to be a town where the original landscape of Japan remains, as the streets from the Edo period still remain, and the charming town houses and noren (curtains) of old stores continue to be seen.

• Gifu
• Famous Places

Atre Shinagawa

This commercial establishment located inside the station has a chic and stylish atmosphere reminiscent of New York. There are shops and restaurants located on the 2nd to 4th floors of the building.

• Shinagawa, Gotanda
• Commercial Buildings

Tokyo Disneyland

Known and loved as the “kingdom of dreams and magic”, this full-scale themepark is just a 15 min. train ride from Tokyo Station.

• Chiba
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks