Although situated in Jiyūgaoka‘s bustling area, Kumano Shrine (自由が丘 熊野神社) manages to retain its quiet and solemn atmosphere. The historic shrine is said to have been founded before the 12th century. Despite the rapid urbanization, the shrine maintains its lush grounds.
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In addition to the beckoning cat temple, Gōtokuji, there is another temple in Tokyo that is secluded from the capital’s hustle and bustle. Located west of Jiyūgaoka, Kuhonbutsu Jōshin-ji (九品仏淨眞寺) is an ancient temple with an enchanting dry landscape garden. It is a spot in the urban jungle that will make you feel like you
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If you are from Europe, you might have heard of Dalloyau (ダロワイヨ), a long-established French royal purveyor. This is a place where you can not only enjoy sweets but also experience French food culture and history. The renowned patisserie traiteur with over 20 stores in Japan has its flagship store in Jiyūgaoka. While retaining the
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Jiyūgaoka in Tokyo is recognized as the prefecture’s hotbed of sweets. Whether it is the Japanese traditional confectioneries or the Western sweets, there are several spots in the relaxing town that can satisfy your craving for sweets and desserts. If you don’t have time to try each of them out, here is our list of
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When you take a stroll on Miyajima, you will find countless places selling oysters. As an island that relies on fishing, vegan or vegetarian food isn’t easy to come by. Fortunately, thanks to the island’s fame, Miyajima is one of the most-visited destinations among international tourists. Plant-based options, hence, have started appearing on the menu
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If you are passionate about contemporary arts, Tamano City in Okayama is probably on your itinerary. Why? Because Uno Port, where you can take a ferry to Japan’s infamous art island, Naoshima (直島), is in Tamano. While the city doesn’t have many tourist attractions, the Setouchi International Art Festival has positively impacted the rural city.
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While there are many vegan-friendly restaurants in Kyoto’s city center, once you travel beyond the busy area, the number of plant-based spots decreases sharply. Fortunately, VeganLife SoiSoi (ヴィーガンライフソイソイ) opened in Kyotamba in 2023. The spot in the quaint town between Kyoto City and Amanohashidate is a great restaurant to stop by for lunch. So, if
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If you love animals, especially cats, the shelter cat ＆ VEGAN café “neu” (保護猫とVeganカフェneu) is the spot for you when you are in the Namba/Shinsaibashi Area. It is a spot where you can enjoy vegan food and meet rescued cats waiting to be adopted. Each of them is cute and has a unique personality. The
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If you visit Kuni Onsen from Kusatsu Onsen or Shiriyaki Onsen, Roadside Station Kuni (道の駅 六合) is the first stop at Kuni Onsen that you can stop by. Like other roadside stations in Japan, you can get sightseeing information, local specialities, fresh products, handicrafts, desserts, and light meals there. But the complex is a lot
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Shima Tamura (四万たむら) is Shima Onsen’s oldest ryokan, founded over 500 years ago. As one would have expected, Shima Tamura has a splendid traditional-looking entrance finished with a thatched roof! The floor beyond the entrance is covered by tatami mats, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of the traditional flooring material. In addition, its open-air
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