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Shin-Osaka Station is probably the first train station many would arrive at when visiting Osaka because it is the prefecture’s main bullet train station. Fortunately, there are a couple of vegan-friendly restaurants near the station where non-meat eaters can enjoy food. These restaurants are great places to grab your your first meal in Japan. A […]
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Osaka/Umeda Station is one of Osaka’s biggest transportation hubs. So you might find yourself around these two stations frequently when you visit Osaka. If it is around lunch or dinner time and you are unsure where to dine, how about referring to the below list of vegan/vegetarian-friendly places?
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If you plan to fly into or out of Osaka’s Isetan Airport or explore Northern Osaka (including the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (カップヌードルミュージアム 大阪池田)), there are a couple of restaurants you can visit for lunch or dinner. Not only are there a variety of cuisines for you to choose from, but a few even
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Finding a restaurant serving nice vegan or vegetarian food might seem despairing if you are in the cities within Southern Osaka Prefecture near Kansai Airport. But don’t give up so quickly. There are a few completely vegan places that you can visit! So refer to the below list (^_-)-☆.
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Byōdō-in (平等院) isn’t the only temple you can visit in Uji. Two stations away from Uji Station, Manpuku-ji (萬福寺), close to JR Ōbaku Station (黄檗駅), is a less-known but magnificent and culturally rich religious facility that has 23 Important National Cultural Properties. The temple is the head temple of Japan’s Three Great Zen Schools, Ōbakushū
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Shugakuin Imperial Villa (修学院離宮) at the west foot of Mt. Hiei (比叡山) is a facility belonging to the Japanese imperial family that has earned a 2-Star rating from the Michelin Green Guide. It was designed by the retired Emperor Go-mizuno’o (後水尾上皇) with the idea of a villa in the countryside with beautiful scenery in every
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If Kyoto Imperial Palace iis on your itinerary, consider applying for a permit to enter Kyoto Sentō Imperial Palace (仙洞御所). The palace is renowned for its picturesque fall scenery. Many people also visit the palace for its garden view, decorated with blooming flowers in spring. As only 250 people are allowed to enter this part
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Amongst the many attractions in Kyoto, Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所) in the city center is definitely listed at the top of the tourist bucket list. The spot where Japanese imperial families resided from 1331 until 1869 is the best place in Japan to peek into the life of those of a high social status centuries
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You have probably heard of Shojin Ryōri, commonly found in Japanese temples. But how about Fucha Ryōri (普茶料理)? Fucha Ryōri is Shojin Ryōri introduced from China, so while they are both monk cuisines, the style slightly differs. Instead of having one plate per dish per person, Fucha Ryōri’s dishes are usually shared between 4 people.
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Many people visit Japan between mid-March and early April for the cherry blossom. If that is your plan, consider visiting Zuishin-in (隨心院) in Kyoto as well. The temple’s plum blossoms are late bloomers, so you can adore both cherry and plum blossoms on the same trip! In addition, Zuishin-in has splendidly painted sliding door paintings
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