[Japan] Japanese Ryokan Guide (Ryokan often have hot spring baths for guests to enjoy)

 

Ryokan, traditional Japanese inns, offer more than just a place to stay

Japan's famed omotenashi (hospitality) is at the cornerstone of this accommodation experience. Potentially the oldest form of hotel in the world, Japan's ryokan are said to date back to the 8th century. These accommodations are imbued with Japanese tradition, making staying at one a memorable and cultural experience.

Ryokan are traditional Japanese inns found throughout the country

What to expect

Japanese ryokan can range from the traditional to modern, from sprawling resort to private villa retreat, onsen ryokan to urban establishment. Common elements to this most quintessential of Japanese accommodation, however, are tatami flooring, futon bedding, private baths (sometimes outdoor), yukata robes, sumptuous in-house kaiseki  multi-course dinners, and a traditional Japanese breakfast.

For some visitors to Japan, a stay at an authentic ryokan, offering the chance to experience local hospitality and personalized omotenashi customer service, is the most anticipated highlight of their visit.

Multi-course meals are a big part of the ryokan experience

Ryokan etiquette

A ryokan stay, with its emphasis on Japanese customs and procedures, may seem intimidating for the non-initiated. However, the staff is welcoming and ready to allay concerns. The purpose of your stay is relaxation, after all. Japanese customs, such as removing your shoes indoors, taking an onsen bath  and wearing a yukata, a cotton kimono-like robe donned by ryokan guests, will all be explained.

A ryokan stay typically includes a kaiseki ryori (formal, multi-course) dinner and traditional Japanese breakfast the next morning. Your meticulously presented meals will be cooked using local, seasonal ingredients and, depending on the ryokan, presented in either a communal eating hall or in your room. Some ryokan offer stays without meals, but the chance to dine in-house is considered an essential part of the experience.

Most ryokan have an onsen and many have a beautiful Japanese garden, too

Embrace authentic Japan

Some of Japan's more deluxe ryokan are renowned for their traditional architecture and landscaped garden settings. As a ryokan guest, you will be invited to don geta or zori slippers and a yukata gown to wander your landscaped surroundings. Expect to see stone arrangements, water features, artfully positioned plants and shrubs and the occasional Japanese teahouse.

Ryokan stays are priced per person, per room, with meals usually included. The average price of a ryokan stay hovers around the 15,000 yen per night mark, but at high-end establishments prices will charge more. Ryokan are located all over Japan, from prestigious establishments in the old capitals of Nara and Kyoto to mountain resort and onsen ryokan in the hills of Nagano  to contemporary resorts in Tokyo.

For more information go to Japan Ryokan and Hotel Association www.ryokan.or.jp 

 * The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] Jeju Dinos A-Live (Live and Moving Super Dinosaur Experience Exhibition)

 

It is one of the 12 must-visit immersive experience exhibitions selected by CNN in the U.S., and more than 80 dinosaurs of 45 species are displayed in real size using cutting-edge technology animatronics. You can experience various experience zones such as colorful media art, underwater immersive experience zones, 3D live sketches, and fossil excavation experiences.

For inquiries and guidance 064-794-3334

Home page https://www.dinosalive.co.kr/

Address 218 Green Tea Bonsai-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

Use time 09:00 to 18:00 (Admission closed at 17:30)

Holiday, the third Monday of every month

Parking fee 17,000 won for adults

23,000 won for children (25 months to elementary school students)

There are various discounts such as discounts for Jeju residents and discounts for visitors on the day of the Aerospace Museum, so there are fossil excavation experiences, 3D live sketches, dynoraces, dinoriders, VR experiences, etc

[Korea] Seongsu branch of Amore

A flagship store where you can experience and relax products from beauty brand Amore

Amore Seongsu, located in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, is a beauty flagship space where you can have a differentiated experience of "beauty" proposed by AmorePacific. The building, which was an old auto repair shop, has been renovated to capture the local atmosphere of Seongsu-dong.

Amore Seongsu provides a customized foundation service "CUSTOM MATCH" according to the customer's skin tone and a customized lip tint service "LIP PICKER" containing customers' tastes, and proposes special experiences through a variety of beauty contents, including makeup classes and beauty services. also,

Looking at Seongsu Garden, a wild garden created to suggest an experience of rest to those who are tired of the coldness and desolation of the city center, you can feel the sentiment of "the beauty of nature."

The motto of this place is to enrich daily life and discover beauty with what I saw and felt in Seongsu Amore.

Inquiries and Guidelines 02-469-8600

home page https://www.amoremall.com/kr/ko/store/display?storeCode=001

Address: 7, Achasan-ro 11-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Usage hours Tuesday to Sunday 10:30 to 20:30

Closed every Monday on holidays, closed on Lunar New Year/Chuseok

No parking

Admission is free 

(Amore Pacific Beauty Point member certification check-in required) / Benefits at check-in: Free sample of the month, discount coupon

[Japan] Overnight stay at a temple

Shukubo provide traditional temple lodging and are open to visitors

 

Find inner peace in a sacred place

Since ancient times, monks who travel long distances have stopped by a place known as Shukubo. Seeing an increasing number of visitors who needed accommodation during the long journey, Shukubo began to open its doors to ordinary travelers as well. Recently, many visitors want to stay at various temples and experience various styles of Shukubo.

It is important to relieve physical fatigue, but it is also important to relieve mental fatigue. The Shukubo accommodation gives you a peaceful feeling, and here you have the opportunity to experience the life of a Buddhist monk. Even if it's just one day, you can escape the cares and worries of the world here.

Rooms and meals served may vary depending on the temple.

Shukubo is mostly similar, but each has its own way. Toilets are usually used for public use, and some temples offer luxury rooms or rooms with private bathrooms. It is best to check the payment method in advance, keeping in mind that some temples only accept cash when booking Shukubo accommodation. Also, room rates usually include dinner and breakfast. A small but important thing to pay attention to when staying in Shukubo is to respect the monks and not disturb them as much as possible. Monks want to help visitors and provide amazing cultural experiences, but don't forget that monks also practice every day.

Traditional Japanese rooms and meals

The traditional Japanese room has a mattress blanket filled with light cotton, and you can spread the blanket on the tatami floor and sleep soundly. Tatami is a traditional type of flooring commonly used in Japan. Tatami is made of bone glue and straw, which is similar to the objects found in martial arts training gyms.

The temple's meals that follow Buddhist doctrines and guidelines are also unique. The temple's meals are called 'shojin ryori' or temple food. Shojinryori does not use meat, fish, dairy products or eggs. There are many similarities with vegan cuisine.

In the case of alcohol, there are rules for drinking in every Shukubo. Some Shukubo can order alcohol as medicinal food or drink, but some places strictly prohibit it.

If you have any personal questions, it is best to contact Shukubo directly.

When you stay, you can relax and empty your mind, immersed in the sacred atmosphere of the temple garden and the beautiful surroundings carefully maintained by monks. Shukubo is the perfect place to ease all anxiety and anxiety and enjoy a truly spiritual moment.

Experience the daily life of a monk

To enjoy Shukubo to the fullest, you can participate in a dawn prayer known as Gongyo. The type of konkyo offered depends on the Buddhist sect that the Shukubo is related to. Like other religions, Buddhism also shows slightly different forms of faith from sect to sect. The most common denominations are Zhengtao (Jodo) Buddhism, Shingon Buddhism, and serial (Nichyren) Buddhism. There are various ways of performing gongyo in each sect, including reciting scriptures and using beads or clapping. Another activity that the public can participate in is meditation.

Reservation of Shukubo (available in English)

Reservations for Shukubo are available online, and sites in English are available. Shukubo offers English reservation services as follows.

Kakurinbo (Yamanashi)

Seigokuji Temple (Nara)

Mt. Koyasan (Wakayama

Waku Midera Temple (Shiga)

Shourekiji Temple (Kyoto)

Chishakuin Temple (Kyoto)

Reservation of Shukubo (available in Japanese)

The famous Shukubo, which can be booked online and available only in Japanese, is as follows.

Enmeiinswa (Nagano)

Anrakuji Temple (Tokushima)

* The information on the page you are currently viewing may differ from the actual one depending on the COVID-19 situation.

[Korea] heavy rain watch

 a year-round rainy cafe

Heavy rain warning, the first department of College Namsan, launched to revive Gyeongridan-gil, is a rainstorm concept cafe that started with the idea that coffee tastes better on a rainy day. If you go up the bamboo staircase at the entrance of the cafe, you will find a building with a modern appearance and a large structure. Artificial rain is sprayed once every 30 minutes at Jungjeong Pavilion for about 15 minutes. When artificial rain is sprayed, you can take a picture with a large transparent umbrella provided by the cafe, and on a clear day, you can get an emotional life shot, and on a clear day, you can make a rainbow to provide another attraction.

The interior of the cafe boasts a black-toned interior and a space of space. In addition, a monitor tower in the center of the hall and a large screen are noticeable everywhere, which shows the weather and precipitation of countries such as Ethiopia and Brazil, the origin of coffee beans. The heavy rain watch not only has a concept but also has a great taste of coffee. If you enjoy weather-based drinks and desserts such as Sunny, Wind, and Cloud while watching rainwater flowing through large indoor windows, you can double the atmosphere and atmosphere of the cafe.

Inquiries and guidance 0507-1360-4302

home page https://www.instagram.com/rainreport_official/

Address 85, Sowol-ro 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Business hours 11:00 to 21:30

Last order 21:00

※ Reservations can be made through the CatchTable app

Holidays open all year round

Sesame Cloud / Pepper Cloud

Handling menus Sesame Cloud / Pepper Cloud / Sunny Day / Raindrop Green Grape / Storm Mont Blanc and others

[Korea] Jeju Rail Bike

 Add something to enjoy to the natural scenery and attractions!

Jeju Rail Bike is the first and only rail bike in Jeju Island, which opened in October 2013, and is the only natural experience-type amusement facility in Jeju Island, which is very popular not only for students but also for ordinary users, as you can ride bikes with friends and family on the railroad.

[Advantage 1. VIEW] Located at 641 Yongnui Oreum-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, there are many tourist attractions with excellent natural scenery such as Bijarim, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Seopjikoji, and Udo Island. Especially, the famous Yongnyeon is at the foot of Oreum and Darangsi Oreum.

[Advantage 2. Capacity] It is a 4km circular course with more than 90 bikes for four people on two double-track rails, allowing more than 300 people to board per hour, and takes about 35 minutes to board.

[Strength 3. Safety] Vikr running on the railroad is safe, and from the starting point to the middle of the track, we deploy safety personnel and operate patrols to do our best to always have a safe and enjoyable trip.

[Strength 4. Convenience] It operates automatically on this track, so it is less powerful than other rail bikes, and time management is easy because it arrives on time. If you pedal for exercise, it will speed up. (The boarding area is a manual section)

[Advantage 5. Fun] Compared to conventional bikes using gentle and boring abandoned railways, it is the only rail bike that can enjoy the thrill of repeated downhill climbs according to the ranch topography and surrounding environment.

[Strength 6. Experience] During the time when grazing cows and horses are active while driving on a rail bike, you can see them grazing in the grasslands, and you can also experience feeding horses, sheep, goats, deer, and rabbits after getting off.

[Advantage 7. All-weather] The bike is equipped with a rain screen, so it can be used safely even in the rain and wind.

For inquiries and guidance 064-783-0033

home page http://www.jejurailpark.com/m/index.php

Address 641 Yongnui Oreum-ro, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Usage hours 09:00–17:00

※ Normal operation even in case of rain (However, it cannot be operated in case of natural disasters such as heavy rain and heavy snow)

Holidays open all year round

Parking available (100 small, 20 large)

30,000 won for two people

40,000 won for three people

Four-seater 48,000 won

Disabled Parking Guide There are parking lots for the disabled (3 units)_Disability-free convenience facilities

Slopes are installed to access road entrances

Wheelchair rental available (2 units)

Access to the main entrance of the access road is not jawed, so wheelchair access is possible

Toilet for the disabled (for both men and women)

Can be accompanied by an assistant dog

[Japan] Samurai and Ninja Experience

 

Samurai and Ninja Experience

Osaka

~1 hour

Reference Price JPY 7,700

Experience the samurai spirit of Japan

You can be a samurai and ninja, too. At the Japanese Tatedo Association in Osaka, you can learn directly from masters and experience samurai and ninja. Let's change into the outfit you want out of more than 100 outfits and learn the posture and etiquette first. After learning how to hold a knife and move, you can also challenge yourself to the acting you want, such as scenes from your favorite movies. Anyone can be a great samurai because the professional matches my movements. Those who wish can also challenge the Suri sword.

Let's feel the samurai spirit that has been handed down to Japan even now.

Samurai/Ninja Experience (Japanese) 

Map 

2 minutes walk from Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Station

〒550-0014

1-1-27, Kitahorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka

大阪府大阪市西区北堀江1-1-27 イマイビル３階日本殺陣道協会　四ツ橋本部道場

[Korea] DMZ Peace Road (Goseong A/B Course)

Geumgangsan Mountain and Haegeumgang River from the coastal road and observatory where you walk with the sound of waves

The Goseong DMZ, which connects Geumgangsan Mountain and Seoraksan Mountain, is the site of the history of overland tours, and the view of the Haegeumgang River and Geumgangsan Mountain from the Geumgangsan Observatory through Geumgangtongmun gives indescribable impression to those on the road to peace. The historic and symbolic place that opened the DMZ to civilians on April 27, 2019, the first time in 66 years since the armistice agreement, will experience the current state of peace and security vividly.

* Goseong area course

[Course A] Unification Observatory → Geumgang Tongmun → Geumgangsan Observatory → Unification Observatory (2.7km on foot + 5.2km on vehicle)

[Course B] Unification Observatory → Anho Inspection Center → Geumgangsan Observatory → Unification Observatory (vehicle 7.2km)

* [Moving to the starting point of the DMZ Peace Road (Unification Observatory)]

Make sure to report the entry and exit at the Unification Observatory 8.6km ago, and then move to the Unification Observatory after receiving an identification and visiting card from the earthquake inspection center

Inquiries and guidance Peace Road Customer Center 1588-7417 (Weekdays 09:00 to 18:00

home page https://www.durunubi.kr/dmz-main.do

Address 481, Geumgangsan-ro, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Hours of Use [Departure Time] Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday / 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m

Holidays are closed every Monday, and holidays (New Year's Day, Chuseok) are closed on the same day

Parking available (310 small / 10 large)

Free usage fee

※ Admission fee for the Unification Observatory: 3,000 won for adults / 1,500 won for elementary, middle, and high schools

※ There is no additional fee for the Goseong DMZ Peace Road

[Korea] Goseong DMZ

the divided army divided into the ancient city of South Korea and the ancient city of North Korea 

Goseong, Gangwon-do, the northernmost part of Korea, is a divided county divided into Goseong, South Korea and Goseong, North Korea. Due to these geographical characteristics, Goseong in the south is located between Seoraksan Mountain and Geumgangsan Mountain, which are the most famous mountains in the north and south, and the mountains, rivers, seas, lakes, and islands are excellent. If you stand at the Unification Observatory 70m above sea level where the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and the Southern Limit Line meet, you can see Guseonbong Peak and Haegeumgang River of Geumgangsan Mountain at a distance, and on clear days, you can see the peaks of Geumgangsan Mountain such as Sinseondae and Oknyeobong Peak. Hwajinpo is the largest natural lake on the east coast with a circumference of 16km, surrounded by corresponding flowers and dense pine forests, and migratory birds fly over a wide reed field.

Located on the road of overland tourism to Geumgangsan Mountain, the Unification Observatory is an educational and experience center that shows the reality of the world's only divided country. You can enter only after applying for access at the Unification Security Park and receiving prior education. Hwajinpo, viewed from the Unification Observatory, has long had many famous villas due to its beauty. Currently, Syngman Rhee's first presidential villa, Lee Ki-bung's villa, and Hwajinpo's castle (Kim Il-sung's villa) are operated as historical and security exhibition halls. The DMZ Museum introduces the process of ceasefire negotiations before and after the Korean War, the background of the birth of the DMZ, events by era, and cooperation projects with North Korea.

※ a civilian-controlled area

It is a civilian control area located 5 to 20km south of the southern limit line outside the Demilitarized Zone, and is also called the civilian access control line.

Since 1953, the DMZ has been designated as a military demarcation line between the two Koreas, where both sides retreated 2km behind and restricted access.

* Inquiries: Tourism, Culture and Sports Department, Goseong-gun Office 033-680-3365

* Opening date: Unification Observatory 09:00-17:50 (as of summer) / DMZ Museum 09:00-18:00 (as of summer)

* Closed: DMZ Museum January 1st, every Monday

* Designated status: Hwajinpo (Gangwon-do Monument)

* Related website: www.gwgs.go.kr

◎ Usage information

- User fee: Unification Observatory 3,000 won, Children 1,500 won / DMZ Museum free of charge

- Toilet: Yes

[Japan] Chibikko Kids Ninja Village

 

The park where ninjas go to play

Nestled in the forest at the foot of Mt. Togakushi, northwest of Nagano City, the Kids Ninja Village is a ninja theme park geared for kids and the young at heart. Come to live out your ninja fantasy.

Don't Miss

The village's Ninja Fun House

Throwing shuriken like a true warrior

How to Get There

The park is an easy bus ride from Nagano Station.

The number 70 or 71 bus bound for Togakushi will take you to the Togakushi-Chusha bus stop, about 65 minutes away. From there the ninja village is a 15-minute walk down the road.

Home of the Ninja

Not to be confused with the Togakure Ninja Museum up the road, the Kids Ninja Village is a martial-arts loving kids' dream. Billing themselves as the “Home of Ninja,” kids can play at becoming shadow warriors with a host of hands-on activities. The village lets them don ninja outfits and slink their way through attractions like forested obstacle courses, climbing walls, and a blow dart range. There's a shadow warrior funhouse full of secret passages and trapdoors, and the park's climbing walls and shuriken throwing course are hugely popular.

Events and performances

The Ninja Village holds many events and performances throughout the season, including a ninja water walking performance, combat technique demonstrations, and a shuriken throwing contest.

Souvenirs

On the way out, you or the kids may want a ninja headband or wristband as a souvenir. Or buy the whole uniform and, as the village says, “become a true international ninja.”

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] Pocheon Art Valley Astronomical Science Museum

Astronomical space education institution for citizens, the center of the Astronomical Science Museum in northern Gyeonggi-do

As a specialized science museum related to astronomical space, it is located in Pocheon Art Valley and boasts beautiful natural scenery using sculpture parks and abandoned quarries. Every hour, the astronomical projection room operates experience such as constellation description and special images, solar observation during the day, and astronomical observation such as the moon and planets at night. Various science experience programs such as weekend science experience classes and science lectures are also in operation.

Inquiries and Guidelines 031-538-3488

home page http://artvalley.pocheon.go.kr/star

Address 234, Art Valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea

Usage hours Weekdays (Monday to Thursday) 09:30-17:30

Weekend (Friday to Sunday) 09:30 to 21:30

Parking available 24/7 on holidays (approximately 700 units)

Free of charge (when entering Art Valley)

Experience program astronomy, a tour of space-related exhibits

Astronomical Projection Room Experience

astronomical observation using a telescope

Weekend Science Experience Class

a science lecture, etc

Parking guidance for the disabled There are parking lots for the disabled (5 units)_A ramp is installed to the entrance of the barrier-free convenience facility

Wheelchair rental available (4 units)

The main entrance of the access road has a ramp, so wheelchair access is possible (manual door)

Elevator with elevator

Toilet for the disabled

There are no spectator seats for the disabled, but there is a space for wheelchair access (projection room interior)

Braille Block with Braille Block (main entrance)_Convenient facilities for the visually impaired

The guideThere's an original guide

Stroller rental available (7 units)

Nursing room, nursing room

[Korea] Arirang Alley Market (Jeongneung Arirang Alley Market)

Alley Market in Jeongneung-dong, Seoul, also introduced in Alley Restaurant in Jongwon Baek

It is an alley market in Jeongneung, Seoul's representative highland, also called Arirang Pass. Jeongneung Arirang Alley Market is also called Arirang Alley Market because it originated from the background of the Korean movie Arirang (released in 1926, directed by Na Un-gyu). The number of passengers was decreasing due to car traffic on the central road of the market, and since the TV program "Jongwon Baek's Alley Restaurant" introduced Cheonggukjang restaurants, Jijimi restaurants, and handmade hamburg restaurants in the market in 2019, many people have visited. There are World Heritage sites Jeongneung and Heungcheonsa Temple nearby, so it is good to look around together.

Contact Us 02-911-2931

home page https://www.instagram.com/jeongneung_arirangmarket/

Address 36, Jeongneung-ro 26-ga-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Hours of use vary by store

Different holiday stores

Access to access road, no jaw, wheelchair access

Access passage main entrance has no jaw, so wheelchair access is possible_ barrier-free convenience facilities

Companionable with an auxiliary dog_visual-impaired convenience facilities

[Korea] geotjeori, fresh vegetable salad dressed with garlic and chili powder, etc.

Definition

A side dish made by marinating cabbage or pusung ear in salt and then mixing it with various seasonings.

Content

Geotjeori is a low vegetable in the concept of raw vegetables, and there are cabbage geotjeori and lettuce geotjeori.

Cabbage geotjeori marinate the light cabbage with salt, and mix finely chopped green onions and garlic with red pepper powder, soy sauce, sugar, sesame salt, and sesame oil to make a sauce. When the cabbage is limp and out of breath, rinse it in water, squeeze the water, and season it in the sauce.

First, wash and drain the lettuce, and mix finely chopped green onions, soy sauce, red pepper powder, sesame salt, sesame oil, and sugar to make a sauce. Place a layer of lettuce in a bowl and pour the sauce on it, so that the sauce is poured on the lettuce. You can also put salted soup instead of soy sauce in Geotjeori.

[Korea] Mag Pie brewing

 

MagPie Brewery provides in-depth knowledge and experience of beer. You can vividly observe the process of beer making at the brewery located in Hoecheon-dong, Jeju-si, and learn the history, identity, and value of the brand MagPie. I run a tour every Wednesday to Sunday and I have to make an online reservation. Especially in Jeju Island, where there are various travel destinations, MagPieBrewery here provides travelers with unique experiences.

For inquiries and guidance 064-721-0227

Home page http://www.magpiebrewing.com/

Address 23, Donghoecheon 1-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea

Use time Wednesday to Friday 12:00-20:00

Saturday~Sunday 12:00~21:00

Holidays Every Monday, Tuesday / the first Wednesday of every month

For inquiries and information 064-721-0227 Home page http://www.magpiebrewing.com/ Address 23 Donghoecheon 1-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea Wednesday to Friday 12:00-20:00

Saturday-Sunday 12:00-21:00 Holiday Every Monday, Tuesday / First Wednesday of every month Parking fee 20,000 won

[Korea] Forest Kitchen

 Contemporary vegan pie aims for a place where you can relax your body and mind with a menu containing natureinnings

Forest Kitchen Is A Vegan Fighter Toward PremiumAs an inning restaurant, we are working with local farmers to select seasonal vegetables and develop menus focusing on maximizing the original taste of ingredients. Each menu contains a story through a description card. The interior reproduces a space where you can feel comfortable with a design inspired by the forest and nature, and is designed to feel the warmth of nature as if you were in a wooded forest using green and wood materials.

It is practicing reducing carbon emissions by installing induction instead of gas vents, and the interior aims to use natural materials. Through vegan restaurant Forest Kitchen, it is spreading new values and good influence on culture and society to consumers.

* It is operated on a reservation basis.

* Located in Lotte World Mall, there is no parking support depending on the low amount of traffic demand suppression in Seoul.

Inquiries and Guidelines 02-3213-4626

home page https://www.instagram.com/forestkitchen.official/

Address: Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Business hours 12:00-22:00 (break time 15:00-17:00)

Parking available 24/7 on holidays

a lunch/dinner course

[Japan] Omicho Market

Explore Kanazawa's sprawling marketplace—an ideal spot for curious foodies

Kanazawa's Omicho Market has been one of Ishikawa Prefecture's top seafood markets for 300 years. Fresh seafood and shellfish are delivered from the Sea of Japan to the market on a daily basis, and you can find local chefs and shop owners as well as city residents and tourists strolling through the bustling market from 9 a.m. to around 5 p.m. every day.

Don't Miss

Shopping for fresh local specialties

A bowl of kaisen donburi—rice topped with sashimi

How to Get There

Omicho Market is 15 to 20-minute walk or a short bus ride from Kanazawa Station . It is served by several buses from the station's east side, including JR buses. Get on the buses heading towards Korinbo and get off at Musashigatsuji/Omicho Market bus stop.

Quick Facts

Omicho Market has been Kanazawa's largest fresh food market since the Edo period

Over 170 shops can be found in its network of streets and alleys

Many of the shops close on Wednesdays and Sundays

A walk through food paradise

Sprawling through covered corridors and intersecting hallways, Omicho Market has over 170 shops and permanent walk-in stores. The market provides Kanazawa's citizens with multitudes of fresh fish, meat, oysters, pickles, produce, sweets, sake, coffee, and anything else that you might ever want to consume.

Soak in the lively atmosphere, as the fishmongers shout cheerfully to passersby.

Eating Ishikawa

Nearby the market, you can choose from a number of sushi restaurants ranging from inexpensive kaiten zushi, or conveyor belt sushi, to top-end sushi restaurants with professionally trained master chefs. These restaurants procure the freshest catch directly from the market, sometimes up to twice a day.

One of the most expensive and sought-after types of fish to try at one of these restaurants is nodoguro, rosy yellowtail, a white fish with a savory tender taste that's caught year-round but best eaten in winter. Another popular dish to try is kaisendon, a large bowl of rice topped with sashimi.

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] Boryeong Mud Festival

 Experience-type festival where you can enjoy Boryeong's famous mud through massage and various play experiences

the festive season 2023.07.21 ~ 2023.08.06

An exciting mud experience with people around the world! It is an experiential summer festival that everyone can enjoy as one, beyond nationality, race, language, and age. It consists of a general zone where you can feel the mud with your whole body while looking at the sea, and a family zone where the whole family can enjoy together.

During the day, you can spend a cool day soaking mud, and at night, you can also enjoy a romantic summer night with various performances and fireworks shows.

[Contents of the event]

1. Official program

- Opening ceremony

- Opening ceremony

- Closing ceremony

2. an experience program

- Mud Experience Zone (General Zone/Family Zone & Water Park Zone)

- Mud mob scene and mudm performance

-Mud self massage, color mud painting

- Mud beauty care, etc

3. a performance program

- Mud busking

- Mud concert, etc

4. a convention-type program

- Mud Challenge

5. an exhibition/sales program

- Exhibition and sale of mud cosmetics and characters

- Exhibition and sale of Boryeong specialties and external promotional booths

- Global food zones, etc

6. a linked program

- A place of civic culture

- Mud Street Performance

- Mudtrain

- Air Force Black Eagles Air Show

-Pet mud experience center, etc

There is no food booth in the festival venue, so please use a nearby restaurant.

[Korea] Salt Museum

 

The salt museum building was built using a stone salt warehouse built in the early days of the establishment of the salt field in 1945. This stone warehouse was built before the wooden salt warehouse used now, and after that, it was used as a material warehouse and then remodeled into a salt museum and opened as a salt museum in 2007. Because it preserves its old appearance, it is a valuable resource in the history of salt fields, and you can see the appearance of modern stone architecture.

The salt that we talk about in the museum contains information ranging from anthropological aspects to anecdotes about salt. In particular, it solves the misunderstanding that salt has been considered the main culprit of high blood pressure and diabetes, and provides useful information on salt such as salt history, culture, minerals, and bay salt fields. In addition, you can look at the economic history, technical history, social history, mythology, and art history of salt.In addition, it is designed to examine the daily lives of people in the Taepyeong Salt Farm and the process of making sea salt at a glance, and information on the reef, which has recently been attracting attention, can be acquired.

Opening Date: July 14, 2007

Designated status: Korea Modern Cultural Heritage No. 361

Inquiries and Guidelines 061-275-0829

Home page http://www.saltmuseum.org/

Address 1058, Map Jeungdo-ro, Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Hours of use 09:00 to 18:00 (Entrance is allowed 30 minutes before closing)

Lunch time: 12:00 to 13:00

Holidays open all year round

Adult: KRW 3,000

Postmark: KRW 1,500

Children aged 65 or older, persons with disabilities, persons of national merit, preschoolers: free

an experience program

a salt field experience

Watching salt storage (5 minutes)

500g of salt collected directly from the salt field experience

Straw hat provided, Salt ice cream coupon

1) Visit the Salt Museum (15-20 minutes)

2) Dyeing Botanical Garden Walking (15 minutes)

3) Explanation of salt field experience (10 minutes

4) Salt field experience (30 minutes)

5) Waterwheel Experience (10 minutes)

※ The operation period of the experience center is from mid-March to mid-October.

Wheelchair access is possible because there are no steps to the access road and entrance

Access to the main entrance of the access road is not a step, so wheelchair access is possible

Toilet for disabled only

[Japan] Hiking Mt. Hachimantai

 

A flattop stratovolcano alive with wildlife and color

Towering at an impressive 1,613 meters high, Mt. Hachimantai is one of the best places to explore the stunning scenery of Iwate  and Akita  Prefectures, offering a range of great hiking trails.

If you are interested in geology, the mountain is a stratovolcano—also known as a composite volcano—naturally formed from many layers of hardened lava, pumice, and volcanic ash.

Don't Miss

Exploring hiking trails of varying levels

Hachiman-numa Pond and the surrounding marshland scenery

Going for a soak at Toshichi Onsen, a natural hot spring at an elevation 1,400 meters

How to Get There

Mt. Hachimantai is easily accessible from Morioka Station by car or public transport during the peak season between May and early November.

Take a bus bound for Hachimantai from stand 3 at the east exit of Morioka Station and get off at Chausuguchi. If traveling by car, take the Hachimantai Aspite Line, a sightseeing road which connects to Iwate Prefecture  in the east and Akita Prefecture  in the west.

Buses run from mid-April until early November. Services cease to operate in winter.

Popular trails

Climbing times for the various routes range from 40 minutes to two hours and differ in level of difficulty, but all offer equally beautiful mountain scenery. The footpaths are well maintained and suitable for beginners as well as more seasoned walkers.

One of the most popular trails in the area begins from the Chausuguchi bus stop and takes in the summit of Mt. Chausu, one of Hachimantai's neighboring peaks. The Hachimantai area and its many trails are particularly popular in October when the fall colors are at their best.

The easy way around

The shortest and most popular course is the marshland trail that loops around Hachiman-numa and Gama-numa, two wetland ponds. Much of the trail leads along a raised wooden platform with good views over the ponds and the greater wetland area.

Hachiman-numa Pond is the largest of the wetland ponds in the area with a circumference of a kilometer. While walking the trail, you can expect to encounter wild birds and a host of plant species, including several varieties of rare alpine foliage.

Although most popular in autumn, the area is perhaps at its most pleasant in summer when the weather is generally sunny, and there are comparatively fewer visitors.

Go animal spotting

While in the Hachimantai area, keep a lookout for the forest green tree frog, golden eagle, Japanese serow and the Asiatic black bear—a few of the many different animals that call the forests around the peaks home.

The famous Aspite Line

If you are renting a car, don't miss a drive along the Aspite Line. The 27-kilometer long route snakes between peaks and is particularly popular in fall when the area is awash in shades of fiery red and golden brown. In winter the road is shut due to incredible amounts of snow, however during April when it's reopened, the road is flanked by impressive snow walls of pure white.

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] 2023 New York Arts Society Festival in Seoul

<I am the artist of the future>

 

It is a campaign created by warm hands for Korean and overseas Korean artists and lovers under the purpose of "I Am the Artist of the Future" of the National Artist Making Project. Under the slogan of joint growth, co-prosperity, and collaboration, we are striving to spread Korean art through collaboration among various art organizations.

Since 2014, it has been held four times a year (four times of music, one time of art, and one time of dance), and an average of about 200 people participated in each competition.

[Contents of the event]

Music (classical, practical), Art (art, design), Dance (dance, dance)

[Appearance]

Judges: N.Y.A.S. Director, Professor of Arts University, Representative of Arts Organization, etc

[Information on participation]

Men and women of all ages, disabled people, majors, non-students, etc

Start date: August 1, 2023.

End Date 2023.12.31.

Phone number: kpmakorea@aol.com

home page https://conservatory.modoo.at

Address

Venue: www.youtube.com

Korean Society of Professional Artists

Beseto Symphony & Opera (Seoul City Non-profit Private Organization No. 2384)

N.Y.A.S.Korea Conservatory

International Horn Society the Korean branch

Charges for use

Full refund if eliminated

Event time 2023.08.01~2023.12.31 / 24 hours can participate

[Korea] National Memorial Hall of the Korean War abductees

 

The National Korean War Abduction Memorial Hall is a space to look back on the history of the abduction victims since the Korean War in 1950, recognize the problems of wartime abductees as current problems, not the past, and move forward.

The memorial hall aims to raise public interest in abductees, comfort victims and their families, and re-examine the heartbreaking history of the Republic of Korea. We hope that it will be a space for solving the abduction issue to remember each and every abductee who was a Korean citizen, our precious family, and neighbors and pray for the safe return of those who are alive. In addition, it is hoped that it will be a space to reflect on the sadness of abductees and their families who have lived in difficult times and reflect on the value of peace and the meaning of unification without even being guaranteed a life with their families.

Contact Us 031-930-6000

Home page https://www.abductions625.go.kr

Address: 153, Imjingak-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, National Korean War Abduction Memorial Hall

Usage hours 09:30–17:30

*Winter (November to February) 10:00–17:00

*Enters 30 minutes before the deadline

Holidays Every Monday, weekday holidays, Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays (*open on the same day)

Parking available (However, use of Imjingak Pyeonghwa Nuri parking lot - paid)

Free trial of usage fee

Program Family Experience Program "Our Family Memory Box" (Application from March 8, 2023, closed on a first-come, first-served basis)

[Japan] NAGANO Hakuba Outdoor adventure in Japan’s sports mecca

 

Japan's outdoor activity mecca

This world-class resort in Nagano's Northern Alps welcomes powder enthusiasts from around the globe during the winter, as well as in the summer, when it transforms into an outdoor sports wonderland during the warmer months.

Don't Miss

Unparalleled skiing and snowboarding across Hakuba's 10 resorts

Checking out the many festivals occurring throughout the year

Escaping the heat and enjoying outdoor activities in the summer months

How to Get There

Hakuba is well serviced by a network of trains and buses. The area's major transport hub is Nagano Station, and the closest international airports are Haneda and Narita.

From Tokyo, the fastest and simplest option is the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station  to Nagano, then transferring to a bus at Nagano Station. There is also a daily service on the Chuo Line Limited Express Azusa to Minami-Otari, which stops at Hakuba station.

Host of the Winter Olympics

Hakuba began developing in the 1950s, but the 1998 Winter Olympics really brought it to the international stage. Hakuba and Otari Villages and nearby Omachi draw winter sports enthusiasts from around the world.

The area enjoys around 11 meters of annual snowfall, some of the nation's best powder. Enjoy 11 resorts, 146 lifts, and over 200 runs for beginners to advanced skiers.

Ten passes in one

Ten of Hakuba's resorts have teamed up to offer the Hakuba Valley Ticket available for single or multiple day use. Getting around is easy, with buses running between the resorts and villages. Besides the excellent downhill courses, winter activities, such as snowshoeing, snow rafting, and backcountry skiing, are also available.

Check out the winter festivals

There are a variety of events taking place at each resort throughout the winter, so be sure to check out the event listings when you visit.

Revel in the village nightlife

Hakuba has hosted international winter sports fans for decades and has a lively after-dark scene. Two popular areas to stay and unwind in are the Happo area and Echoland area. Both are cosmopolitan without losing their Japanese charm: luxury hotels share the streets with small Japanese inns and craft brew pubs operate beside traditional izakayas, while ramen joints are squeezed in next to restaurants offering world class fare.

Where to stay

Just a short walk from the slopes, Happo area's central location and array of facilities make it a convenient base. English speaking ski and snowboarding lessons are available, as is English daycare. Besides the standard accommodation options, Happo area offers plenty of apartments and chalets. The village's restaurants, bars and shops keep it buzzing until late.

Staying in the adjacent Echoland area requires taking a shuttle to the slopes, of which there are plenty. The accommodation tends to be more economical than Happo's, and it is popular with a younger crowd. Echoland is packed with bars, clubs, and pubs, making its nightlife especially renowned.

Bask in the grandeur of the Northern Alps

The mountains of Hakuba are part of the Northern Chubu-Sangaku National Park. The spectacular alpine scenery, pristine air, and wealth of outdoor activities make Hakuba a popular warm-weather destination as well. Its 800-meter elevation offers a refreshing respite from the heat of the cities.

All-season activities

Mountain trekking fans often use Hakuba as a base and many of the lifts operate in summer and autumn for easier access. And with plenty of outdoor activities available, from the placid canoe trips to adrenaline boosting paragliding, there's no shortage of things to do. The Evergreen Outdoor Center offers a variety of green season activities, including mountain biking tours, rafting, kayaking and even tree climbing.

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] a picture of a wave (A place where you can relax and relax)

[The most beautiful house in Jeju in 2022]

It is an accommodation with a water yard in a cozy house in Hamdeok-ri Village, Jeju. The water yard becomes a canvas and captures nature, houses, and people. You can have a time where you can feel the silver lining shining in the sunlight and moonlight with a calm gaze. It is a space that fully captures the sea, sunlight, moonlight, and wind of Jeju. In harmony with traditional and modern elements, you can relax while looking out the window into a colorful house that is not boring. It is a good place to talk while drinking warm tea in the cozy toenmaru and hanji lighting that utilizes the texture of the old space. We invite you to a special space where you can achieve clean nights and pretty dreams.

Inquiries and Guidelines 010-7613-5787

Homepage https://www.instagram.com/mulgyeol_geulim.jeju

Address 8-7, Hamdeok 5-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea

Parking available (1 unit)

Check-in time: 16:00

Check-out time 11:00

Cooking is possible in the room (However, simple cooking is possible in the kitchen, and smelly meat and fish cannot be cooked)

one room

Reservation Information Home Page https://link.inpock.co.kr/mulgyeol_geulim.jeju

Room type detached house

[Japan] Sapporo Teine Ski Resort

 

Fresh snow just outside the city

Less than an hour away from the city center, Sapporo Teine Ski Resort is one of the most accessible resorts in the prefecture. Offering reasonable prices and trails, from those suitable for beginners to more advanced runs for seasoned pros, Sapporo Teine Ski Resort is perfect for a quick day trip or a full weekend adventure.

Don't Miss

Views of the mountain ranges and ocean in the distance

Powder snow from Ishikari Bay

The Dinosaur Kids Park with sledding

Hitting the park to try out all your tricks on the kickers, rails, and boxes

How to Get There

The resort is accessible by train and bus.

From Sapporo Station, it is a 20-minute JR train ride to Teine. Change to a JR bus in front of the Teine train station. It is a 20-minute ride to the Teine Olympia Mae bus stop.

Quick Facts

Sapporo Teine Ski Resort hosted many of the events for the 1972 Winter Olympic Games

The highest point of the mountain is 1,023 meters above sea level

There are 9 lifts, 1 gondola and 15 courses

Ski the slopes—whatever your level

There are two main areas on the mountain, Olympia and the Highland Zone, which offer slopes at a variety of levels. Olympia is best for beginners and lower intermediates, while the Highland Zone is more challenging. Check out the four runs in Nature Zone. Night skiing is also offered at Teine.

Master the mountain

Teine offers a range of lessons for adults and kids, but make sure you get your bookings done early.

Save on snowy adventures

Check the resort website for special ski packages, many of which include transportation, lift passes, and gear rental. Sapporo Teine Ski Resort also offers a variety of lift options from hourly passes to season passes.

The latest information may differ, so please check the official website

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.Fresh snow just outside the city

Less than an hour away from the city center, Sapporo Teine Ski Resort is one of the most accessible resorts in the prefecture. Offering reasonable prices and trails, from those suitable for beginners to more advanced runs for seasoned pros, Sapporo Teine Ski Resort is perfect for a quick day trip or a full weekend adventure.

Don't Miss

Views of the mountain ranges and ocean in the distance

Powder snow from Ishikari Bay

The Dinosaur Kids Park with sledding

Hitting the park to try out all your tricks on the kickers, rails, and boxes

How to Get There

The resort is accessible by train and bus.

From Sapporo Station, it is a 20-minute JR train ride to Teine. Change to a JR bus in front of the Teine train station. It is a 20-minute ride to the Teine Olympia Mae bus stop.

Quick Facts

Sapporo Teine Ski Resort hosted many of the events for the 1972 Winter Olympic Games

The highest point of the mountain is 1,023 meters above sea level

There are 9 lifts, 1 gondola and 15 courses

Ski the slopes—whatever your level

There are two main areas on the mountain, Olympia and the Highland Zone, which offer slopes at a variety of levels. Olympia is best for beginners and lower intermediates, while the Highland Zone is more challenging. Check out the four runs in Nature Zone. Night skiing is also offered at Teine.

Master the mountain

Teine offers a range of lessons for adults and kids, but make sure you get your bookings done early.

Save on snowy adventures

Check the resort website for special ski packages, many of which include transportation, lift passes, and gear rental. Sapporo Teine Ski Resort also offers a variety of lift options from hourly passes to season passes.

The latest information may differ, so please check the official website

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] Golden Blue Marina (A trip to the blue Han River in the golden city, Golden Blue Marina)

 

Golden Bullum Marina is a water cultural space located on Banpo Sebit Island in Seocho-gu, Seoul, and offers various experiences such as yacht tours, kayaking experiences, and paddleboards on the Han River. In particular, the yacht experience can be used as a space for various events such as proposals, corporate events, parties, and gatherings. There are princess yachts where you can enjoy private time and russel yachts where you can enjoy the cool Han River breeze, so you can choose and reserve according to your needs. You can spend a special time looking at the beautiful city center not only during the bright day but also at night.

Contact Us 02-599-0900

Home page http://www.gbboat.com/

Address 2085-14, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Use time Monday to Thursday 14:00-21:30

Friday~Sunday 14:00~22:30

Holidays open all year round

Parking Banpo Second Public Parking Lot

Fees for people on weekends

- Rainbow Bridge Yacht Tour 39,000 won

- Limousine Termination 29,000 won

※ See the homepage for more information

Handicapped Parking Information There is a parking lot for the disabled_A barrier-free convenience facility

Slopes are installed to access road entrances

Access to the main entrance and exit of the access passage has no jaw, so wheelchair access is possible (manual door)

Elevator with elevator

Toilet for the disabled (1st floor in Garbit Island)

Auxiliary dog companion available (up to the dock / no yacht boarding)

Guided personnel. Guided personnel are available (pre-contact)

Nursing room nursing room available (1st floor of Garbit Island)

[Korea] 2023 Hangang Night Walk 42K

 

The Hangang Night Walk 42K, which walks the night view of the Han River as a two-day overnight walking competition, will be held around the Han River. In the hot summer, participants will challenge their limits with enthusiasm for the two-day event from July 29 to 30. Various snacks and fun programs will be provided for 30 days from July 29th, the event period. It is an opportunity to see the colorful bridge view of Banpo Rainbow Fountain and the beautiful night view of the Han River at a glance, and it is another fun point. It will also be held as a competition where family members, friends, lovers, and participants who came alone can enjoy walking long distances.

Start date 2023.7.29.

End date 2023.7.30.

Phone number 070-4705-2008

Homepage https://urbansports.kr/shop_view/?idx=42

Address Yeouido Park Management Office, 68, Yeouido Park Road, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Venue: Yeoido Hangang Park Green Tree Square

Host Urban Sports Organizable

Rent fee 42K - 59,000

22K - 49,000

15K - 42,000

Event time 2023.07.29 (Sat) 18:00 to 2023.07.30 (Sun) 08:00

[Japan] Wagyu—All You Need to Know

 A primer to premium Japanese beef

Succulent and sumptuous, Japan's premium beef tastes like no other

Rich, tender and expensive, wagyu, literally "Japanese beef," refers to four breeds of cattle raised in Japan—Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Shorthorn and Japanese Polled, as well as their crossbreeds. Of these, the highest grade of wagyu is considered to be cattle born and raised in Japan. Befitting of the meat's superior status, special—sometimes luxurious—methods are used to raise the cattle.

Mouthfeel and taste

A buttery-soft texture is one of wagyu's most defining characteristics. Fat, rich in omega 3 and 6, is woven finely like a net throughout the muscle. This marbling creates a tender, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Wagyu's sweet, mellow aroma is also said to distinguish it from other kinds of beef. Enjoy the variety of cooking styles unique to Japan using thinly sliced meat, such as sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, to get the most enjoyment from the marbling and texture.

It's all in the pedigree

Japanese wagyu is raised and bred according to stringent guidelines. In order to protect cattle bloodlines, breeding is thoroughly controlled. All calves born from this process are affixed with an individual identification number so they can be traced back to their farm of origin. Each cow has its date of birth, bloodline and place of birth recorded.

From farm to five-star barns

Most wagyu are raised by breeders for eight to ten months and then sent to auction to be sold to farmers who will raise them. Special attention is given to creating an environment where the cattle can live comfortably. These stress-free environments are said to give the beef its tender quality. Pregnant cows and breeding bulls graze on pasture, while calves and other bulls are fed high-grade rice plants, wheat and hay. Clean water, fresh air, spacious ranches and detailed, individualized care are all factors in raising wagyu worthy of their luxurious status.

Grading and the "Wagyu Olympics"

Globally renowned for its extremely high quality, meat and unctuous texture, wagyu must meet strict grading criteria set by the Japan Meat Grading Association.

The beef is graded on two scales, one being the ratio of meat yielded from edible cuts of beef (A-class to C-class), and the quality of marbled fat (1 to 5). Should you decide to give wagyu a try, look for wagyu ranked A-4 or A-5, the best quality. The meat's marbling content, color and luster, firmness and texture and fat brightness and quality are all determined when grading the beef.

Such is wagyu's status that these distinguished bovines even have their own “Wagyu Olympics.” The National Competitive Exhibition of Wagyu (Zenkoku Wagyu Noryoku Kyoshinkai), an event hosted by the Wagyu Registry Association once every five years, is held to provide an indicator of high-quality beef. The cow with the best meat quality is selected from amongst 500 head of cattle and commended as the “Champion Cow.”

Look for the wagyu logo

The Japan Livestock Industry Association created a logo to distinguish true wagyu from Japan from crossbred varieties raised in countries such as the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. The logo is affixed on wagyu for export that was born and raised in Japan. Check for this logo as a way to verify the high quality of meat when eating wagyu outside of Japan.

* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

[Korea] Songridan-gil Road (Lotte Tower View Road, full of various food and entertainment)

 

Songridan-gil is a straight road that runs from Seokchon Lake Dongho to Songpa Naru Station. It is an ordinary road, but there are restaurants and cafes with various atmospheres, so it is full of cute desserts along with meals on various menus such as Japanese food, Chinese food, and Western food. In particular, there are a variety of cafes with stylish interiors that seem to be traveling around the world.

Songridan-gil was a business and residential area, but it became a hot place in Songpa with trendy restaurants and unique cafes. As Jamsil Special Tourist Zone such as Seokchon Lake and Lotte World Tower are nearby, the number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Songridan-gil is steadily increasing. As the number of tourists increases, not only restaurants and cafes, but also shops where you can find unique pleasures such as bookstores and prop shops are increasing, so you can spend various times that you can only feel here.

Songpa-gu is striving to revitalize tourism by producing a "Songridan-gil Restaurant Tour Map" and installing a "Songridan-gil Guide Sign" at the Seokchon Lake intersection to make Songridan-gil a special street.

At night, the lighting of Lotte Tower, which can be seen throughout the Songridan-gil alley, makes Songridan-gil more special.

[Korea] a couple's restaurant (Fusion Korean food enjoyed in a cozy atmosphere)

 

The couple's restaurant, run by a friendly couple, was created by converting a family house into a restaurant and is located near Hyehwa Station. This place specializes in fusion Korean food, and there are various kinds of rice and pasta menus, so you can choose and eat them according to your taste. In addition, the vintage interior stands out, and you can enjoy a meal in a warm and cozy atmosphere unique to the couple's restaurant.

Inquiries and guidance 02-765-6056

Address: 43, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Business hours 11:00 to 21:30

Break time 15:00~16:00

Last order 20:30

※ No break time on weekends

Every Sunday on holidays

Representative menu Clam-filled Oil Pasta Handling Menu Clam-filled Oil Pasta / Minari Shrimp Pancake / Handmade ginger soy sauce Grilled pork, etc

[Japan] Tohoku Akita Mountains, forests, invigorating onsen and outdoor fun

 

With hot springs, a well-preserved samurai district and natural scenic beauty, Akita is a place to relax while connecting with Japanese history and culture

The northern prefecture of Akita is a popular choice for outdoor adventurers and history buffs alike. The Hachimantai area offers a range of outdoor activities, while the fascinating and well-preserved samurai district in the town of Kakunodate offers a glimpse into Japan's feudal past. The snow huts of the Yokote Snow Festival and Japan’s national fireworks competition at Omagari draw hundreds of thousands of revelers each year.

How to Get There

Akita can be accessed by the JR Akita Shinkansen from Tokyo, Sendai and Morioka, as well as by car, local train and airplane from other areas in Japan.

Flights operated by JAL and ANA make Akita accessible from Nagoya, Osaka, Sapporo and Tokyo. A flight from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Akita Airport is the easiest and quickest method of transport from Tokyo. The direct Komachi bullet train on the JR Akita Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Akita takes around four hours. There are hourly departures, and the journey is covered by the Japan Rail Pass, JR East Tohoku Area Pass and JR East South Hokkaido Pass. There are also a number of long-distance buses from Tokyo to Akita. The journey takes around eight hours.

Don’t Miss

Scaling the summit of Mt. Hachimantai, particularly beautiful in autumn when the leaves change colors

Soaking in Goshogake Onsen's volcanic mud and outdoor hot springs

Visiting Yokote in winter to join the town’s 400-year-old Kamakura Snow Festival

The breathtaking displays of light and music of Japan's National Fireworks Competition in Omagari