Ryokans & onsen
Otani Sanso in Nagato Yumoto Onsen
大谷山荘
An upscale riverside ryokan in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, with polished service, large shared baths and unusually good dining.
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Hikes & walks
Mount Ryūgohō hike on Akiyoshidai
龍護峰
A 13 km loop over the south-west of Akiyoshidai to Mount Ryūgohō, the high point of Japan’s largest karst plateau.
Hikes & walks
Akiyoshidai Chōjagamori walk
長者ヶ森
A 5.6 km loop over the three northern summits of Akiyoshidai, Japan’s largest karst plateau.
Food & drink
Sushi Yajima Omakase in Tokyo
やじま
A fast, unpretentious 13-piece sushi omakase run by an elderly couple in a tiny 8-seat basement spot in Shibuya.
Food & drink
Kobe beef Tor Road Steak Aoyama in Kobe
ステーキ青山
A small family-run restaurant in Kobe with top quality wagyu and genuinely warm, friendly owners.