Hobbies / Sports Spots in Japan

  • POKEMON CENTER OSAKA
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    4.0
    228 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Kita-ku Umeda 3-1-1 Daimaru Umeda store B1F

    Located on the 13th floor which with the help of google maps sending me in circles finding it and with limited signage managed to find it with the help of a couple window decals. Being the 3rd...

  • Pokemon Center MEGA TOKYO
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    Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashikebukuro 3-1-2 Sunshine City Specialty Store Area Alpa 2F
    An official shop for the popular Pokemon video game located inside Sunshine City in Ikebukuro. The shop carries all manner of merchandize sure to delight any Pokemon fan, including games, stuffed animals, and original goods. Events are also frequently held at the shop, and shop highlights such as Pokemon card game classes for beginners and presents for visitors on their birthday are fun for children as well as adults.
  • Sun Meadows Ski Resort and Highland Park
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    4.0
    158 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Yamanashi Pref. Hokutoshi Oizumichounishide 8240-1 Kiyosato San Medozu
    This outdoor resort is located in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture. From the 1,900- meter peak, you can see all of the magnificent Kiyosato Highland and enjoy amazing views of Mt. Fuji and Southern Japan Alps. Guests can enjoy attractions including an athletic park in the summer season and skiing in the winter season. The ski lifts stay in operation even during the off season so that people can enjoy the wild grasses and flowers and the views of Mt. Fuji and other nearby mountains at the peak.

    Winter of 2018 is HUGE in many parts of Japan, but visitors to Tokyo and the Kanto areas are not seeing much of the white stuff, but even if you are short on time and resources, you can still put in...

  • Pokémon Center Yokohama
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    4.0
    73 Reviews
    Shopping
    Kanagawa Yokohama-shi Nishi-ku Takashima 2-19-12 Marui City Yokohama 8F

    This is a must for any Pokémon fan; the store was a lot bigger than anticipated & was very well stocked; we could have easily spent hours there! Its on the top level of a mall, so slightly difficult...

  • Animate Sunshine
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    Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashikebukuro 1-20-7
    This eight-floor building located at the entrance to Otome Road in the Higashi Ikebukuro district of Tokyo’s Toshima City is comprised of floors with a lineup of products particularly for the benefit of female fans, more so than other Animate locations around the country. Inside is a cosplay shop as well as shops for second-hand character costumes and doll-related merchandise, a studio offering cosplay photography, and also an Animate Café where guests can enjoy a menu that collaborates with anime works. This building is constantly being visited by anime fans from all over the country.
  • Kitaro Chaya (Jindaiji Shop)
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    4.0
    44 Reviews
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    Tokyo Choufushi Jindaijimotomachi 5-12-8
    A Japanese-style cafe and sweets shop located in Jindaijimoto-machi, Chofu City, Tokyo. The shop serves sweets and drinks themed after characters from the hit comic and cartoon GeGeGe no Kitaro and also has a shop selling yokai (monster) merchandise. The second floor is a gallery displaying work by Shigeru Mizuki, the creator of popular yokai manga series. .

    You have to be a Kitaro fan to appreciate this place, so take one(or two) star out if you are not. This self servicr cafe is attached to the Kitaro souvenir shop. Japanese yokai monsters are...

  • Licca Castle
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    3.5
    32 Reviews
    Shopping
    Fukushima Pref. Tamuragunonomachi Ononimachi Nakadori 51-3
    This is a theme park based around the popular dress-up doll Licca, built around the idea of an “open factory,” and located about 10 minutes’ drive from Ban-etsu Expressway Ono Interchange. The outside is based on a European castle for exciting fairy tale fun. Inside, there are displays of all the different generations of Licca dolls, which are sure to fascinate fans young and old. There’s also costume rental for dress up play as you walk through the castle and grounds. In the doll classroom, you can coordinate an outfit for Licca any way you want.

    観光をインターネットで探していたら、興味があったので行ってみました。リカちゃんの製造工場と古い形のリカちゃんから新しいリカちゃんまで見れました。 大人だけで行ったのですが、一通り回って1時間以内には出ましたが、お子様はドレスを着たりしていました。ドレスを着たりするのが好きな女の子は良いと思います。 ちょっとしたカフェもありました。

  • Animate Akihabara 2 Gokan
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    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 4-3-1
  • SNOOPY Museum
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    Tokyo Machida-shi Tsuruma 3-1-4
  • Kotobukiya Akihabara
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    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Sotokanda 1-8-8 Okashima Building
    A popular shop dedicated to action figures located in Akihabara, the otaku subculture mecca. From videogame and anime to movie characters, the shop carries action figures from a wide array of genres. In addition to action figures, Kotobukiya also sells stuffed animals and plastic models. Many of the shop’s customers are women and international tourists, and Kotobukiya has the lineup to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
  • Snowmiku Sky Town
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    3.5
    41 Reviews
    Shopping
    Hokkaido Chitoseshi Bibi New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal Building 4F
    Snowmiku is a version of the popular character Hatsune Miku serving as a mascot for Hokkaido in winter. This official Snowmiku shop is located on the fourth floor of the New Chitose Airport terminal building. Here you'll find key chains, badges, and other merchandise featuring Snowmiku sold nowhere else. In the adjoining museum space, you'll find a life-sized statue of Snowmiku and cute illustrations. There's also an adjoining cafe space and 360 degree screen where you can experience the natural wilderness of Hokkaido right in the airport.

    If you like Anime and Snow Miku then this Museum / shop is for you. It is interesting to stroll through and there is Snow Miku history and of course Snow Miku coming attractions. If you have time...

  • Pokémon Center Skytree Town
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    Tokyo Sumida-ku
  • Animate Shibuya
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    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawachou 31-2 Shibuya BEAM 3F
    This is Shibuya’s largest anime and comic specialty store, located in the “Shibuya Center Town” in Udagawa-cho, Shibuya City, Tokyo. In the large store, there are a variety of new comics and doujinshi books, CD/DVD, character goods. There are corners around the shop for popular pieces, and it is devised to be easy to find the desired item. There are also special corners for limited periods selling themed limited items and special distribution items.
  • Pokemon Center Shibuya
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Shibuya-ku Udagawacho 15-1 Shibuya PARCO 6F
    "Located on the 6th floor of Shibuya PARCO's CYBERSPACE SHIBUYA, this official Pokemon store features a life-size ""Mewtwo"" using animatronic technology in a black-themed store, creating a futuristic atmosphere."

    新装開店した渋谷パルコ内にあるポケモンセンターです。渋谷でしか買えない柄入りのピカチュウのぬいぐるみがありました。入口にあるミュウツーが迫力があるので、写真/動画を撮るのがおすすめです。

  • Pokémon Store Tokyo Station
    Shopping
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-9-1 Tokyo Sta. 1 Bangai B1F Tokyo Character Street Uchi
  • Toro Nature Center
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    4.5
    19 Reviews
    Shopping
    Hokkaido Kawakamigunshibechachou Touro Wild North North Line 86-17
    An activity center which conducts outdoor guided tours primarily around Lake Toya. The facility offers a wide range of ways to enjoy the abundant natural beauty of Lake Toya, from quick and short canoe tours to an early morning canoe tour which comes with coffee and a canoe tour with a tea time set and dessert. There are also special limited courses only offered during certain seasons or times of day.

    We took 5 hours canoe ride and sure we were absolutely right to have amazing experience here. Everything what we saw were incredible nature world. Everything what I heard or saw during the ride...

  • Shimanto Canoekan (Canoe House)
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    4.5
    18 Reviews
    Shopping
    Kouchi Pref. Shimantoshi Nishitosamochi 1111-11 Shimanto/River station Canoe pavilion
    Canoekan (Canoe House) is a canoeing facility located on the middle reaches of the Shimanto River, around 20 minutes’ walk from JR Ekawasaki Station. This is a very popular spot, at which everyone—including beginners, children and senior citizens—can enjoy canoeing while experiencing the magnificent natural beauty of the Shimanto River. Canoekan also runs canoeing experience activities and canoe tours. There is a comprehensive range of facilities, including a café and a shop which sells local specialty products, as well as a camp site and log cabin accommodation, etc. Visitors can spend a whole day enjoying the Shimanto River.

    日本バーベキュー協会及び地元四万十の行政主催のイベントに参加する為に2泊で訪問しました。綺麗に整備されたキャンプ場で、設備が整っています。当日はみぞれが降る様な寒さで、キャンプはせずに近くのホテルに宿泊しましたが、四万十川の横にありとても感じも良く、近くにスーパー、道の駅もあり不自由ありません。次回は夏場に行きたいと思います。

  • Rilakkuma Store, Tokyo Station shop
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    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Marunouchi 1-9-1 Tokyo Station No.1 street B1F
    Very popular among a wide age-range of people, this official shop of Rilakkuma bear, is located on the Tokyo Character Street, on the first basement floor of Tokyo Station Ichibangai. The Rilakkuma Tokyo Station Shop is the Rilakkuma specialty shop built around the concept of Happy Life with Rilakkuma. The bright white walled interior is lined with approximately 3,000 Rilakkuma bears, and baby Korilakkuma and the yellow bird friend, Kiiroi Tori. Sold here also is a line of items that are exclusive to this store alone.
  • Kochikame Game Park
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    3.5
    16 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Tokyo Katsushika-ku Kameari 3-49-3 Ario Kameari 3F
    "This amusement facility is modeled after the popular comedic police manga (comic book) ""Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo."" Located on the third floor of Ario Kameari down Tokyo Metropolitan Road Route 318 from JR Kameari Station, the facility has a Japanese festival ground-style central area. Statues of popular characters from the series such as protagonist Kankichi Ryotsu are placed around the facility and clothing modeled after outfits worn by the characters are also displayed inside. The facility also contains a realistic recreation of the police station appearing in the comics. Inside the police station area, you can look inside the desks of the various characters and read reports written in-character. In addition, the facility is decorated with relevant books and merchandise as well as animation cells and creator autographs."

    今回は、あの連載漫画で有名な「こちら亀有公園前派出所」の「こち亀人気キャラクター」銅像が、「亀有駅」の北口及び南口周辺の徒歩で回れる所にあり、所要時間は1時間30分くらいあれば見て回れるという記事を読みましたので挑戦してみました。「こち亀人気キャラクター」銅像めぐりに挑戦したのは、12月16日です。最後は、像ではありませんが、「こち亀ゲームぱーく」というところがあるのでそこへ行きました。JR「亀有...

  • Pokémon Center TOKYO-BAY
    Shopping
    Chiba Funabashi-shi Hamacho 2-1-1 LaLaport TOKYO-BAY Nishi 2F

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