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Zao Onsen Ski Resort Restaurants: A Complete Dining Guide

Zao Onsen Ski Resort Restaurants: A Complete Dining Guide

Plan Zao Onsen ski resort restaurants by lift zone: on-slope lodges like Forest Inn Sangoro, village soba shops, Jingisukan BBQ, and quick curry stops.

10 Best Things to Eat in Iwakuni, Japan

10 Best Things to Eat in Iwakuni, Japan

Discover Iwakuni sushi, lotus root, Sanzoku chicken, Kintaikyo ice cream and local sake, with practical advice on where to try each specialty.

Iwakuni Lotus Root Dishes and Restaurants

Iwakuni Lotus Root Dishes and Restaurants

Discover the unique 9-hole Iwakuni lotus root. From Hasunosanbai to Iwakuni Sushi, learn the best dishes to try and where to find them in Yamaguchi.

Where to Eat in Iwakuni: 9 Restaurant Picks

Where to Eat in Iwakuni: 9 Restaurant Picks

Where to eat in Iwakuni: 9 restaurants and lunch spots from Kintaikyo Bridge sushi counters to the 15-kilometer countryside detour to Irori Sanzoku Kuga.

Iwakuni Sake Breweries: A Guide to the Gozo Five

Iwakuni Sake Breweries: A Guide to the Gozo Five

Plan your Iwakuni sake breweries visit: 2026 tour booking windows, ¥100 tastings near Kintaikyo Bridge, and how to reach all five Gozo breweries.

Iwakuni Sushi Guide: Tonosama Zushi Near Kintaikyo Bridge

Iwakuni Sushi Guide: Tonosama Zushi Near Kintaikyo Bridge

Iwakuni sushi guide to Tonosama Zushi: ingredients, layers, where to eat near Kintaikyo Bridge, and the ¥2,200 hands-on workshop.

Kintaikyo Bridge Food and Ice Cream Guide

Kintaikyo Bridge Food and Ice Cream Guide

A 2026 guide to Kintaikyo Bridge food and ice cream: the Musashi vs Sasakiya soft-serve rivalry, Iwakuni-zushi, renkon, and where to eat near the bridge.

What to Eat in Kotohira: 6 Local Specialties to Try in 2026

What to Eat in Kotohira: 6 Local Specialties to Try in 2026

What to eat in Kotohira: Sanuki udon, honetsukidori chicken, oiri sweets, and Kinryo sake, sequenced around the climb to Kotohiragu Shrine. 2026 guide.

Honetsukidori in Kotohira: What to Order and Where to Eat It

Honetsukidori in Kotohira: What to Order and Where to Eat It

What honetsukidori is, oyadori vs. wakadori, where to eat it near Kotohira Shrine, and what to expect on cost and timing in 2026.

7 Best Places to Eat in Kotohira Near the Shrine Approach

7 Best Places to Eat in Kotohira Near the Shrine Approach

A practical 2026 guide to where to eat in Kotohira: 7 walkable picks near Kotohira Shrine, the honetsukidori specialty, and ryokan dining tips.

Sanuki Udon in Kotohira: A Guide to Kagawa's Soul Food

Sanuki Udon in Kotohira: A Guide to Kagawa's Soul Food

Discover the best Sanuki udon in Kotohira, from udon-making classes at Nakano Udon School to shops along the Konpira Shrine approach.

Kotohira Shrine Approach Sweets and Snacks

Kotohira Shrine Approach Sweets and Snacks

Discover the best Kotohira sweets and snacks to fuel your Konpira-san climb. From 700-year-old yuzu candy to udon-making classes, plan your food stops here.