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5 Days on Japan’s LONGEST Bullet Train Route 🇯🇵 | 2300km Long-Distance-Journey
5 Days on Japan’s LONGEST Bullet Train Route 🇯🇵 | 2300km Long-Distance-Journey
Embark on an epic 2300km Shinkansen journey from Kagoshima to Hakodate, stopping in 13 cities to savor regional ramen, okonomiyaki, eel, gyoza, and fresh seafood, while exploring castles and shrines along the way.
5 days · 17 places · 1 experience
Day 1 · 3 places · Kyushu, Japan
Kagoshima to Hakata: Kyushu Ramen Showdown
“On day one, we rode from Kagoshima to Kumamoto, visited Kumamoto Castle, then had a ramen showdown between Kumamoto and Hakata's famous tonkotsu ramen, ending the day in Hakata.”
1Kumamoto CastleCastle · Kumamoto4.5 (3,260)Kumamoto Castle, 1-1 Honmaru, Chuo Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0002, JapanCreator's voice
2Ramen TengaitenRamen restaurant · Kumamoto3.9 (1,297)Closed · opens tomorrow 11 AMTengaiten (Kumamoto Station), 3 Chome-15-30 Kasuga, Nishi Ward, Kumamoto, 860-0047, Japan- Kumamoto Ramen · ¥900 — Unlike regular tonkotsu ramen, Kumamoto ramen features a unique texture profile with 'sand' (likely fried garlic chips) and garlic powder. The pork bone and chicken bone soup is delicious, and you can add spiciness to taste. Costs ¥900.
3Hakata Station Ramen AlleyNoodle shop · Fukuoka4.1 (787)Open · until 11 PMHakata Noodle Street, 2F, 博多めん街道 1-1 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0012, Japan- Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza, Beer Set · ¥1,100 — A set featuring Hakata's famous tonkotsu ramen, gyoza, and beer. The ramen soup is thick and delicious, and the gyoza are good. The beer, however, was not to the creator's taste. The set costs ¥1,100.
Day 2 · 3 places · Kansai, Japan
Hakata to Osaka: Okonomiyaki Battle
“Day two was dedicated to an okonomiyaki showdown, starting from Hakata to Hiroshima to try Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, then heading to Osaka for Kansai-style.”
4Hiroshima Peace Memorial ParkMemorial park · Hiroshima4.7 (30,152)ClosedPeace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, JapanCreator's voice
5Okonomiyaki MicchanOkonomiyaki restaurant · Hiroshima4.0 (7,123)Open · until 2:30 PMOkonomiyaki Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori Main Store, チュリス八丁堀 １F 6-7 Hatchobori, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0013, Japan- Hiroshima Okonomiyaki — Hiroshima's specialty okonomiyaki is characterized by its thin batter and distinct layers of vegetables, ingredients like shrimp and squid, and soba noodles. The noodles are a key differentiator from Osaka-style okonomiyaki. It's a treat for both the eyes and nose, and tastes actually good.
6Shin-Osaka StationTransit station · Osaka4.1 (7,818)Shin-Ōsaka Station, Osaka, Japan- Osaka Mix Okonomiyaki — In Kansai-style okonomiyaki, the batter and ingredients are mixed together. This Osaka Mix version looks delicious, and you can add bonito flakes and green seaweed to your liking. The batter is soft and it's actually really good. You can eat it with a spatula.
Day 3 · 3 places · Chubu, Japan
Osaka to Tokyo: Tokaido Eel & Fuji Views
“Day three took us along the oldest bullet train route, the Tokaido, stopping in Nagoya and Hamamatsu for eel, and Shin-Fuji for Mount Fuji, before ending the day in Tokyo.”
7Shirakawa HitsumabushiShirakawaShirakawa, Ono District, Gifu, JapanCreator's voice- Hitsumabushi · ¥3,100 — Hitsumabushi is grilled eel with a soy-based sauce served on top of white rice. There's a specific way to eat it: first, try a quarter with just the sauce; next, add condiments like green onions and seaweed; for the third quarter, add wasabi and dashi stock to make ochazuke; finally, eat the last quarter however you like. It costs ¥3,100 and is very delicious.
8Unagi FujinoyaJapanese restaurant · Brooklyn4.8Closed · opens tomorrow 5 PMKinjo, 11 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201- Unajyu · ¥3,200 — A dish of eel served over rice in a lacquered box. The eel is soft and delicious, with a generous amount of sauce. The liver soup is also a nice accompaniment. It's fantastic and very reasonable at ¥3,200.
9Shin-Fuji StationTrain station · Fuji3.9 (2,856)Shin-Fuji Station, Kawanarijima, Fuji, Shizuoka 416-0939, Japan- Mt. Fuji miniature chocolate — A miniature chocolate shaped like Mount Fuji, purchased in hopes of making the real Mount Fuji appear from Shin-Fuji Station.
Day 4 · 6 places · Tohoku, Japan
Tokyo to Aomori: Gyoza, Beef Tongue & Cold Noodles
“Day four continued north from Tokyo, visiting Utsunomiya for gyoza and a shrine, Sendai for beef tongue and zunda, Morioka for cold noodles, and finally ending the day in Aomori.”
10Utsunomiya Gyoza Alleyfood-street · UtsunomiyaGyoza St, Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan- Variety Gyoza Set with Non-alcoholic Beer · ¥1,370 — A set offering a variety of gyoza, including some with pink wrappers, paired with non-alcoholic beer. The gyoza are delicious, described as a 'mamamia moment'. The total price for the set was ¥1,370.
11Futaarayama JinjaShinto shrine · Utsunomiya4.2 (2,789)Closed · opens tomorrow 6 AMUtsunomiya Futaarayama Shrine, 1 Chome-1-1 Babadori, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0026, Japan
12Sendai Station Underground Shopping MallTransit station · Sendai4.2 (4,885)Sendai Station, 1 Chome-1-1 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, JapanCreator's voice- Beef Tongue Set Meal · ¥2,512 — A set meal featuring thickly sliced beef tongue, served with soup. The beef tongue is chewy and delicious, with four slices in two pieces making for a complete meal. It costs ¥2,512.
13Zunda ChayaDessert restaurant · Sendai4.2 (2,041)Open · until 9 PMJapan, 〒980-0021 Miyagi, Sendai, Aoba Ward, Central, 1 Chome−1−1 Zunda Saryo Sendai Station Zunda Komichi Branch, 仙台駅3F- Matcha Zunda Shake — A shake with matcha on top and edamame at the bottom, making it feel a bit healthier. It's actually good.
- Edamame dessert — A sweet dessert made from edamame, described as having a nice sweetness.
14Morioka Cold Noodles RestaurantCold noodle restaurant · Morioka4.0 (1,274)Open · until 10 PMMorioka Reimen Jujuen, フェザン南館 B1F 1-44 Moriokaekimaedori, Morioka, Iwate 020-0034, Japan- Morioka Cold Noodles · ¥1,100 — Cold noodles served in a spicy-looking soup, accompanied by takuan (pickled radish), cucumber, and apple. You can add vinegar to make it milder. It costs ¥1,100.
15Dormy Inn Shin-AomoriHotel · Aomori4.5 (766)Dormy Inn Aomori, 2 Chome-5-1 Shinmachi, Aomori, 030-0801, Japan- Free late-night ramen service — Dormy Inn's famous complimentary late-night ramen, perfect for a snack. One bowl is enough if you've already had noodles earlier.
Day 5 · 2 places · Hokkaido, Japan
Aomori to Hakodate: Seafood Finale
“Day five, the last day, started with a fresh seafood Nokkedon in Aomori, then the final leg of the Shinkansen journey to Hakodate for a celebratory sushi feast.”
- Experience · 1 place
Build Your Own Nokkedon
- Nokkedon (custom seafood rice bowl) · ¥2000 (12 tickets) — A custom-made seafood rice bowl where you choose your favorite toppings. I picked medium-fatty tuna, milt (shirako), spot prawn, and salmon. The fatty tuna melts in your mouth, and the shirako is a unique, 'living organism' taste. Paired with miso soup with kelp, it's a palate paradise.
- Orin apple — A fresh apple from a vendor at the market. The creator vows to buy one every time they visit Aomori.
16Aomori Gyosai CenterSeafood market · Aomori4.1Closed · opens tomorrow 7 AMAomori Gyosai Center (Aomori Nokkedon), 1 Chome-11-16 Furukawa, Aomori, 030-0862, JapanCreator's voice 
17Nemuro Hanamaru HakodateConveyor belt sushi restaurant · Hakodate4.1 (3,041)Open · until 10 PMNemuro Hanamaru Hakodate Shop, キラリス函館 地下 1階 20-1 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063, Japan- Assorted Sushi (Tuna, Scallop, Medium-Fatty Tuna) · ¥1,661 — A selection of sushi including jewel-like tuna, double-decker scallop, and medium-fatty tuna. The fatty tuna is described as the best tuna the creator has ever had, melting in the mouth. The entire meal, including various items, cost ¥1,661. The revolving sushi here is surprisingly good.
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