The best takoyaki outside of Osaka (and maybe the best, period) is right here in Osu. Made to order and served out of a truck backed up to a yatai-style front.
Lovely ryokan overlooking the Kiso River. English-speaking staff, private dining rooms, public and private onsen, excellent food. An essential experience if you're visiting Japan. Beware, cash only!
Cute place. The cook happily made an off-menu ramen bowl with chicken for the non-pork-eater in our party.
Unbelievable value: ¥500 breakfast buffet with coffee, tea, juice, rice porridge, soup, and a dozen or more mostly vegetable-based dishes. TRY THE NATTO - so much better than the packaged kind!
Cozy local bar, great friendly bartender who speaks perfect English and will craft you a cocktail to suit your tastes. Great record collection!
Keep climbing! No view to speak of from the top, but totally worthwhile to complete the loop. The crowd thins out quickly as you make your way up.
Great coffee and fantastic breakfast sets, even for a vegan skeptic. Lovely English-speaking staff.
Large shrine complex, nice oasis in the middle of the city. Beautiful at night, but feels weirdly overdeveloped, almost more like an Epcot exhibit than a traditional Japanese shrine.
Lovely coffee shop on the river with good food and excellent drinks. Staff speaks perfect English.
Great value near Beijing airport. Clean, air-conditioned rooms, free shuttle, and a surprisingly delicious buffet.
Loved this place! Tons of outdoor seating, excellent local beer list, great cocktails, great food. All around wonderful experience
