Honke Owariya started their business in 1465 but they started as a confectionery shop instead of a soba restaurant. Is this the oldest shop in Japan?

Everyone who visits Osaka will recognise the name Daruma as the best restaurant for Kushikatsu. The deep fried goodness was so yummy for cold winter afternoon!

This private onsen is only 85 minutes from Shinjuku Train Station which makes it a perfect day trip for a family.

Menbakaichidai is very famous for its fire ramen and if you plan a trip to Kyoto, this is one that you simply cannot miss! The small restaurant definitely mixed a lot of fun, great food and awesome atmosphere together.

I've been an avid Inari-zushi eater since I found out about it back in junior high school. Inari-zushi is a simple type of sushi where rice vinegar gets stuffed into deep fried tofu skin (aburaage).

The Shirohige's Cream Puff Factory is owned by the sister in law of Hayao Miyazaki. The cafe itself was decorated a lot with characters that was created by Mr. Miyazaki, the founder of the Studio Ghibli. I was so happy to finally taste the famous Totoro Creampuffs!

We didn't have time to try other famous ramen places in Japan but if you only need time for one then go for Ichiran instead, where numerous people have tried and agreed that they made amazing ramen dishes!