Hiroko｜Japan Tour Designer

♨️ Did you know there's a place in Kumano where you can rent an entire onsen all to yourself? Touji no Niwa Kumano-Kawayu, in Kawayu Onsen in Kumano, Wakayama, is a hot spring retreat set inside a registered cultural property nearly 100 years old (a historic hot spring ryokan). It's fully private rental only. You wear a bathing garment, so couples, groups and families can all enjoy it together. You move through a half body bath, then a craft mist bath, then an outdoor bath, slowly resetting your mind and body 🌿 The concept is "soak, drink, rest." Upstairs, TOJI Cafe serves local treats like Kumano pork pâté, craft onsen beer and junmai sake. The daytime plan is a 2-hour private rental, and there's a more casual hourly evening slot too. It only opened in April 2026, so come reset yourself on your Kumano Kodo journey. 📍 Touji no Niwa Kumano-Kawayu (Kawayu Onsen, Wakayama) ♨️ Fully private, reservation required 💴 2-hour rental from ¥13,000 (about $85)/person ⏰ Open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM #wakayama #kumano #onsen #japantravel #pr

A hotel made for Kuromi fans in Kyoto I'm a huge Sanrio fan, so staying in a room that's completely Kuromi felt like a dream. I stayed in the Goth Loli room, where the walls, ceiling, bed and even the picture frames are all Kuromi, done in a moody black and purple style 🖤💜 There's also a cute pop Cosmic Kuromi room, so you can pick whichever vibe suits you. You even get original Kuromi amenities to take home, and the room sleeps up to 4. It's super popular, so be sure to book before you go! 📍 Kyoto (RESI STAY THE KYOTO) 🖤 Fully Kuromi themed room, up to 4 🚶 13 min from Kyoto Station #klookkreator #kuromi #sanrio #pr @Klook USA

A brand new spot just opened in Gion, Kyoto, where they grill Kobe and Omi beef right in front of you, teppan style. It's right by Yasaka Shrine, so the access is amazing!!!! The chef grills your Kobe and Omi beef course right before your eyes, and both the look and the taste are next level. Trained at Michelin restaurants and five star hotels, he pairs the beef with seasonal Kyoto ingredients for the perfect plate 🥩 Enjoying this in the beautiful old streets of Gion feels so luxurious, perfect for a special occasion. In my course the beef was incredible, but the rare salmon steak and the truffle soup were SO good too ✨️ And this place even has halal-friendly wagyu courses, so everyone can enjoy it with peace of mind. Sudaku is a famous brand with around 50 shops across Japan, already open in Singapore and the Philippines, with London and Shanghai coming next. This new Gion location is their premium line, and the rich course menus are the highlight! 📍 Gion, Kyoto (by Yasaka Shrine) 🚶 10 min from Gion-Shijo Station 🗓 Opening July 1, 2026 #kyoto #gion #kobebeef #wagyu #pr

Experience real kendo and the way of the samurai in Kyoto 🥷 Booking link in my bio! Use my code HIROKOJAPAN for a discount on Klook 🎟️ I took a program in Kyoto where you get to handle a katana and try kendo. Everyone trains together, so it turned into a really fun cultural exchange. They even teach you the spirit of Bushido, the samurai code, in a classroom session. So you don't just try kendo, you really understand the culture behind it. No experience needed and all the gear is included, so anyone can join. A must-try for an authentic Japanese experience! #kendo #kyoto #japantravel #samurai #kyototrip

Every JDM fan's dream in Osaka🏎️ I'd only ever seen the legendary AE86 in the manga. Never thought I'd actually drive one myself... just hearing the engine roar gave me chills!! This shop has way more than the 86, so JDM fans fly in from all over the world every single day. It's super popular, so be sure to book before you go! 📍 Osaka (MR.HIRO CAR STUDIO) 🚗 AE86, plus RX-7, GT-R, S2000 and more 🛂 International Driving Permit + passport required #klookkreator @Klook USA #JDM #initialD #ae86 #PR

Looking for somewhere beyond Kyoto's famous tourist spots? Let me show you a hidden gem you have to visit! 🐻 NEW in Kyoto, a bear paw cafe! 📍Kyoto / Anakuma Cafe Have you ever gotten your coffee from a bear? At ANAKUMA CAFE, a fluffy bear paw reaches out from a hole in the wall to hand you your drink. So cute and so much fun! This is their brand new 3rd location, just opened in May 2026 in Kawaramachi-Sanjo. The story goes that the bears left the forest and opened this cafe to befriend humans and ask us to protect nature. Kyoto even has a special experience called "Truth of the Bear," where you put your hand in the hole and the bear asks if you can be trusted. They use all kinds of playful tricks to surprise and delight you! 📍ANAKUMA CAFE Kyoto (Kawaramachi-Sanjo) 🚶 3 min from Kyoto Shiyakushomae Station ⏰ 11:00-22:00 #PR #anakumacafe #kyoto #kyotocafe #japantravel

📍Osaka / Namba Heavy Machinery RC Cafe 👉 Book through the link in my bio! Use「HIROKOJAPAN」for a Klook discount 🎉 A brand new cafe in Namba, Osaka's most popular tourist area, where you can play with RC heavy machinery 🚜 I thought 90 minutes might be too long, but I got so into operating the machines that the time flew by! It's not just for kids - adults will fall in love with it too 🔥 The experience includes light snacks (pizza, fried chicken, fries), a drink bar, and all-you-can-eat soft-serve ice cream. Amazing value! 📍In the heart of Namba (4F of a karaoke/arcade building) ⏰ Hours 　・Weekdays: 12:00 - 5:00 AM (next day) 　・Holidays: 11:00 - 5:00 AM (next day) 🕐 Experience: 90 min 🍕 Includes snacks, drink bar & unlimited soft-serve! 👶 Fun for both kids and adults #klookkreator @Klook USA #osaka #namba #PR

Pokémon Room locations in Japan 🇯🇵👇 📍MIMARU Kyoto STATION / Pokémon Room I stayed at the Pokémon Room at MIMARU Kyoto STATION and it was the best hotel experience ever 🥹 I booked this stay on Klook and you can too! Use my code HIROKOJAPAN to get a discount 🎉 The room is filled with 100 Pokémon everywhere. Sleeping Snorlax on the bed, Pokémon in the kitchen, bathroom, even on the dishes and mugs. It's a dream for any Pokémon fan 🔥 The kitchen comes fully equipped so you can even cook your own meals 🍳 There are bunk beds too, so it's perfect for families. Your kids will absolutely love it!!! MIMARU hotels are always close to the station and super clean, so it's the perfect place to make unforgettable memories 🏨 🗼 Tokyo MIMARU Tokyo Ueno EAST MIMARU Tokyo Hatchobori MIMARU Tokyo Ginza EAST MIMARU Tokyo Kinshicho MIMARU Tokyo Ikebukuro ⛩ Kyoto MIMARU Kyoto Shinmachi Sanjo MIMARU Kyoto Kawaramachi Gojo MIMARU Kyoto Nishinotoin Takatsujii MIMARU Kyoto STATION ← I stayed here! 🏯 Osaka MIMARU Osaka Namba NORTH #klookkreator @klook_usa #pokemonroom #mimaru #kyoto

🔖Japan’s Ultimate Anime& Retro Game Hunt 📍HARD OFF If you love anime and retro games you NEED to visit Hard Off in Japan 🎮✨ This place feels like a real treasure hunt. You can find original Nintendo consoles, rare games, nostalgic Gundam model kits, and even prize figures that were never sold in stores. Some items are things you could only win from lottery games before, which makes it even more exciting.Japan has amazing second hand quality so many products look almost new. Hard Off stores are all over Japan so add this to your travel list 🇯🇵Save this for your Japan trip ✈️ #PR #hardoff #famicom #anime #japan

📍Pokémon 30th in Osaka! Walking around Osaka, I randomly stumbled on this limited time Pokémon ad! So lucky! It’s way too cute!!!!! 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Sharing beautiful places, local shops, and unique experiences across Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto since June 2024. I love introducing not only famous spots but also hidden gems, connecting visitors with amazing people and places. Follow for more Japan travel inspiration. 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 #japan #pokemon #osaka

🔖Lucky FamilyMart Socks in Japan🇯🇵 I found these famous socks at FamilyMart in Japan.They’re super popular with tourists right now. They were made in collaboration with a fashion brand, so the quality is actually really good — soft, comfy, and simple.When I went to the store today, there was only one pair left. And they’re only about $2.5.Japan convenience stores are on another level. Have you ever bought clothes at a convenience store? 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Sharing beautiful places, local shops, and unique experiences across Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto since June 2024. I love introducing not only famous spots but also hidden gems, connecting visitors with amazing people and places. Follow for more Japan travel inspiration. →@hirokojapan.travel 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 #japan #familymart #conbini #visitjapan

Osaka Temple Calligraphy Experience!! KOKORO SHINSAIBASHI → @kokoro_shinsaibashi Saishō-ji Temple 1-6-18 Kitahorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka 550-0014, Japan Open: 8:00 am - 11:00 am 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Sharing beautiful places, local shops, and unique experiences across Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto since June 2024. I love introducing not only famous spots but also hidden gems, connecting visitors with amazing people and places. Follow for more Japan travel inspiration. → @hirokojapan.travel 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 #OsakaExperience #japaneseculture #CalligraphyArt #pr

📍NARA / The birthplace of Street Fighter-「Kashihara City」 The founder of Capcom, the company that created Street Fighter, is from Kashihara City. Because of this connection, Kashihara has built several Street Fighter statues to honor the series. In December 2025, the fourth statue—Edmond Honda—was completed. You can reach this spot in about 30 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station, the station closest to the famous Todaiji Temple. It’s an easy side trip, so I highly recommend stopping by! 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Sharing beautiful places, local shops, and unique experiences across Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto since June 2024. I love introducing not only famous spots but also hidden gems, connecting visitors with amazing people and places. Follow for more Japan travel inspiration. → @hirokojapan.travel 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 #StreetFighter #nara #Kashihara #bronzestatue

📍OSAKA / TAPTAP Lab （Coin Ring, Custom Silver, Permanent Jewelry） There is a shop in Shinsekai, one of Osaka’s most popular tourist spots, where you can turn old Japanese coins into rings. The kanji engraved on the coins looks incredibly cool.They can craft a ring from the coin you choose in about twenty minutes. They also sell beautiful ready made rings with kanji designs. 🗺️1-20-12 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka 556-0002, Japan ⏰️11 AM – 5:30 PM（Closed Tue, Wed and Thu） 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Sharing beautiful places, local shops, and unique experiences across Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto since June 2024. I love introducing not only famous spots but also hidden gems, connecting visitors with amazing people and places. Follow for more Japan travel inspiration. → @hirokojapan.travel 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 #taptap_jewelry #japanesecoinring #shinsekai #CoinRing #PR

📍OSAKA / Osaka Digital Art「MIRACLE WORLD」 I visited the new interactive digital art museum MIRACLE WORLD in Osaka Namba!!! The music and visuals were so powerful that it made me feel excited. The clips in this video show only part of the experience, so you should definitely visit and feel it for yourself. It is a permanent exhibition, not a limited time event, so you can go anytime.It opens on December 5, 2025. 〒2-8-17 Sennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka ,Namba Oriental Hotel B1F ,Osaka 542-0074, Japan 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 Sharing beautiful places, local shops, and unique experiences across Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto since June 2024. I love introducing not only famous spots but also hidden gems, connecting visitors with amazing people and places. Follow for more Japan travel inspiration. → @hirokojapan.travel 𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸𓐍 𓂃 𓈒𓏸 #osaka #namba #miracleworld #digitalart #PR