Hello everyone! This time, I'm going to introduce Ueno. I started from Iriya Station. Iriya Station isn't a well-known spot, but since it's right next to Ueno, I started there for a more convenient route!

Ueno is a popular destination with many attractions, like museums, art galleries, a zoo, and markets. (Ueno—a famous tourist spot for foreigners!) So it's a common spot for many tourists. Today, I'll show you a new side of Ueno to reveal its unique charm from a different perspective.

Today, I'll show you a new side of Ueno to reveal its unique charm from a different perspective. Wow, everyone, I really wanted to come here after seeing it on social media! The first place today is Rebon Kaisaiyu!

At the entrance, you store your shoes in the shoe locker, change into the indoor slippers provided, and then go in. This place is a café renovated from a neighborhood bathhouse that had been loved for over 90 years since 1928.

This place is a café renovated from a neighborhood bathhouse that had been loved for over 90 years since 1928. I've been to cafés before that were renovated from factories or old buildings, but a bathhouse?! Isn't that so unique?

When I walked in, I felt so thrilled—coming here was such a good choice! And here's the thing: it's closer to Iriya Station, not Ueno Station, so not a lot of people know about it yet, haha.

I thought this place would be all about the atmosphere, but they’re serious about their coffee, roasting it in-house! So I’ll try their signature menu item, Mariage. It’s a set where you can enjoy coffee and ice cream together.

They say this lets you taste the richness of the coffee, so I’ll give it a try! It's a menu item with a completely different charm from a bathhouse. The smell of the coffee is so rich! I could have chosen iced coffee, but since I’m having it with ice cream, 

I went with hot coffee instead. I wonder if it tastes as good as it smells?  I'm satisfied! It has that comforting, nutty taste that I love in coffee. ❤️ Ah, this is nice~  Now it’s time to try the ice cream.

One bite… oh, two bites… 
wow, three bites… Why is this so delicious? This chocolate is apparently called Mörk Chocolate, 
which started in Melbourne! I think I might really like the taste of this chocolate. It’s not as sweet as I expected; it actually has a very fresh feel to it, 

which surprised me!  I thought it would be more like 
pairing a sweet ice cream with bitter coffee, thinking they’d balance each other nicely.  But it wasn’t that simple at all; it was like experiencing different layers of coffee in one go.

It’s almost like pairing a drink with the perfect appetizer. You know how you carefully consider what drink will go well? From now on, I’ll start looking for coffee that complements ice cream! In Japanese bathhouses, there’s often
 a curious image of Mount Fuji painted on the walls, right?

I wondered why they have this image of Mount Fuji, 
so I looked it up, and it turns out that Mount Fuji is a symbol of Japan. It also gives off a feeling of good fortune and blessings, so they started painting it in bathhouses a long time ago.

What I didn’t know, though, is that bathhouses with Mount Fuji painted on them are mainly found in the Kanto region, especially around Tokyo.

So, there are often no Mount Fuji paintings
 in Osaka bathhouses! Wow, that’s surprising! (they call the person sitting here a bantosan)
They even let me sit at the bandai (番台)—the elevated spot where the attendant usually sits.

I felt a bit nervous about climbing up to such a high place; should I try it? Haha (trying to imitate a bantosan 🤣) Guys, it was such an entertaining place! You don’t often get a chance to see a bathhouse in so much detail.

The staff were friendly, and the atmosphere and taste were both top-notch! (definitely a place worth revisiting ❤️)
I think I’ll be coming back here for sure. I’ve crossed over toward Ueno Station. It was about a 15-minute walk from Iriya Station, 

but to save time and energy, I took the Hibiya Line, which only took around two minutes. Looking from above like this, 
Ueno Station seems huge, doesn’t it? Including the Shinkansen, Ueno Station is a massive terminal with a total of 11 lines converging here.

Including the Shinkansen, Ueno Station is a massive terminal with a total of 11 lines converging here. There are various theories about the origin of the name "Ueno." One theory is that "上野" means "a field stretching across high ground."

Now, it's hard to believe that this bustling urban area was once wilderness. Also, this Ueno Station was once called the “Kitano Genkan-guchi,” meaning “North Entrance.” In the past, Ueno was the starting station for trains heading to northern regions like Niigata and Akita. People from those areas would arrive at Ueno Station if they were coming to Tokyo.

In the past, Ueno was the starting station for trains heading to northern regions like Niigata and Akita. People from those areas would arrive at Ueno Station if they were coming to Tokyo.

It was a special station for them! I’m walking along, wondering if I’m on the right path… The place I’m trying to find isn’t somewhere you’d stumble upon by accident; it’s tucked away in a spot you’d have to actively search for.

I think it’s around here… Ah, this must be it! This place not only sells books, but also has a café, a dining area, and even sells plants. Plants, books, cafés—these are all things I love! Let’s stop by for a bit.

The first floor is a cozy bookstore area, and I even found books by one of my favorite authors! If you go up the stairs to the second floor, there’s a space where you can enjoy coffee and food, 

and right next to it is an area set up for pottery. I thought about eating here, but since there’s one more place I want to visit today, I just bought a book by my favorite author and left.

The space was so calming, like being in the middle of a forest. I think it would be nice to have a meal here next time. Uh-oh, it’s starting to rain a little… but I’ve made it just in time!

Guys, this place specializes in wagyu beef! I’m planning to order their signature lunch menu: Eldest - rich egg yukhoe rice bowl, Middle - steak rice bowl, and Youngest - assorted yukhoe rice bowl. Today’s meal has arrived, filling the table!

Wow, it’s really vibrant and beautiful. I want to savor the wagyu flavor, so I’m starting with the second menu item. I already know that the combination of wasabi and beef is delicious! (The wagyu’s rich texture ❤️) You need to chew the wagyu to taste

The wagyu has a flavor that intensifies the more you chew. At first, I thought having three rice bowls would feel too heavy, but the rice portions aren’t overwhelming, so I feel pretty comfortable, haha. Next, I’ll try the first dish—

a yukhoe rice bowl with a rich egg. The orange color of the yolk is really deep. Is the yolk already seasoned? I thought it was because of the color, but it wasn’t! Let’s take a bite.

Wow, this just melts in your mouth… Each dish has a unique texture, which makes it fun! Raw and cooked beef have slightly different flavors depending on how they’re prepared, so it’s a fun experience, haha. It’s a flavor that just puts you in a good mood.

Wagyu has a luxurious image, so even in Japan, it’s not something people eat all the time. And the egg here is exceptional! It was so delicious I scraped the bowl clean, haha. Now, I’m going to try the third dish, 

which is yukhoe topped with various seafood! (scallops, caviar, salmon roe) Eating both beef and seafood together is a luxurious and glamorous experience! This meal actually makes me feel motivated to work hard. I didn’t have to worry about having three rice bowls—it wasn’t too much at all.

I enjoyed every bite to the very end! Since I was in Ueno, I decided to pass by Ameyoko as well. Maybe because it was raining today, it wasn’t as lively as usual. Normally, it’s a lot busier, haha, so today’s Ameyoko felt relatively calm.

Now, I think I’ll head toward Ueno Park to check out the zoo! Q: What comes to mind when you think of Ueno? A: Many Japanese people would probably say “pandas.” Let’s go to Ueno Park, where the pandas are!

Ueno Park  Ueno Zoo~~ Since the weather’s cloudy today, it doesn’t look like it’ll be too crowded. Ah, it seems I won’t get to see the pandas today… 😢 I went in right after ticket inspection~

The panda paw prints! It's been a while since I've seen these! Ueno Park is home to Japan's first zoo. Although I won't be able to see the pandas today, I'll still enjoy looking at all the other animals!

I came to the zoo by myself—I wanted to come with a friend, but I'm here alone. It's still fun! Ueno is a place where students from out of town often come on school trips. There are probably a lot of school groups here today too.

There are lots of students around! What should I look at first?! I decided to start with the monkeys 🐒 They're so adorable, bouncing around playfully, haha. Next, the flamingos! Aren't their colors so vibrant and beautiful?!

I stopped by the gift shop too! At least I got to "meet" the pandas as dolls… How was Ueno today? Starting from Iriya Station, I took you on a calm little tour suited to my tastes. I was able to show you a different side of Ueno beyond the main tourist spots, like Ameyoko.

One thing I did regret was not seeing Ueno Zoo's iconic pandas. If there's a particular animal you'd like to see, I'd recommend checking in advance before visiting. Well, that's it for today's video! See you in the next one!

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