Sen no Yado — Neighborhood
Restaurants, convenience stores & shops nearby
* Directions and distances are approximate. For exact locations and opening hours, tap the "Map" button (Google Maps) for each shop.
2 min walk (approx. 170 m)
A popular Western-style diner right next to the house, along Route 23. Generous portions, loved by locals and visitors alike. Open for lunch and dinner.
About 2 min by car (approx. 550 m) ・ open 24 hours
The nearest convenience store (Meishi Kuwana Nagashimacho branch). Drinks, snacks, alcohol and daily necessities. Parking available. The road there is narrow and dark at night, so we recommend going by car rather than on foot.
About 4 min by car
A local favorite izakaya (Japanese pub). Great for lunch sets or an evening drink with home-style dishes.
About 6 min by car
A very popular local kaiten-zushi (conveyor-belt sushi) restaurant, known for quality fish. It gets busy at lunch and on weekends — going early is recommended.
About 7 min by car
Supermarket open until midnight — groceries, ready-made meals and alcohol, with a DAISO 100-yen shop attached. The most convenient place to stock up.
About 7 min by car
Medicine, toiletries, baby supplies and snacks. Right next to Ichigokan.
About 8 min by car
A supermarket near Kintetsu-Nagashima Station with fresh local produce.
About 8 min by car
Yakiniku restaurant in front of Nagashima Station — for when you're craving grilled meat.
About 8 min by car
Family-friendly Japanese restaurant chain, open from 8:00 a.m. — a good option for breakfast too.
About 8 min by car
Known for authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza.
About 8 min by car
A friendly neighborhood sushi restaurant near Nagashima Station, known for generous lunch sets.
About 9 min by car
Japan's beloved burger chain, open from 8:00 a.m. Terrace seating available.
About 10 min by car
One of Japan's largest outlet malls with 300+ shops, plus plenty of restaurants and a food court — handy for meals as well.
Host's Picks
Places that Hiro — your host Haru's husband, who was born and raised in this area — actually goes to. You can't go wrong. Shops marked ★ in the list above are favorites too.
About 8 min by car
A calm Japanese restaurant in Nagashima — great for a relaxed meal.
About 8 min by car
Popular ramen shop in Nagashima — for a hearty meal.
About 8 min by car
Kuwana's most famous name in beef. A historic ryotei founded in the Meiji era — perfect for a special sukiyaki dinner. Reservations recommended.
About 8 min by car
A cheap-and-delicious local yakiniku joint, loved for decades.
About 8 min by car
A serious ramen shop that has been featured in the Michelin Guide. Expect a line.
About 8 min by car
Stylish teppanyaki — a good dinner choice.
About 8 min by car
An institution of over 70 years — udon and Kuwana's specialty hamaguri clam dishes.
About 8 min by car
Popular Taiwanese restaurant with hearty portions, open until midnight.
About 8 min by car
Old-school okonomiyaki (savory pancake) — real local flavor.
About 8 min by car
One of Kuwana's most popular ramen shops — lines out the door.
About 9 min by car
A slightly more upscale conveyor-belt sushi restaurant.
About 10 min by car
Try Kuwana's specialty hamaguri clam dishes here.
About 10 min by car
Popular for fragrant charcoal-grilled eel.
About 10 min by car
A renowned unagi restaurant — fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth eel.
About 13 min by car
Japan's budget-friendly kaiten-zushi chain.
About 15 min by car
Grilled meat and shabu-shabu — nice for a family dinner.