Universal Studios Japan is a wonderful park for both kids and parents. The atmosphere is vibrant and full of energy—the entertainers and staff may look exhausted, but they continuously smile, dance, and greet guests, pouring their energy into the experience. However, the park can get quite crowded. Unless you opt for a VIP pass, expect to wait around 40 minutes for most attractions. As an American theme park located in Japan, the entry fee is about $90, and while many experiences inside are free, you'll need to budget an additional $90 if you want to access the Mario section (which is really aimed at die-hard fans—not necessarily for everyone). Additionally, if you plan to eat, budget around $50 on average for food (one meal). One thing I found disappointing was the lack of affordable costumes or hats. Offering items around $5-$8 for costumes or Mario hats would enhance the park's atmosphere and foster a greater sense of community among visitors. It would also be a nice touch for guests to choose their favorite movie or franchise and receive a corresponding badge. This could create a sense of unity, similar to the houses at Hogwarts, and enrich the overall experience. A highlight of my visit was the mobile app, which conveniently shows wait times for attractions. It's user-friendly and features two mini-games in PWA format—very fun! I believe the park could benefit from even more interactive quests for visitors to enjoy. (For example, searching for objects while traveling in a park to fill out a badge) Overall, I give Universal Studios Japan a 4 out of 5. It would be great to see more affordable souvenirs available to help visitors feel like a part of the studio, as the audience and fans are just as much a part of the movie success as the actors and characters themselves.

WOW. Exceeded expectations!! Tips for a smooth day at USJ: 1. Bring at least one 100 Yen coin for lockers (you’ll get it back). Change machines are available if needed. 2. Arrive early—about 45 minutes before opening—for the rope drop. 3. Hit Flying Dinosaur and the Hollywood rides first before crowds build. 4. Small snacks seem fine to bring in. Pack an empty water bottle to refill throughout the day. NOTE: There are a coiple convenience stores right off the train. 5. Must-do: Nintendo World! Even if just browsing, splurge on the Light-Up Star popcorn purse and a souvenir drink bottle. 6. If budget allows, buy an Express Pass—it makes a huge difference. 7. There's more variety to eat outside of the park, even a Shake Shack! The rest of the park: - Food is fun but mixed—the turkey leg was my standout favorite. - Plenty of characters to meet and endless photo ops. - Transit is simple: just follow the crowds. - The park and all bathrooms are clean spotless, well-organized, and the staff are incredibly warm. They even clap when you return from rides, which adds a joyful touch. Final thought: USJ is a place to enjoy to the fullest—lean into the atmosphere, savor the details, and let the day feel cinematic.

We visited USJ on November 6th (Thursday, weekday) and enjoyed our time there. We purchased express passes for 4 attractions (Flying Dinosaur/Hollywood Dream, Jaws/Jurassic Park, Forbidden Journey, and Mario Kart) and it really saved us time. However, it’s worth mentioning that if you have evening slots for designated zones/attractions, you don’t need to come early like we did. We had a slot for Forbidden Journey at 18:30 and Nintendo World at 20:00, and arrived at the park at 11:00. There was almost no waiting time to enter the park, up to 10 minutes maximum. Honestly, we visited all the interesting attractions with our pass within several hours and were just wandering around waiting for our time slots, even though we stood in a 40-minutes standard queue for Hollywood dream. In our opinion, only these attractions are worth visiting and waiting in queue: Flying Dinosaur, Hollywood Dream, Forbidden Journey (this attraction surprised us a lot!). Mario Kart and Jaws didn’t meet our expectations and honestly can be easily skipped. Also, if you don’t want to pay extra for express passes, you may want to visit popular zones like Nintendo World, Harry Potter and Kong in the evening. At 8pm there were almost no crowds in the Nintendo and Kong zones, and waiting time for attractions without passes was about 20-30 minutes. Though we generally enjoyed our experience, I deducted one star for overpriced food and merch. If you visit the Harry Potter Studio in Tokyo as well, consider purchasing your merch there — it’s way less expensive. Also, I brought my wand purchased at Warner Bros. Studio in Tokyo to the Harry Potter zone to try out some wand interactions, but it only worked with wands purchased at USJ, which felt like a money drain. On the positive side, the park staff were amazing, they were extremely encouraging and created a cheerful mood for our day.

One of the best themeparks in the world, probably better than disneyland too. Would recommend prebooking your tickets a month prior for a weekday.Also, would highly recommend getting the express pass 7 to cover all the high-thrill rides. The park itself is very convinient to travel through and from anywhere in Osaka, thanks to public transport (JR and Subway). Tip - if youre not buying the express pass, head to the park enterance 1 hour before the official opening time so you can access the supernintendo world/donkey kong land for free (else you need a timed ticket which is hard to get)

I had never been to a Universal park before, and I confess I even cried with emotion when I entered. I loved the experience and the immersion in this very whimsical and cool universe. In Super Nintendo World, you truly feel like you are inside the games, and all the staff pays special attention to ensure the experience. We would find an attendant, and because it was Halloween month, we would say 'trick or treat' and receive candy or a sticker. At the end, we went to the customer service center and asked for the stamp, and the lady brought it to us on top of a beautiful red velvet cushion and even gave us a '1st time visiting' sticker. Incredible! The park was not on its busiest day, but even so, the lines were super long (up to 2 hours), but every ride was worth it. Next time, I will definitely buy the Express Pass to be able to enjoy all the attractions calmly. I loved the experience

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Universal Studios Japan is an incredible theme park with amazing attractions, immersive worlds, and some of the best entertainment you’ll find anywhere. The attention to detail in areas like Super Nintendo World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is outstanding, and the rides are a perfect mix of fun, thrills, and nostalgia. Crowds can be intense, and waiting times get long—especially for the most popular rides—so buying Express Passes is almost essential if you want to make the most of your day. Food options are fun and thematic, though prices are on the higher side, which is normal for major theme parks. Overall, USJ delivers a fantastic experience full of energy, creativity, and unforgettable moments. Just plan ahead and prepare for long lines.

Beyond the famous rides, what I loved most about USJ were the small details people rarely mention. The staff are incredibly friendly and really stay in character, which adds so much fun to the day. The park is very clean and well-organised, and even the queues are beautifully themed with lots of little details and props to enjoy while waiting. It’s also very family-friendly, with clear signs, helpful crew members, and easy navigation. Even the food stands are well run and thoughtfully themed. Overall, USJ’s attention to detail and amazing staff make the whole experience feel magical from start to finish. Would definitely visit again!

This is easily one of the best aquariums we’ve visited. It took us about 3 hours to walk through and explore, and we got to see a wide variety of aquatic species. They also offer a stamp rally, which was a fun bonus. Be sure to bring a blank passport book or some paper so you can collect all the stamps. It's a nice little keepsake to remember your trip.

We loved our visit here! Lots of animals who seem very well cared for. There is a huuuge central tank with sharks and other fish in which you can see from various angles - it is great to see these big fish have so much space to move and swim. We enjoyed the kids stamp rally here too which was a nice extra. The gift shop was also lovely and very well priced.

As we go on the weekend, we have to buy the ticket at the counter as it was unavailable on klook apps. we got here around 2 hours earlier than opening time and start queing at 9am before they opened on 9.30am. We are the first in line so the wait time are not that long. however, coming later than this might make you wait even longer. the attraction was super good. every window were super cleaned except for penguin area, not sure why tho.. nonetheless, we can see all animal super clear and nice. we started the visit with sea otter, however the otter was lazy as they are still sleeping despite the opening hour 🤣🤣 the seal were super cute and interactive, the dolphin weee also very playful hahaha. the shark looks very mesmerizing and wow, super elegant! oh ya! please dont forget to check out the sunfish as well, so cuteeeee! all area outdoor and indoor was super clean including the toilet, love that very much! all in all, love the visit so much and please dont forget to end your visit with riding the ferris wheel! very much recommended! <3

The Osaka Aquarium is HUGE! I was told to visit it if I was ever in Osaka & I'm glad I did. It was very busy during the day, so we opted to get tickets later in the evening. On one hand, glad we went later on, because it was still busy with people & families. On the other hand, we saw later when the feeding times were & gathered that was one of the reasons why it had peak times. The animals were still relatively active when we went in the evening. There is a wide variety of nautical life & it was beautifully laid out in terms of walking. Seeing the lively animals, regardless of it not being feeding time, they seemed happy in their environments. Osaka Aquarium really cares about the environment of the creatures & continuously works on providng the best possible. It certainly shows in the animals lively behaviour. I left feeling positive about this place. It also had a great gift shop with many of the sea creatures in cute plushy form, so you can take home a little creature of your favorite! There's also themed plates, cups, Keychains & snacks. I highly reccomend visiting Osaka Aquarium. A+++

ABSOLUTELY A MUST. I’ve been to a few Aquariums. This one exhibits sea life along the “ring of fire” of the world, meaning along the coasts of land that line the Pacific Ocean. They had animals from fresh water to artic waters (5 degrees Celsius). Pro tip 1: get your tickets in advance as each time-slot does have limited entries. My family of 4 went on November 14th at 2pm, we thought it is low tourist season but there was still quite a line for same-day tickets. Waiting in like might have taken ~30 minutes and there was a sign that was updated that they just sold out thru 3pm. By luck, I tried to buy same-day tickets via online and was able to grab enough for 3:15pm slot. There is also a small mall so visitors can walk around, shop, eat. There are also other activities such as boat ride, Ferris wheel (maybe 8–10 stories high), so come and hangout more in the area. There are storage lockers at the entrance. Bring $400-1000yen, depending on size. Paying with coins worked best for us. Pro tip 2: Visitors enter in droves every 15 minutes, so the first few exhibits are VERY crowded. The building is built around the main tank in the center of the building which holds giant sharks, stingrays, and whales. The exhibits begin at the top of the tank and spiral downwards so I I suggest you immediately walk past the first 3-5 stations (or floors). Don’t worry you won’t miss too much as there’s still plenty more to enjoy along the little nooks towards the lower floors. There are even benches to sit and watch up against the tank. We planned to spend 1 hour here but ended up enjoying it for 2 hours at a very leisurely pace.

Best aquarium ever. Prebook tickets if possible, or get timed entry tickets at the venue. If you have a waiting time, enjoy delicious food at the Tempozan Market area and maybe do shopping too. Coming to the aquarium, though there is high crowd, it tends to clear very soon and youll get a glimpse of every tank.All tanks are neatly maintained for crystal clear view of the aquatic lifeforms. The central tank is huge and houses multiple types of sharks and the whalesharks (star of the show). We spent 3 hours at the aquarium and 2 hours at the tempozan marketplace. Also, there is a giant ferriswheel nearby for breathtaking view of Osaka port area.

Fascinating! Great collection of various species. Very interesting! We didn't have a reservation, so we had to wait around 1,5h to enter. Good point that you don't have to wait all this time in the queue (they sell tickets for specific time slot and the queue for that is very fast, I think we spent less than 10 minutes to buy the tickets). There is a market nearby(~3 mins by feet) where you can have lunch while waiting. Sometimes it gets a bit crowded inside, especially in front of the aquariums with some interesting kind of fish but if you wait just a bit, you can fully enjoy the view :)

The selection of Western-style sweets in the B1 floor of Takashimaya Osaka is very diverse, and they all look so delicious.

I went only to the massive food area in basement 1. Loads of different food you can take away, high quality. Also very very good cake. My favourite was the lemon chef’s hat cheesecake from Wasayi (?). Whittamer dessert (cream puff and truffle ball) were good but not heavenly, like the cheesecake. Lots of bento boxes, tempura, sushi for takeaway, too. All high quality it I would get any of the fried stuff unless you gonna eat it just after frying.

Can you say "Boujeee"! This is 12 stories of shopping all the things you want! The best floor is the basement where all the food is. Yummmmm!!

Great location at the heart of Namba station. There’s a bit of crowd in the weekend though.

Very good shopping mall, good experience, tax free off cash, saved us money and time.

A wide selection of local Japanese food from sushi to fresh food and some discounted after 6pm.

Got some Wagyu here to cook ourselves (from Tadakura Co.) Pricey (as you would expect) but very delicious. ¥19,600 for a cut of tenderloin and sirloin. Also got some veggies, strawberries, baked cheesecake, and sashimi from other vendors. All was great. We got the fancy expensive strawberries, and they were nothing like the ones back in North America. See pics!

Osaka Station, located within the shopping complex of Osaka Station City, is the biggest and busiest station in Western Japan. Like its neighbour Kyoto station (29 mins train ride away), Osaka station offers plentiful facilities and services to tourists and locals. The station is well liked by people as a great recreation and entertainment haven. The station itself has North Gate building and South Gate Building which are linked at ground floor by the station concourse. There are department stores, restaurants and many recreational facilities in both buildings. If you stay in nearby hotels, then you don’t need to venture out to any other area like Namba or Dontonbori for a huge and convenient shopping spree. You can go between the two buildings via two bridges on 3rd floor and 5th floor respectively. If you are a train enthusiast, then go to these two bridges and watch the trains coming and going on the rail tracks below. We spent a beautiful morning at the North Gate Building which is a 28 stories tall premises. Popular department stores like Lucua (my favourite store) and Isetan are located in this building. Shop till you faint. There are also a cinema, a fitness club and offices in this building complex as well. First we went up to the Toki-no-hiroba Plaza on the 5th floor of Osaka Station City. There is a bridge, decorated with 2 large clocks: one is gold and the other is silver in color. If you can get some snack like spaghetti, pizza, lasagna etc from the Caffe Bar Del Sole here on 5th floor. From this floor you can also see the train tracks and platforms below. We continued to visit the 10th floor of the North Gate Building. There we found a traditional Japanese style garden (called Yawaragi-no-niwa Garden; the meaning is peaceful garden). We saw many people enjoying the fresh air and warm sunlight peacefully whilst we were amused by the stunning city view calmly. Then we continued our exploration by going up an outside staircase to the Kaze-no-hiroba Plaza on 11th floor. Kaze-no-hiroba means “garden of the wind”. The plaza is quite true to its name because it is a long and breezy garden. However this garden is famous for its multiple and colorful fragrant flowers. A lady gardener was carefully tending the flowers and plants while we were there. She was really really focus on tending of the gorgeous flowers (see photos). Many young kids were playing joyfully at the water feature garden next to the flowers garden. There is a Tenku-no-noen Farm (heavenly plantation) located on 14th floor. It is a small rooftop farm 3 floors above the Kaze-no-hiroba Plaza. Well the name is really appropriate for this plantation! Why? Let me tell you. We would love to see the plantation, but we have to walk up an almost 70 degree angled long flight of stairs. When I looked up the long stairs I felt as if I were going up to heaven.😅😅I made 3 attempts but my legs went jelly and could not move so finally I gave up. For some unknown reasons, I felt the staircases were built in a scary straight angle (at least to me). I have climbed 12000 ft mountain in Tibet but it did not make me feel scary as I faced this only 3 floors high staircases. Unfortunately I chickened out after trying several attempts otherwise I would have taken some nice photos of the plantation to share with you here. All I know from my research is that a small vineyard and local vegetables herbs and fruits are planted in the plantation. Anyway I saw the same gardener from the 11th floor garden walked up elegantly and relaxingly up the “stairway to heaven” shortly after I quit walking up the stairs. Last but not least let’s explore the South Gate Building. You can find Daimaru department store and Hotel Granvia and Taiyo-no-hiroba Plaza (plant of the sun). I find that all the big train stations such as Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka stations have provided many great entertainment and recreational facilities for people to enjoy and explore.

If you are new to this building, you gonna get lost. But exploring here is fun. Shops everywhere and food everywhere.

One of the most mesmerizeng and amazing train station in Japan, what an enormous building just for a train station. Kudos to their architect

Too crowded... The city lives here and so to go somewhere can be impossible time to time. Everything you can find here, shopping 🛍️💗 eating etc. Osaka is not my type city and exactly different than Tokyo and Kyoto but in spite of this the city left good memories on me.

This is a very busy station, for traveler that are not seasoned, you better know where you are going and be ready to navigate a sea of people. If you are catching the Shinkasen be sure to get there early, They depart on time. We cut it to close and missed our train, because our city train was delayed due to something on the track

There are a few visual attractions to take pictures of, lots of food option in the basements.

It can be very confusing to get you where you need to go (even just to get out of the building), but once you find someone to help you, you're all set.

Wonderful restaurant located within swissotel. The wagyu beef from mizayaki and Kagoshima was tender and flavourful. The other dishes like the friend rice salmon were all delicious. The flambé desert made it a nice finish to a wonderful evening. 5 star!

Cool little experience but definitely overpriced for what you get. Checkout the amount of veg you get for like 1500 yen. The highlight was the wagyu filet and fried rice.

Unforgettable Teppanyaki Experience at Minami, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We were a group of six and chose the Chef’s Course at Minami Teppanyaki, located on the 10th floor of Swissôtel Nankai Osaka and what a truly exceptional experience it was! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and perfectly setting the tone for our evening. The food was absolutely delicious and every dish was thoughtfully prepared, using premium ingredients, and cooked to perfection right in front of us. 3 bottles of good wine making our night even more joyful and lively. A special highlight of the night was Chef Ricardo, whose skill, professionalism, and friendly demeanor elevated the entire experience. Watching him cook was like witnessing a culinary performance. He was not only talented but also incredibly warm and engaging, making us feel welcome and entertained throughout the evening.The service was equally swift, attentive and polite. It was a memorable and wonderful night for all of us. We left not only satisfied but genuinely impressed. Based on our fantastic experience, we highly recommend Minami Teppanyaki to anyone visiting Osaka and looking for a top-tier dining experience. We will definitely revisit the next time we are in town!

I took my wife to Teppanyaki Minami to celebrate her birthday and we were blown away by the incredible food and service. They started us off with fresh, delicious salads before cooking up mouthwatering wagyu beef and tender, buttery abalone right before us. The beef was so flavorsome and the abalone was a real treat. The fried rice was fantastic as well, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Throughout the meal, our chef entertained us with his impressive cooking skills. The staff were very friendly and attentive, promptly catering to any requests we had. Teppanyaki Minami exceeded all expectations for our birthday dinner. The top-notch ingredients, fantastic execution, and wonderful hospitality made for a 5-star experience my wife won't forget. I highly recommend it for celebrating any special occasion.

I had a wonderful lunch here. I sat in the comfortable, spacious seating and enjoyed my meal. The meat was of good quality. The vegetables were also good. The scallops were a bit cold. The fried rice was delicious, but a bit salty for Korean standards. I'd like to express my special thanks to Ricardo, who oversaw the meal. Although he's Indonesian, he had a deep understanding of Japanese cuisine. He helped us enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable meal. This is a restaurant I'd love to visit again. I was too busy to say hello, so I left the restaurant. Thank you, Ricardo.

Everyone, please read this before booking your reservation…. I usually do not write reviews. Still, this one was important, simply because I made a reservation for my wife's birthday a month in advance. Upon arrival, since we arrived 30mins early, asked if it was possible to get seated early, the request was granted 10mins earlier than the original reservation time. I informed them it was my wife's birthday and I would pay for it if they could do anything. They stated it was “free,” and I was happy… let me get to the good part. Our reservation was at 8pm (2000). The place was empty, barely anyone… the main area with the secluded forest and window view was a perfect spot to sit, but NO!! They put my wife and me in the corner with no windows, and I requested to be moved. My response was, “We are fully booked” at 8pm when the restaurant closed at 8:30, and the entire place was empty. All I am saying I can not comment on the food but I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION. PS: the host at this establishment are the worst they need to learn empathy for customers especially if you are about to spend so Much money!!!!

We had our own chef cook our food in front of us and every single dish was sublime. Every flavour imaginable was added individually to each course to create something truly experiential- bravo

12 pcs for JPY 700. Bought before closing coz chef called out to us to try them. A different type of takoyaki for us. I do like them without sauce. I can really taste d balls n d fillings, plus there's no mess aft eating. Chef is v thoughtful - he reminded us to bite carefully as d filling was piping hot 🥰 Common seating area is available.

This was a little bit of a letdown... I thought that I was ordering award winning takoyaki. Instead, I got takoyaki that was average. I did not like the ones with beef inside. Dry. The ones with leek on top were the tastiest.

If you are looking for typical Takoyaki with the sweet sauce and mayonnaise, do not get these from this franchise. These Takoyaki don’t come with any sauce or toppings, taste somewhat bland. It doesn’t taste terrible, but it was not what I expected.

We went here in spite of the low Google reviews figuring it couldn’t be that bad. We should have listened to the reviews. The absence of sauce was not the issue (though didn’t help). The issue was the food was bad. Since the business has been around for 90+ years I’m sure some people like it, but we did not.

Being my first experience with true Japanese takoyaki, my rating might be a bit wrong, but I was pleasantly surprised by these little gems. You get 12 of them for ¥600 and each one has a giant chunk of octopus in them. The sauce was on the inside of them (and the cashier made sure to mention that to me so I didn't go looking for sauce). They were good! I would eat them again for a snack.

A local takoyaki stall with normal quality food. I like the traditional takoyaki with source more than their style.

12 pieces for 660¥ with Oolong cha = 760¥ Good for a snack

We went for an afternoon snack around 4 pm and the line was huge, but it moved fast — we only waited about 10 minutes. We chose the takeout option, so we got served even quicker. Got the 8-piece takoyaki for under 800 JPY an absolute steal! Freshly made, super tasty, with a big piece of octopus inside. Great snack, great spot, totally worth the wait.

By far the best takoyaki we had during our Japan trip! There’s always a queue so you may have to allow yourself a bit more time when visiting this place. You can choose to have it there or order takeaway. If you are going to order it to go, you cannot eat it nearby. Takeaway queues are far shorter than dine-in. So I ordered it as takeaway and had it at the hotel. I ordered both original takoyaki and negi-mayo. Negi-mayo is a must-try. The spring onion adds so much to the flavour. Takoyaki also has a big portion of octopus inside. This creates a nice chewy texture. I would personally recommend it having it there if you have time to spare, rather than takeaway. I feel it would be a whole lot nicer eating it hot on the spot. Mind you, having it after 10 minutes was excellent also!! It was still hot enough to feel the warmth. Highly highly recommend this place! Will definitely be back to have some more on our next trip.

Did not disappoint. Watched Mark Wiens YouTube video and tried it out myself. Came early at slightly after 10AM and the queue was ok. We waited for about 20mins. Great experience

Hanadako is a popular takoyaki shop located in the Osaka New Umeda Shokudo-gai, conveniently situated next to the train station. The shop constantly attracts crowds of people eager to enjoy their delicious takoyaki. You have the option to dine in or take out, with takeout typically being faster. For dine-in, you’ll have to wait until seats are available. The seating is limited to a small standing counter that accommodates 8-9 people. After placing your order, you can enjoy your takoyaki while watching the chef skillfully prepare them, creating a lively atmosphere. We ordered 10 takoyaki for just 1050 yen, which is very affordable. The takoyaki comes topped with a generous amount of green onions and mayonnaise, forming a literal “mountain” of toppings. The takoyaki themselves are delicious — crispy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, with tender, chewy octopus pieces. You can also add chili powder (which isn’t too spicy) for an extra kick, transforming the flavor in a delightful way. Overall, this is a highly recommended spot, and it’s clear why it’s so popular!

Hanadako is an Osaka institution famous for its fluffy, dashi-rich Takoyaki. The show-stopping dish is the "Negi Mayo," topped with a stunning mountain of green onions. Despite the long queues near Umeda Station, the flavor is absolutely worth the wait!

The food was honestly just average, but the real problem was the service — absolutely terrible. The old lady kept nitpicking things they never pointed out to other teams, and even after we fixed every single thing, she raised her voice at us multiple times. We followed every request they made, yet she kept scolding us. The moment I responded in Japanese and asked why they were acting like this, she finally went quiet. And the worst part? They were suddenly kind and polite to the Japanese customers standing near us. If that’s how you treat people, then just serve Japanese customers only. Completely unacceptable and discriminatory. As for the food, nothing special at all. There is absolutely no reason to wait 20–30 minutes for this place. Avoid.

I arrived at 11:30 on a Sunday morning and waited for 1 hour. But takoyakis are delicious.

I think the tastes are good, but just not yet there to fully justify the “one star”. Nice staff, nice open kitchen. Only set menu is offered and I took the most expensive one. The warm dishes (last two in the menu, which is fish and steak respectively) are very very good. Definitely worth. However the first 4 or 5 cold dishes are only average. Nothing exciting. So in average a mixed feeling.

Nice service, view, and atmosphere, but the food wasn’t so good. Most Japanese-French restaurants suck in my opinion. It’s all about presentation it seems. I was still hungry after my 30,000 yen course for 2. And we were charged 3000 yen for 2 bottles of Perrier. Ask for tap water if you don’t want this unhappy surprise at the end of your meal. My girlfriend was happy we came here for her birthday, but neither she, nor I, would never come here again or recommend it. You’re just paying for the view and service, not the food.

Beautiful space, great service (minus the clacking of only one of the waitresses shoes), food was presented nicely. I thought all the food was good but as someone who’s dined at quite a few Michelin star in Asia, I felt that none of the dishes really stood out to me in terms of taste. The dessert ending was not appealing whatsoever and none of the 3 flavors worked for me.

Food and drinks were fantastic. My wife and I had a lunch tasting with wine pairing. The presentation of everything was beautiful and well explained.

Waiters were all very kind and were able to speak in both Japanese and English. Overall experience was very nice. I went for lunch time and I also got the wine pairing. Food was good, presentation was amazing, and great service, highly recommend.

The one-Michelin star ⭐️ Pierre, a French restaurant located inside the InterContinental Hotel, was a fine experience. There’s several fine restaurants with Michelin stars in Japan, but this one does fine dining without too much expense. The menu always changes, but is the fusion of both French and Japanese influence—naturally. We had ours with wine and a bit of champagne 🥂. Winter is always a good time to go to these places because of the venison. Recommended anywhere.

Best experience I have ever had. We had lunch and didn't expect much because the price they charge was not much. but I was wrong.The food was amazing,the servers were very nice and friendly and the price was very very good. I tried many Michelin star restaurants before,so far this is my top pick. Highly recommend.