First of all, let us review what is "GOOD NATURE STATION"? First of all, let's review what GOOD NATURE STATION is. GOOD NATURE STATION" is a commercial complex that was established on the south side of Kyoto Takashimaya Department Store. 1F to 3F are for restaurants and shopping, and 4F to 9F are for a hotel. (The 4th floor has stores and other facilities that can be used even by non-guests.)

GOOD NATURE", which is also the name of the store, refers to a new way of thinking that encourages people to enjoy and incorporate healthy and good things into their lives in their own way, rather than stoically and patiently dealing with health and the environment. It is a facility where goods and things are gathered based on the criteria of being healthy and happy for the "body, mind, community, society, and the earth.

The first thing you see when you enter the store is the market area. Vegetables and processed foods are lined up around the kitchen in the center. Various workshops and marche events are held in this area and the area in front of the facility. On the day of the preview, visitors were able to experience a small harvest of shiitake mushrooms!

With the petit harvest of shiitake mushrooms by my side (I had a perfect experience later on lol), I first went to the central kitchen. Here, in addition to selling bread, seasonings, and other items, you can purchase salads made with fresh vegetables.

If you look closely at the showcase, you will see transparent containers with vegetables sorted by color (red, green, etc.).......the clerk told me that the system is that you choose your favorite color (combination of vegetables) and order it. New and interesting!

And here is the 5GOOD salad I ordered (with roast beef cooked at low temperature) for 1,300 yen (tax not included).

We use really fresh vegetables, and I think you will be surprised at how tasty vegetables can be. You can choose to eat in or take out, but if you choose to eat in, you can eat at the TASTING BAR area next to the market area!

Now, back to the market.

In the back of the market area, organic vegetables and products from the original brand "SIZEN TO OZEN" were on display. There was also a fermented food exhibit and handmade kits by [Hakkoshokudo Kamoshika].

On the day of the preview, we were able to experience a variety of food tasting and tasting, so we harvested shiitake mushrooms, tasted curry... and enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. I heard that even during regular business hours, you can actually talk with the staff to choose salads and learn about menus using processed foods. It's a great way to enjoy close proximity and conversation!

At the far end of the first floor is the restaurant [ERUTAN RESTAURANT/BAR] supervised by Chef Yoji Tokuyoshi, a Michelin star winner in Milan. The restaurant is openly designed to provide a place where everyone can enjoy delicious food without feeling self-conscious.

［At [ERUTAN RESTAURANT/BAR], you can enjoy morning, lunch, tea time, dinner, and bar time. The morning buffet includes a full lineup of dishes such as an Italian omelette chiffon frittata with 20 kinds of vegetables for 3,000 yen (tax and service charge included). The highlight of the lunch menu is the ERUTAN LUNCH for 2,800 yen (tax and service charge included), which includes an antipasto sandwich and pasta. And for dinner, enjoy seasonal ingredients in an a la carte sharing style. You can also enjoy Chef Tokuyoshi's signature dish, "Uotaku! (*The "Uotaku" menu is available only by reservation.)

And a common feature from morning to dinner is the cured ham sliced with the best Italian brand "Berkel" slicer, of which only a few units are said to be still available in Kansai!

I tasted it and if I had to describe it in one word, it would be "fluffy". I have never had a cured ham that was so fluffy and full of flavor. I have never tasted a cured ham that was so fluffy and full of flavor... The ability to slice it thinly is what makes it taste so good.

There are many other menu items of interest, such as finish-up pizzas topped with your own toppings and the ultimate egg sandwich filled with truffles. Why not treat yourself?

Also on the second floor are three restaurants: CAINOYA, a famous Kagoshima restaurant; VEL ROSIER, where you can enjoy Chinese gastronomy; and TAKAYAMA, which offers creative cuisine that pursues taste and beauty, so be sure to pay attention! Please take a look.

Next, let me introduce you to the sweets you can enjoy at this facility: at RAU (RAU Patisserie & Chocolate) on the first floor, you will find an array of cakes, baked goods, and chocolates that you have never seen before. I felt as if I was in a museum rather than a sweets store.

The WebLeaf staff bought the white cake in the front row, YAMA, for 1,200 yen (tax not included)! Although white, this cake is actually a Mont Blanc, and we were impressed by the chestnut cream overflowing from the inside. Each cake has a surprising twist to it, so you can enjoy not only the taste, but also the appearance and texture of the cake! You can also enjoy these cakes at RAU CAFE on the 3rd floor.

The chocolate is also made in a bean-to-bar style, where the entire production process from purchasing the cacao beans to turning them into chocolate is carried out. Chocolates are made in a workshop on the third floor using cacao from Costa Rica. There are 12 types of tablets alone, and even the same cacao is roasted differently to create different tastes.

RAU is also an original brand, so the sweets introduced here can only be purchased here. It is recommended as a souvenir or a gift.

Next, let's go to the 3rd floor. In addition to the RAU CAFE introduced earlier, the third floor, which has a sense of openness, is lined with cosmetics, including the original cosmetic brand "NEMOHAMO," as well as a selection of miscellaneous goods and crafts.

NEMOHAMO cosmetics, which are made without water but only with plant extracts, are said to be products that people who have experienced them say have "really improved the condition of my skin. The cosmetics are said to be comfortable to wash and apply, and allow you to experience the power of plants as they are.

They also have a selection of other natural cosmetics and will make suggestions based on individual concerns.

There is also an area next door where essential oils extracted from plants from all over Japan are available, and visitors can try their favorite fragrance from a selection of 17 different varieties.

The sundries and crafts are also a focus of attention. In this area, you will find many one-of-a-kind products created by artists from all over Japan. The products are said to have been collected with the desire to deliver truly good products in this age of convenience. Please enjoy the pleasure of shopping with a variety of cute and rare items.

Finally, we went to the fourth floor, which is also the hotel's lobby floor. Upon exiting the elevator, I found a bright and warm space with a central atrium.

Located on this floor is the cafe-restaurant & bar [Hyssop]. Here you can enjoy food that is kind to both body and soul, such as vegan menus and botanical drinks. Of course, you can also use it as a bar as it has a wide variety of alcoholic beverages.

Both the hotel lounge and Hyssop can be used even if you are not staying at the hotel, making it a perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a while.

Finally, I would like to introduce you to another beautiful hotel room! GOOD NATURE HOTEL, which directly embodies the concept of the entire facility, is a hotel that pursues comfort, with original cosmetics introduced on the 3rd floor as amenities and a variety of activities available.

We recommend this place not only for staying but also for working on yourself. Even if you live in Kyoto, I would like you to stay here and recharge your body and mind!

I have told you about GOOD NATURE STATION for quite a long time, but even this is not enough to tell you about its charms.... GOOD NATURE STATION is a place that is delicious, fun, and energizing. Anyway, I urge everyone to visit GOOD NATURE STATION! I am sure you will have a wonderful experience waiting for you. In addition to this report, you can find more details on various pages, so please check them out below.

A complete guide to how to enjoy the area... A complete overview of the hot spots! Check out what kind of stores are available!
A day in the life of a GOOD NATURE ・・・ Close contact with the actual experience from dining to shopping!
Nominated Buy List・・・・Introduction of the best products taught by conductors who know the facilities inside and out
(Here and Now) Extra Edition ・・・ WebLeaf Editorial Report: I went to the preview just before the opening!