Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
My San Francisco travel guide includes the most unique attractions, things to do, best places to visit and foods to eat in San Francisco, one of the most chill cities in the United States. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
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San Francisco is an absolute gem in the United States, it is so different from the east coast that it almost feels like being in another country.
To really admire the city and get a good panoramic view drive to the top of Hawk Hill on the northern side of the Golden Gate bridge.
I went for a bike ride along Fisherman's Wharf with my long lost friend Serge, who I just to jam with in Tokyo back in 2007. We had dinner at the Eagle Cafe at Pier 39 and ordered San Francisco's most famous soup: Lobster Bisque, truly unbeatable!
No trip to San Francisco is complete without dropping by the Painted Ladies at Alamo Square park which used to be part of the intro of the Fullhouse TV series.
One of our funniest finds was this Yoda Fountain next to the Lucasfilm studios, a true destination for any Star Wars nerd.
I truly believe that the best way to explore San Francisco is to visit most attractions by bicycle, it can be quite challenging at times, due to the steep streets, but it will be well worth once you go down Lombard Street, the crooked street in the world!
Another interesting spot was the wooden Burning Man temple at Patricia's Green park in the center of the city which was covered in lots of writing, love declarations and autographs.
Surprisingly, I found this Dutch windmill at the most western tip of Golden Gate park surrounded by lots of tulips.
The weather in San Francisco can be hit-or-miss, which truly sucks if you want to get great outdoor photos at all its scenic destinations, so do have some indoor events planned as an alternative.
I highly recommend: Musee Mecanique, Mirror Maze, Fisherman Wharf's fish market, Eagle Cafe, Alcatraz and Exploratorium for all your indoor activities.
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My San Francisco travel guide includes the most unique attractions, things to do, best places to visit and foods to eat in San Francisco, one of the most chill cities in the United States. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
Take the Hop-on-Hop-off bus tour + many discounts:
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Download my FREE map for San Francisco: reformatt.com/15-hidden-secrets-san-francisco
San Francisco is an absolute gem in the United States, it is so different from the east coast that it almost feels like being in another country.
To really admire the city and get a good panoramic view drive to the top of Hawk Hill on the northern side of the Golden Gate bridge.
I went for a bike ride along Fisherman's Wharf with my long lost friend Serge, who I just to jam with in Tokyo back in 2007. We had dinner at the Eagle Cafe at Pier 39 and ordered San Francisco's most famous soup: Lobster Bisque, truly unbeatable!
No trip to San Francisco is complete without dropping by the Painted Ladies at Alamo Square park which used to be part of the intro of the Fullhouse TV series.
One of our funniest finds was this Yoda Fountain next to the Lucasfilm studios, a true destination for any Star Wars nerd.
I truly believe that the best way to explore San Francisco is to visit most attractions by bicycle, it can be quite challenging at times, due to the steep streets, but it will be well worth once you go down Lombard Street, the crooked street in the world!
Another interesting spot was the wooden Burning Man temple at Patricia's Green park in the center of the city which was covered in lots of writing, love declarations and autographs.
Surprisingly, I found this Dutch windmill at the most western tip of Golden Gate park surrounded by lots of tulips.
The weather in San Francisco can be hit-or-miss, which truly sucks if you want to get great outdoor photos at all its scenic destinations, so do have some indoor events planned as an alternative.
I highly recommend: Musee Mecanique, Mirror Maze, Fisherman Wharf's fish market, Eagle Cafe, Alcatraz and Exploratorium for all your indoor activities.
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![Eating Live Squid in Tokyo, Japan
Looking for a unique restaurant in Tokyo? than the IKA center in Shinjuku is your spot and is one of my hidden secrets in Tokyo because at this restaurant you can catch your own squid. Subscribe to my channel ► https://bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
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The IKA Center [イカセンター] is located on the 4th floor across the massive Shinjuku station.
There is no English menu which could be the reason why this place isnt as widely known. Squid fishing starts at 3400 yen, roughly 30 US dollars per catch. Our dinner included an entire squid, a big tempura portion and drinks which came to 9400 yen, about 82 US dollars for 3 people.
The red water in the squid tank reminded me of the famous ocean of blood scene from the Japanese anime; Evangelion.
Squids have jets to propel themselves and use it to squirt ink and the last thing you want is getting squid ink all over your clothes, thats why we jumped into a bunch of raincoats.
Catching your own squid isnt that hard, you simply hook it straight out of the tank. Next, the squid is brought to the kitchen and freshly cut up into sashimi.
They sealed off the dining area with a plastic cover to prevent water being squirted around the restaurant by the squids.
Immediately after preparation, the raw squid tentacles are served, so fresh the squid tentacles are still moving on your plate.
Once we received the fully sliced head we had to dip it in a thick sauce made from ground up squid organs.
In conclusion, the IKA Center in Tokyo is a very unique restaurant worth a visit, especially for the eccentrics among us!
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Watch my new Travel Series: Japan 2019 episodes!
Episode 1: Eating Live Squid
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Episode 2: REAL Mario Kart in Tokyo: 10 Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44vS1XSd_4w&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=2
Episode 3: Universal Studio Japan - Complete Guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YTU5LaDcJs&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=3
Episode 4: Hedgehog Cafe in Tokyo: 1KG Hedgehog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXuloTEJ-dM&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=4
Episode 5: Eating Toxic Blowfish in Tokyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maY0f9nRTS0&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=5
Episode 6: Hollow Point Gun Bar in Tokyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDXV6giv8NM&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=6
Episode 7: Otter Cafe in Tokyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvg-KA7cU58&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=7
Episode 8: Vampire Cafe in Tokyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rlGbmqvpOo&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=8
Episode 9: Tokyo Nightlife - Japanese ParaPara Dancing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v-T0WaZYZg&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=9
Episode 10: Why is the Tokyo Nightlife special?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKw9WFrMd8k&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=10
Episode 11: Tokyos Budget District - Nakano TOP 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qexpt3QGOJM&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=11
Episode 12: Anime Museum in Tokyo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkZME0w57QU&list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr&index=12
COMPLETE PLAYLIST JAPAN 2019
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfJZc_xR85ssiLuFX0-dEGMFvuSMPgOzr
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