Alcatraz E.R., is a theme restaurant in the heart of Tokyo. Located in Shibuya it is only a short 7 minute walk from the train station if you take the Hachiko Exit. Accessible by some JR lines, Keio Inokashira line, Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and Tokyo Metro Subway. 

I've seen this restaurant turn up on many 'World's Weirdest Restaurants' lists on both TV and a variety of blogs. So you may have already heard of it!

If you are heading to Tokyo I highly recommend heading to as many theme restaurants as possible it's always one of my goals and you will never have a dining experience quite like this in any other city you visit. As you can probably guess from the name Alcatraz E.R. boasts a prison/ mental institution motif throughout the restaurant. Be prepared for one of the most memorable but totally different meals you'll ever have! 

From the minute you walk into the dark you are greeted with handcuffs and taken to your table which is located inside a prison cell. The food and drinks are just as interesting as your surroundings. And there will be surprises along the way. I really don't want to give too much away because the suspense of not knowing is what makes visiting Alcatraz E.R. so enjoyable!

Alcatraz E.R is open from 5.30pm - 3.30am and is located on the second floor. The best way to dine here is to grab a drink each and share a few plates with your friends. This means you could spend as  little as ¥2000 (about $20AUD). 

If you would like anymore information about this restaurant you can visit the official website: Alcatraz E.R. where you can find the address, a map and even take a look at the menu. (There's pictures!) HINT: If you would like to read the Japanese try using a web browser such as chrome to translate into English.

kirsten

Oahu has a lot more to offer than just Waikiki Beach and the surrounding areas which is full of bustling hotels and stores. When visiting this island in Hawaii I definitely recommend hiring a car and driving around. Oahu is only small so this could be done in just a day trip but hopefully you have a little more time to explore. If your goal is to visit the North Shore there are a lot of lovely little stops on the way. From famous fish taco food trucks, small towns and beaches there is plenty to look at as you drive north. But my favourite stop along the way has to be Byodo-In Temple. Byodo-In Temple is located in the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park, Kaneohe and it only takes about 30 minutes to drive from Waikiki.

Byodo-In Temple is actually a small scale replica of a temple with the same name that was established in Uji, Japan over 950 years ago. Byodo-In Temple was built in Kaneohe to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants arriving in Hawaii. Byodo-In Temple is a non practising Buddhist temple and is the most magnificent place for everyone to visit and gives you the opportunity to take some time out in such a peaceful environment. I must admit the surrounding scenery is just as breathtaking as the temple itself. The mountains create the perfect backdrop while the gardens and lake are home to beautiful wildlife such as peacocks, swans, turtles and of course koi fish. 

If you would like to feel like you are lost in Japan you are allowed to enter the grounds from 9am - 5pm daily and there is an admission fee of $3USD per adult, $2USD for senior citizens and $1USD per child. This must be paid in cash. 

To find out more information, look at videos or photos and to see a map you can visit the official website here: Byodo-In Temple

kirsten