Epcot: Japan Pavilion
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 824-4321
Editorial Review for Epcot: Japan Pavilion – by Eyal Goldshmid
The Highlights
Stunning re-creations of Japanese temples and palaces highlight this serene portion of Epcot's World Showcase--one of its better entries. Highlights include a five-story replica of the 7th century Nara pagoda, a huge re-creation of Kyoto's Imperial Palace, a wondrous botanical rock garden and a mesmerizing fish pond.
Features
Stroll through the gardens, peruse the Bijutsu-kan Gallery (emphasizing Japan's fascination with baseball), shop at the enormous Mitsukoshi Department store (jewelry, bonsai trees, perfume, authentic clothing etc.) or listen to the daily kodo drum performances. The land also features four terrific restaurants: the elegant Teppanyaki Grill, the intimate Tempura Kiku, the Matsu No Ma Sushi Lounge and the Yakitori Noodle House.
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User Reviews for Epcot: Japan Pavilion
07/15/2008 Posted by jenheidir
When I was there a few years ago, the pavilion throughout the day offered traditional, Japanese drumming performances, with some instruments towering in size over the musicians themselves. There was also a candy-making display, where artists crafted sugar into colorful, not mention edible, animal figurines. While there was no actual ride or movie at Japan, the shop containing clothing to toys and jewelry proved to be entertaining, particularly for anime fans. Plus, I think Yakitori Noodle House.is one of the better quick-stop eats at EPCOT. The teriyaki chicken and miso soup there was DELICIOUS, and dining in the secluded Japanese garden patio area made you feel miles away from the hustle and bustle of the theme park.
Pros: food, shopping, ambience, performances
Cons: no ride or movie
