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Sarakurayama Observatory
It's an observatory from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kitakyushu city area. To reach the observatory at the summit of the 622-meter-high mountain, visitors take a cable car and a slope car.
You take two cable cars to reach the top. As one of Japan's new top three night views, it's definitely worth a visit.
Himeji Castle Nishi-Oyashiki-ato Garden KOKO-EN
On the southwest side of Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, Koko-en is a strolling-style garden around ponds and consists of nine different themed gardens, including the Garden of the Lord’s Residence, on a vast site of approx. 3,300 m2. The Edo period atmosphere draws visitors, and it’s also known as a popular filming location for movies and TV shows, including samurai dramas.
The garden is absolutely beautiful and has a great atmosphere. If you buy the combo ticket with Himeji Castle, it's only JPY 1,050.
Traditional Handicrafts Village Yunokuni no Mori
Eleven pavilions are scattered throughout the lush grounds, where visitors can experience the traditional crafts of Ishikawa Prefecture.
You need to buy a ticket to enter. Each craft workshop has its own theme, and you can try DIY experiences.
Hyoko Water Kin Park
Suibara in Agano City has an artificial lake famous as a resting place for migrating swans. The first flock migrate from Siberia in early October to over-winter and stay until late March. Around the peak in late November, over 5,000 swans can be seen.
This is a well-preserved bird sanctuary, but I was surprised by how few swans there were. Instead, there were mostly wild ducks.
Akihabara Electric Town
Large and small electronics shops cluster in this prominent shopping town in Japan. Nicknamed as Akiba, it is a popular spot not only domestically but also globally. Home appliances, PCs, smartphones, the latest digital devices, of course, but animations, games, figurines, model trains and other pop culture items are gathered here.
This famous electronics district sells all the latest gadgets and is also a paradise for anime fans. There are lots of maid cafes along the street—it's a favorite hangout for Japanese otaku.