劉慧如's Reviews

Onuma Wild Bird Observatory (Onuma Bird House)

Located on the shores of Onuma in Wakkanai, the northernmost city in Japan, the Onuma Wild Bird Observatory is a prime spot for birdwatching. In autumn, swans stop here en route to their wintering grounds, and in spring, they rest before heading back to Siberia. The sight of thousands of swans covering the surface of the lake is truly breathtaking-with peak days seeing up to around 7,000 birds.

Wakkanai and Rumoi
Experiences Facilities

22 Jan 2026 See More

Doing snow activities at Onuma in winter feels so Hokkaido. The vibes are 10/10.
There aren’t a ton of activities, but each one is pretty fun—great for a first-timer.

Lake Shikaribetsu

Lake Shikaribetsu, located at an elevation of approximately 810 meters, is Hokkaido’s highest-altitude lake and the only natural lake within Daisetsuzan National Park. Formed around 30,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption that dammed a river, it is known as the “Celestial Lake” and is surrounded by small volcanic peaks like Mount Tenbo and Mount Hakuun. The pristine landscape, featuring untouched forests of Sakhalin fir, Yezo spruce, and birch trees, is a stunning highlight.

Tokachi and Obihiro
Nature Spots

22 Jan 2026 See More

The winter-only ice village is seriously cool—just pure limited-time romance. Every building is made of ice, and seeing it in person feels even more magical than I expected.

Magome Inn

“Nakasendo” is one of the five highways that were constructed during the Edo period to connect Kyoto and Edo. Magome Inn is the 43rd post town on the Nakasendo. It is an inn town along a slope paved with stone pavement, and you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. Both sides of the road are lined with stores selling freshly baked gohei-mochi (rice cakes), oyaki (wheat cakes), etc., where you can enjoy eating and strolling.

Gifu
Famous Places

28 Sep 2021 See More

The old stone-paved street is still really well preserved. Both sides are lined with shops, local products, and teahouses, giving the whole place a nostalgic vibe.

Kinomiya Shrine

This shrine has long been worshipped in Atami as the God of fortune and luck resides. The shrine grounds are home to Okusu, a sacred camphor tree, which is designated as a Natural monument. This is also popular as one of the best places with spiritual energy in Japan.

Shizuoka
Shrines & Temples

28 Sep 2021 See More

After walking through a small bamboo path, you'll find a giant camphor tree that's over 2,000 years old. They say walking around it once adds a year to your life—I was greedy and did several laps!

Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower

This convenient high-rise hotel is located close to the station, just a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Shinjuku Station.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
Hotels

28 Sep 2021 See More

You can take the Limousine Bus from the airport straight to the hotel entrance. Super convenient location.

Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal

This terminal is a port of call for luxury cruise ships from all over the world. The first floor is a parking lot, the Immigration Lobby and Osanbashi Hall are on the 2nd floor, and the Rooftop features an event area and a deck for welcomes and farewells.

Yokohama
Tourist Attractions

16 Aug 2020 See More

Standing on the deck, you get a 360-degree view of Yokohama Bay. If you're lucky, you might see large ships docked at the port. You can also enjoy the city lights of Yokohama at night.

Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum

Interact with the world and characters of “Let’s Go! Anpanman” at this museum (3F). Here you can meet super-popular characters like Anpanman and Baikinman, and there’s even a stage-based performance where children can sing and dance with Anpanman!

Yokohama
Museums

13 Aug 2020 See More

The tickets are way too expensive! Unless you're a huge Anpanman fan, it's probably not worth it—plus, the food and merchandise are pricey too.