純子's Reviews

Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan, nicknamed “USJ”, is a large-scale theme park with entertainment for everyone, both children and adults alike. The park is separated into different areas, each with a different theme from popular titles across the world.

Osaka
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

18 May 2021 See More

Universal Studios Japan is fun for all ages! Totally worth a visit—I actually think it's way more fun than Disney. There are so many themed areas and so many attractions that you can't do them all in one day. I spent from early morning until night and still wanted more.

Harbor View Park

Harbor View Park is located on a small hill overlooking the Port of Yokohama. When the port first opened, the area was used as a foreign settlement with the British army stationed on the hill and the French army at the bottom, so the area features locations like the “French Mountain” and “British House Yokohama.”

Yokohama
Parks & Gardens

15 Apr 2021 See More

Harbor View Park is one of my favorite parks. The whole place is beautiful, especially the English Rose Garden and the Fragrance Garden—they're just gorgeous. The park is pretty big, so it's also nice for a walk.

Yamashita Park

Yamashita Park is located by the sea, just a short walk from Yokohama Chinatown. It was opened in March of 1930, reclaiming the waterfront using rubble caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake.

Yokohama
Parks & Gardens

15 Apr 2021 See More

The rose garden at Yamashita Park is huge, and the roses are really beautiful. There's also a big cruise ship docked by the sea. The open view facing the ocean is so refreshing! I highly recommend this place.

Suzakaya Soba Niigata Station

This popular “hegi soba” noodle shop is just a 4 minutes’ walk from Niigata Station. Niigata’s special hegi soba noodles are served cold on a square wooden plate called a “hegi”, arranged into bite-size bundles.

Niigata
Japanese Cuisine

8 Apr 2021 See More

A few years ago, I had lunch at 'Suzakaya' near Niigata Station while traveling in Niigata. A friend recommended a unique type of soba, and after reading this article, I realized it was the famous local 'hegi soba.' I still remember how chewy and delicious it was. Once the pandemic is over, I definitely want to go back and enjoy it again.

Sekaizushi

Sekaizushi is home to fresh sushi and sashimi dishes only available in Niigata, as well as a full range of authentic local fare. The owner is known especially for increasing the number of Niigata sushi fans with his “kiwami” sushi menu, a dish that can be enjoyed at over 20 famous sushi shops in Niigata City.

Niigata
Japanese Cuisine

8 Apr 2021 See More

If you're in Niigata, you absolutely can't miss the sushi made with fresh fish like nanban shrimp from local waters and Koshihikari rice. I heard it's not just locals—lots of people from all over Japan and even overseas come here just to try it.

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine

A shrine with a long history, founded in 1627 by a divine revelation. It is the largest Hachiman shrine in the Edo period and is still popularly known as the "Hachiman Shrine of Fukagawa”. There are 17 branch shrines in the precincts of the shrine, which are said to be beneficial for money luck, luck in winning games, and marriage.

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
Shrines & Temples

5 Apr 2021 See More

I remember going to the big annual festival at this shrine on August 15 a few years ago. The atmosphere was really impressive, and I even got splashed with water! I was so caught up in the excitement that I forgot to take any photos. Recently, I had the chance to visit this historic shrine again. After reading an article on Good Luck Trip, I learned that this place has deep ties to sumo and Tadataka Ino, who drew the first map of Japan. Now I want to go back and check out the spots mentioned in the article.

LUMINE EST

Located right by JR Shinjuku Station East Exit, this is a fashion building with convenient access. Many fashion, fashion accessories, interior goods, cosmetic shops are located between B2F and 6F. The shops are open late in the evening so it is easy to drop by on the way home.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
Commercial Buildings

4 Apr 2021 See More

LUMINE EST has a super stylish exterior that really catches your eye. Inside, there are all kinds of shops, mostly trendy fashion brands—it's a great place to shop. There are also plenty of restaurants, with Chinese, Western, and Japanese food. Plus, they're open late, which is super convenient.

Ikuta Ryokuchi Park

Located in a corner of the Tama Hills, Ikuta Ryokuchi is the most representative greenery park in the suburbs of Tokyo. Within the park grounds covers a wide range of areas of woods centered by the perfectly kept sawtooth oak and quercus acuta (the Japanese evergreen oak), and precious natural resources such as wetlands and bubbling springs.

Kawasaki
Parks & Gardens

28 Mar 2021 See More

Ikuta Ryokuchi is beautiful in spring, with cherry blossoms and lots of other flowers in full bloom. It's perfect for a walk. The D51 steam locomotive, nicknamed 'DEKOchan' by train fans, on display in front of the Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum for Youth is also really cool!

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

This historic temple, which was established in 940 by High Priest Kanchō, is rooted in prayers for the pacification of the Taira no Masakado revolt.

Narita Airport Neighborhood
Shrines & Temples

25 Mar 2021 See More

Today I visited Naritasan Shinshoji Temple with friends. It takes over an hour by train to get there, but it’s totally worth it. This place is not only a popular spot for worship, but the huge park is also really beautiful and makes for a lovely walk. There are lots of restaurants along the approach selling grilled eel rice, and the smell of charcoal-grilled eel is everywhere. Eel rice has always been a favorite among visitors here and is a local specialty you shouldn't miss.