Sarah Liu's Reviews

JRA Kyoto Racecourse

JRA Kyoto Racecourse is considered one of Japan’s leading horse racing venues. With expansive turf and dirt tracks, it hosts a wide range of races, including GI events such as the Tenno Sho (Spring), Queen Elizabeth II Cup, and Kikuka Sho. Its biggest appeal is the spacious grandstand, where you can watch top-class racehorses thunder past up close.

• Kyoto
• Experiences Facilities

Itadaki no Mori (The Summit Forest)

Located in Shinhotaka Onsen in the Okuhida Onsenkyo area of Takayama City, this ropeway offers a spectacular journey through the skies. From Shinhotaka Onsen Station to Nishihotakaguchi Station, visitors transfer between the First and Second Ropeways to enjoy a 3,200-meter ride with breathtaking alpine views.

• Gifu
• Tourist Attractions

Don Quijote Dotonbori Store

Known for its late-night hours, quirky shelf displays, and handwritten promotional signs, Don Quijote is a beloved all-in-one discount store. The Dotonbori branch is especially eye-catching thanks to its iconic yellow Ferris wheel attached to the building’s façade-now a well-known landmark along the Dotonbori River in Osaka’s Minami district.

• Osaka
• Commercial Buildings

Tokyo Summerland

This large-scale leisure hub sits in Akiruno City, drawing crowds for its massive outdoor lazy river pool-one of the largest in Japan-and an indoor pool just waiting for you to dive in no matter what the season or weather. Pop over easily from Tokyo Station in just over an hour by train thanks to easy access that keeps this hot spot on the list.

• Okutama, Ome
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Shin-Okubo Koreatown

Shin-Okubo Koreatown is Tokyo’s largest Koreatown, located near Shin-Okubo Station, which is just 1 stop from JR Shinjuku Station. It is the heart of Tokyo’s Korean culture, and it’s packed with visitors who are on top of fashion trends.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Shopping Streets

Tottori Sand Dunes

Located on the Sea of Japan side of Tottori City in Tottori Prefecture, the Tottori Sand Dunes stretch 16 km from east to west and 2.4 km from north to south, making them one of the largest dune systems in Japan. These dunes, designated as a special protected area and a Natural Monument of Japan, are a major tourist attraction representing Tottori Prefecture.

• Tottori
• Nature Spots

Kintai Bridge

Kintai Bridge has been designated as a National Scenic Location of Japan, and it is also one of Japan’s Three Famous Bridges. It is a beautiful and large 5-story arch bridge, with a total length of 193.3 meters and a width of 5 meters.

• Yamaguchi
• Tourist Attractions

Tojinbo Cliffs

Tojinbo is a cliff formed by wave erosion. Since long ago, it has been recognized and honored as a scenic spot. These towering cliffs extend for about 1 kilometer along the coast, showcasing a dramatic display of columnar jointing-a geological feature so rare that only three such places are known in the world, including Tojinbo. It has been designated as a national Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument.

• Fukui
• Nature Spots