SOHO Huang's Reviews

Shimanami Kaido

The approximately 60 km Shimanami Kaido connects Honshu and Shikoku. Extending from Onomichi City in Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, the route crosses six islands in the Seto Inland Sea via a series of bridges. It consists of the Nishi-Seto Expressway, Ikuchi-jima Road, and Ohshima Road.

Mihara, Onomichi, Sera
Ehime
Famous Places

25 May 2022 See More

This route mainly connects Shikoku and Hiroshima. There are various bridges, each with its own unique features. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and it's great for both driving and cycling.

Reoma Resort / New Reoma World

Welcome to one of the largest themeparks in the Chugoku/Shikoku Region. Packed with 22 different attractions, character mascot parades and fun across its many park areas, you’ll even find roller coaster rides, VR experiences, an oversized ferris wheel! There’s also the Reoma Flower World known for its tulips, roses, and other flowers that bloom across all seasons, the Oriental Trip area filled with recreations of famous architecture across Asia, and plenty across the park to ensure your day is fully packed with fun. To top it off, why not stay a night at “Hotel Reoma no Mori” known for its hot springs and gourmet food.

Kagawa
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

25 May 2022 See More

The parking lot is ridiculously huge, but there are barely any visitors inside the park. The upside is you don't have to wait in line for rides, but with so few people, the amusement area just doesn't feel lively or fun.

Hakone Tozan Railway / Hakone Tozan Cable Car

The Hakone Tozan Railway is an indispensable part of sightseeing in Hakone, with many of the major spots in the city located along the route.

Hakone
Trains & Subway

20 May 2022 See More

During flower season, the railway is lined with all kinds of beautiful blooms. It's a really scenic train ride.

Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Flagship Cafe

The first Japan location of this popular California-born coffee shop reopened as the Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Flagship Cafe in October 2019. It sources seasonal coffee beans from around the world and focuses on single-origin coffee rather than blends, allowing the distinctive character of each bean to shine through.

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
Cafés

21 May 2021 See More

There's a dedicated hand-drip coffee bar here, so you can watch the baristas brew your coffee right in front of you. You can also ask them anything about coffee—if you speak the language, that is! 😄 Plus, ordering is done with table service, and the staff all seem carefully selected—they're great in every way. This kind of special service isn't offered at other locations.

Kinrin Lake

Kinrin Lake is one of many popular tourist spots in the hot springs town of Yufuin. The lake sits under Mt. Yufu and as such was called takemoto-no-ike (lit. “lake under the mountain”) for years. However, it was renamed to Kinrin, or “golden scales”, by Mori Kuso in 1884 when he saw the golden glimmering scales of fish as they swam at sunset.

Oita
Nature Spots

21 May 2021 See More

When the sunlight hits the lake, the whole surface sparkles. With the mist floating around, it really feels like a fairyland.

Shirakawa-go (Gassho-Zukuri Village)

Shirakawa-go is a picturesque area where Japan’s traditional rural landscape remains intact. It has the largest concentration of gassho-zukuri buildings, with more than 100 structures of various sizes as of 2016. As Japan’s largest gassho-zukuri village, it has been designated a National Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.

Gifu
Famous Places

17 May 2021 See More

No wonder it's a world-class heritage site. You really have to go up to the observation deck to see just how beautiful Shirakawa-go is.