歐文's Reviews

Kyoto Tower (Nidec The Kyoto Tower)

It is located right in front of Kyoto Station. It was designed in the shape of a lighthouse to illuminate Kyoto, and is the tallest building in Kyoto at 131 meters. It has been visited by over 32 million people since it opened in 1964.

Kyoto Station, Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto Imperial Palace
Observatories

10 Oct 2026 See More

When visiting Kyoto, people usually plan to see traditional sights like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion, and rarely pay much attention to modern architecture. But seeing Kyoto Tower lit up at night gave me a different impression of Kyoto. The white tower stands out against the night sky, and together with the lights around the station, it creates an urban scene completely different from the ancient capital atmosphere during the day.

The 3D Cat at Shinjuku East Exit

Located above the East Exit plaza of Shinjuku Station, one of the busiest train stations in the world, the giant 3D calico cat peers down at passersby in a dynamic video display. Since its debut in July 2021, the lifelike, seemingly popping-out 3D cat has captured widespread attention and has been featured in both domestic and international media.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
Tourist Attractions

10 Jan 2026 See More

Seeing it for the first time really made me freeze for a second.
I was just thinking, that cat looks way too real.

ACAO FOREST

Spanning an impressive 200,000 tsubo of hillside terrain, ACAO FOREST is a resort park made up of 13 unique gardens and scattered art installations. With sweeping views of the deep “Atami Blue” Pacific Ocean, visitors can stroll among seasonal blooms while also enjoying outdoor artworks that enrich the landscape.

Shizuoka
Parks & Gardens

7 Sep 2025 See More

The park is huge! You can walk through and see different themed gardens along the way, with flowers blooming in every season. If you make it up the hill, you'll get a stunning ocean view—perfect for photos. It's a great spot to spend a relaxing and romantic afternoon just strolling around! 🌹

Nagoya Castle

One of the largest castles in Japan, built in the early Edo period on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate, the five-story castle tower is topped with shining two Kinshachi, one male and one female that has become a symbol of Nagoya.

Sakae, Fushimi, Osu
Tourist Attractions

2 Jul 2022 See More

Nagoya Castle is so grand and impressive—it's huge and definitely a landmark of the area.

Kamikochi

Kamikochi offers one of Japan's most spectacular mountain sceneries. Its magnificent landscape is designated as a Special Natural Monuments along with Special Places of Scenic Beauty. Walter Weston, a British Anglican missionary praised Kamikochi in his writing “Mountaineering and Exploration in the Japan Alps” in 1896 which made Kamikochi an internationally well-known mountain area.

Nagano
Nature Spots

2 Jul 2022 See More

Beautiful mountains and water.
Feels like a paradise on earth, almost otherworldly.

Meguro River Cherry Blossom Cruise

The Meguro River is one of Tokyo’s best cherry blossom spots. Every spring, rows of sakura bloom along both banks, turning the riverside a vivid pink. Cherry blossom cruises that let you relax and enjoy the peak blooms from the water are especially popular.

Shinagawa, Gotanda
Ships

2 Jul 2022 See More

You can avoid the crowds and enjoy the cherry blossoms along both sides from a totally different perspective.
Taking an evening boat ride to see the illuminated sakura at night is a whole other visual treat.

Mt. Fuji

At a staggering 3,776 meters tall, Mt. Fuji is Japan’s tallest mountain and the pride of its two homes, Yamanashi and Shizuoka Prefectures. This famous peak is an iconic symbol of Japan.

Yamanashi
Shizuoka
Nature Spots

2 Jul 2022 See More

It was pretty rare to catch Mt. Fuji showing up when the weather was so unstable. I quickly snapped a photo while I had the chance.

Samurai Residences in Kakunodate

In Kakunodate, part of the city of Semboku in Akita Prefecture, exists rows of old houses first attributed to the Ashina family in the early Edo period (around year 1620), that later flourished under the castle town of the Satake-Kita family. This district has been designated as protected in an effort to conserve traditional buildings.

Akita
Famous Places

28 Jul 2021 See More

In autumn, the street in front of the Samurai Residences is covered with red maple leaves and golden ginkgo. After sunset, you can enjoy the night maples, which are also beautiful. It gets pretty chilly in Tohoku at night, so make sure to dress warmly.

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

Hida Takayama Old Townscape is said to be a town where the original landscape of Japan remains, as the streets from the Edo period still remain, and the charming town houses and noren (curtains) of old stores continue to be seen.

Gifu
Famous Places

28 Jul 2021 See More

Besides the old town, there's also the Takayama Jinya nearby. It used to be the local government office and even had a jail during the Edo period. You can visit for free.