Inasayama Park
An observation park on Mt. Inasa 333m above sea level. The spacious park has an outdoor music hall for concerts and events, and an observation deck with the best view over Nagasaki, which offers a relaxing space to citizens.
The night view of Nagasaki is truly amazing. Looking down from Mt. Inasa feels like a dream.
Yokohama Landmark Tower
Standing 296 meters tall with 70 floors, Yokohama Landmark Tower is the famed symbol of the Minato Mirai district where you’ll find offices, a hotel, and full-scale shopping mall. Inside the Landmark Plaza shopping mall, you’ll find around 160 stores, including popular domestic and international fashion brands, lifestyle goods shops, anime character stores, and even a post office.
The Sky Garden observatory on the 69th floor offers a 360-degree panoramic view. You can see Yokohama Port, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Tower, and the beautiful scenery of the surrounding cities from here.
Morioka Handmade Village
Comprising three zones, the Handcraft Workshop, the Nambu Magariya (L-shaped House), and the Shop (Morioka Local Industry Promotion Center), this complex offers visitors the opportunity to learn about and experience Morioka's craftsmanship.
The aroma while making Nambu senbei by hand was amazing. Loved making and eating my own snack!
Juhyo (Rime) in Zao (Yamagata Prefecture)
Zao in Yamagata Prefecture is one of the largest mountain resorts in the Tohoku region. In winter, Zao is a mecca for winter sports, and many tourists come to enjoy the "juhyo," or tree ice formed by snow and ice on the trees.
It was an unforgettable trip—got to visit the ski resort, see the world-famous juhyo, and even relax in the hot springs.
Mt. Rokko (Rokkosan)
Mt. Rokko (Rokkosan), the prominent peak of the Rokko Mountains, is 931 meters above sea level. With easy access by cable car to the top of the mountain, the mountain is full of various facilities that offer physical activities, romantic nightscapes, and more.
The colorful lights at night create an even more enchanting nighttime atmosphere!
Nara Park
Nara Park is a scenic area surrounded by historical and cultural treasures, including Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, the Nara National Museum, and Shoso-in. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of its expansive greenery while exploring these iconic landmarks. The park is located in the center of the city, making it easily accessible to various tourist spots.
The park is really spacious. You can feed the deer—they're so cute!
Shirahama Onsen
One of the three oldest hot springs in Japan along with Dogo Onsen and Arima Onsen. In this hot spring resort, each hotel and Japanese inn has a unique source spring with slightly different qualities and health effects.
You can soak in the hot springs while enjoying ocean views. It's always been a popular spot for travelers.
Genkyuen Garden
Hikone Castle, a national treasure, took about 20 years from 1606 for the completion. In 1677, which is approximately 50 years after the castle was completed, Ii Naooki, the fourth feudal lord of Hikone Domain, started building a garden along the moat, and completed the Genkyuen, a Daimyo garden (created by a daimyo / feudal lord at his estate or in the castle town of his domain in the Edo period) in 1679.
The garden is beautiful and perfectly complements Hikone Castle across the way. ^_^
Hachiman-bori Canal
Omihachiman city is located in the Koto area on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in the central Shiga Prefecture. It is a scenic castle town where the blessings of Kokoku (Lake Country) and old and new Western and Japanese culture are alive.
There are charming, traditional buildings along both sides of the canal. You can take a small boat ride and enjoy the scenery of the town.