Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art
The Tottori Prefectural Museum of Art, newly opened in Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture, was designed as an open and inclusive cultural hub under the concept of “OPENNESS!” Its mission is to nurture creativity by embracing diverse values and perspectives.
I visited not long after it opened. The whole place is super new and beautiful, and the architecture is really impressive!
TOKYO GIFT PALETTE
The "Tokyo Gift Palette" is located just outside the "Yaesu North Exit ticket gate" of Tokyo Station. This area, which occupies a corner of "First Avenue Tokyo Station", features a total of 39 brands, including exclusive Japanese and Western confectioneries as ideal as gifts for loved ones and souvenirs of Tokyo, limited edition sweets available only here, special bento boxes and side dishes, and cafes where you can spend time in comfort. Of these, 24 are new brands, new business categories, or brands that are opening at Tokyo Station for the first time, attracting much attention.
There's even a Starbucks inside the station! 😍
Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden
Hokuseiyama, a symbol of Nakafurano town that attracts popularity as a ski resort in winter, has a municipal lavender field on its hillside, where beautiful flowers can be enjoyed in summer.
It's super easy to reach the top with the single chairlift. The view of Nakafurano from above on the way down is even better.
Chateraise Gateaux Kingdom Sapporo
Located on the outskirts of Sapporo city, this resort hotel is popular for its comprehensive family-friendly facilities. In addition to enjoying the hot springs in an open-air bath, the large communal bath is equipped with seven tubs and three saunas. Along with the indoor pool available throughout the year, an outdoor pool also opens in the summer.
It's about 40 minutes from downtown Sapporo. The room size and decor are just average, but the breakfast is fantastic. Great place for families with kids.
Asakusa Shin Nakamise Shopping Street
Boasting a history of about 90 years since its inception in the early Showa era, the Asakusa Shin Nakamise Shopping Street crosses Asakusa from east to west, in contrast to the Nakamise Shopping Street that connects the Kaminarimon Gate to Asakusa Temple. It is the largest shopping street in Asakusa, with a total length of 380m, and is composed of five areas.
There's so much to eat, drink, and shop for here! The street has a roof, so you don't have to worry about the sun or rain.
Mount Takao
Mount Takao is a peak with an levation of 599 meters, located in Tokyo’s Hachioji City. With good transportation access, it’s a popular placee to go mountain climbing. While still in the city, it’s like taking a trip to the countryside! From families with small children to the elderly, about 3,000,000 people visit every year. It’s world famous as the mountain boasting the most climbers in the world.
After a full day of hiking, I went for a soak in the hot springs to wash away all my fatigue.
Park Hyatt Tokyo
Park Hyatt Tokyo, located between the 39th and 52nd floor of the skyscraper “Shinjuku Park Tower” with an iconic triangular roof top, is fairly close to the Shinjuku Station and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Had French cuisine at Girandole on the 41st floor of the hotel.
Kinshu Sanso
Kinshu Sanso is a boutique onsen lodge that sits inside the soft echoes of murmuring springs in the valley of Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture. Each guest room features a private, semi-open air bath that’s plentiful with replenishing hot spring waters. The waters are sourced from the “Hotaka no Yu” spring, seeing wide acclaim as “skin beautifying waters” for their gentle, skin softening properties.
There aren't many rooms, but each one has its own hot spring. The staff were super attentive and helped with all our needs.
SPIRAL
Based on the theme of fusing life and art, the Spiral cultural commercial complex opened in 1985.
They often hold unique exhibitions here, and the products sold inside are all really high quality.
[Closed Down]Kyushu Jangara Seibu Ikebukuro
Established in 1984, the restaurant serves delicious Kyushu ramen. The Ikebukuro Seibu store is located in a station department store, so you can easily find it. The shop is clean and also has many female customers.
麵條Q彈，濃濃的豬骨湯，湯頭不會太鹹，分量十分足夠。