Wakayama Castle
Wakayama Castle dates back to 1585, when Hashiba Hideyoshi, later known as Toyotomi Hideyoshi, ordered his younger brother Hidenaga to build it after pacifying Kishu. It was constructed on Mt. Torafusu near the lower reaches of the Kinokawa River, and Hideyoshi's retainer Kuwayama Shigeharu became its castellan.
The views are gorgeous, and the night scenery is beautiful too. The grounds aren't huge, but the staff are super friendly.
Hachimanbori Moat
Omihachiman is a scenic castle town in the Koto area of central Shiga Prefecture, on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa. Blessed by its lakeside setting, the town blends old and new, Japanese and Western cultures. Its history stretches back around 430 years, when Toyotomi Hidetsugu, a nephew of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, built Hachimanyama Castle as part of efforts to revitalize the Koto area after the death of Oda Nobunaga. The town below the castle flourished as a center of commerce thanks to the Omi merchants who settled there.
The scenery along both sides is really pleasant, but it's a shame the water isn't clean.
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.
Both the food and the accommodations are top-notch at this hotel. There's also a pool and a gym, which isn't something you find at every hotel in Japan.
Isetan Shinjuku
The main branch “Shinjuku Isetan”, designated a historical landmark of Tokyo, is an old department store made up of several buildings, such as one mainly specializing in men’s items, and the Isetan Kaikan that mostly comprises restaurants and cafés.
Besides the department store goods, the exterior is also really unique!
