香芋's Reviews

Hachi & Hachikita Highlands Ski Resort

Hachi Highlands Ski Resort features 11 courses, and its vast slopes-along with the snow park “The Parks”-have made it a mecca for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. The open Central Slope area offers three main runs: the wide and gentle Central Quad Course, the Central Pair Course with one of the largest snow park areas in the Kansai region, and the Central Triple Course, which is ideal for enjoying smooth turns. For beginners, there is a moving walkway lift, as well as a popular kids’ park with a rest area.

Hyogo
Outdoors

29 Dec 2025 See More

This place feels really local and all about pure skiing.

There aren’t many flashy facilities, but when the snow is good it’s seriously fun to ride. The runs are wide, and it’s very friendly for everyone from beginners to intermediates. You don’t really feel that stress of the slopes being overcrowded.

Ishiyamadera Temple

This is the head temple of the Shingon school on the bank of the Seta River, which flows from Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. There are strange rocks erected all over the precincts, including the large rock towering in front of the Hondo (main shrine).

Shiga
Shrines & Temples

16 Aug 2025 See More

The name Ishiyamadera sounds simple, but the temple itself is actually stunning. The scent of the wooden main hall is so soothing—it instantly melts away your stress.

Dotonbori

Crab, octopus, cow, crane….these are just a few of the oversized 3D signboards that make up the look and feel of the bustling Dotonbori Area. Its packed with a number of eateries along the northern Dotonbori River and main street along its southern side.

Shinsaibashi, Namba, Nipponbashi (Minami)
Famous Places

18 Oct 2021 See More

All the shops in Dotonbori have huge signboards—the crab sign is the easiest to spot! When shopping, my friends and I always meet up here so we don't get lost.

Nagomi no Yoneya “Peanut Monaka”

Yoneya Co., Ltd. was founded in 1899 (Meiji 32). With the first owner selling yokan (sweet bean jelly) with local Shiba chestnuts as a starting point, the store has produced numerous successful products, mainly Japanese desserts.

Chiba
Snacks

17 Oct 2021 See More

Every time we come by tour bus, it stops at the Yoneya parking lot, and then we walk over to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple.

Tempozan Ferris wheel

With a height of 112.5 meters and a diameter of 100 meters, this is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, lasting about 15 minutes per lap. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Ikoma in Nara Prefecture to the east, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo Prefecture to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture to the north. While you are here in Osaka, you can feel as if you are taking a round trip around the Kansai area.

Osaka Port, Bay Area
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

17 Oct 2021 See More

You can ride for free with the Osaka Amazing Pass. The view is fantastic—you can even see Universal Studios Japan!

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.

Kobe
Nature Spots

17 Oct 2021 See More

To see even farther, climb to a higher level!

TOKYO SKYTREE(R) TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)

Boasting a height of 634 meters, TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest free-standing tower which stands in the center of TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN surrounded by tourist facilities. The tower has two observation decks, Tembo Deck at a height of 350 meters and Tembo Galleria at 450 meters.

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Observatories

16 Oct 2021 See More

You can see Tokyo Skytree really clearly from Sensoji Temple!