Nasu Animal Kingdom
“Nasu Animal Kingdom" is home to approximately 600 different species of animals on an expansive site about 10 times the size of the Tokyo Dome. The animals are rare even by national standards, and can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
There are so many cute animals here! It's enough to keep you and your family entertained for the whole day.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, located in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, is a comprehensive marine leisure facility featuring an aquarium, attractions, restaurants, shopping stores, and hotels.
I got to learn a lot more about marine life here.
Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave
Aokigahara Jukai (sea of trees) spreads out at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Narusawa Hyoketsu Ice Cave is located at the eastern entrance of that and is visited by many tourists throughout the year as one of the touring spots of Fuji Goko/Five Lakes. It is a cave created after lava flowed out from the eruption of Mt. Fuji lateral volcano Mt. Nagao in 864（the 6th year of Jogan era）, and is a lava cave with a total length of 153 m.
The geography here is really fascinating.
Nogeyama Zoo
Nogeyama Park is located up on a hill that looks out over Yokohama city, and it is also the home of Nogeyama Zoo. Opened in 1951, the zoo is home to around 1,800 animals across around 80 types, including giraffes, lions, and lesser pandas (also known as red pandas).
It's really convenient to get to in Yokohama, and the best part is that it's free!
Tobu World Square
This theme park exhibits miniatures of famous buildings and archaeological sites from around the world, reproduced at a 1/25 scale, under the theme of "Protecting the World's Archaeological and Architectural Cultures."
Here you can see iconic landmarks from all over the world, like the Sphinx from Egypt and the Eiffel Tower. It's really cool to see so many famous sites in one place!
Kasai Rinkai Park
Kasai Rinkai Park is a metropolitan park facing Tokyo Bay and is a popular spot that can be accessed in about 15 minutes from Tokyo Station. The vast park of approximately 80 hectares is divided into five zones based on the theme of interaction among greenery, water, and people: an aquarium, a bird sanctuary, a lawn square, a sea breeze square, and an observation square.
The aquarium is probably the most famous facility in the park. It's especially impressive because they have a lot of bluefin tuna. Definitely worth checking out!
Kusatsu Onsen (Kusatsu Hotspring)
Kusatsu Onsen is popular and well known as one of Japan's three major hotsprings. 32300 liters per minute naturally gushes, which is admitted as the highest amount of discharge in Japan, the source water with high acid is known to have an excellent antibacterial effect.
The Yubatake at Kusatsu Onsen is the most iconic spot here. The whole hot spring area, including souvenir shops and the shopping street, is basically centered around the Yubatake. There are also foot baths nearby where you can soak your feet. It's one of Japan's top three hot spring areas.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka is the flagship hotel of RIHGA Royal Hotel Group. It is located on the riverside of Nakanoshima, the heart of downtown Osaka, and is proud of its long history and tradition. It has been 86 years since its predecessor, the Shin-Osaka Hotel, opened in 1935.
The hotel offers a shuttle bus to and from Osaka Station, which is really convenient!
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.
You can come here in the fall to see the autumn leaves and check out the deer at the same time.
APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
This mega hotel is made up of a 180m-tall Central Tower with east and west wings on either side, housing over 2,000 rooms in all. The Central Tower provides the grand ocean view and romantic city lights at night.
The room is small, but it has everything you need and it's really clean. Great value for the price.