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Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort

Shiga Kogen Yakebitaiyama Ski Resort, located in Yamanouchi Town, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture, is renowned as one of the venues of the 1998 Winter Olympics. The resort offers 20 courses in total, known for its “Platinum Powder”-exceptionally dry and light snow.

Nagano
Outdoors

25 Aug 2025 See More

Since it's an Olympic venue, skiing here feels extra special—almost like you're in a competition! It's less crowded than some of the more popular resorts, so it's more comfortable and you hardly ever have to wait in line.

Tsurugajo Castle

The castle is a cherry blossom viewing spot and the symbol of Aizu Wakamatsu City. Its official name is Wakamatsu Castle, and it is also sometimes called Aizu Castle or Aizu Wakamatsu Castle. The castle tower, the only one in Japan covered with red tiles, preserves the beautiful appearance of the castle in the feudal era.

Fukushima
Tourist Attractions

26 Nov 2023 See More

The weather wasn't great when I visited—there was a light drizzle and the cold wind was really biting. I only stayed for a short while before leaving.

Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium

This is a huge aquarium with dolphins, beluga whales, orcas, and other sea creatures in the North wing, and various tanks with live coral and other sea creatures in the South wing.

Nagoya
Zoos & Aquariums

23 Nov 2021 See More

There are lots of amazing shows with dolphins, beluga whales, and more. It's a fantastic aquarium.

Dreamton Village

A small village nestled in Kameoka’s mountains that has recreated a good old English countryside. Without leaving Japan, you can feel the English village ambience.

Kyoto
Tourist Attractions

20 Nov 2021 See More

It has a charming English countryside vibe. We happened to see a couple taking wedding photos there.

Michi-no-Eki, Fujiyoshida

This roadside station always ranks near the top, which is a wonderful spot to view Mt.Fuji straight ahead.

Yamanashi
Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

20 Nov 2021 See More

The Yoshida udon here is really delicious! The natural spring water is super refreshing and sweet. Plus, the view of Mt. Fuji is absolutely stunning.

Head Temple, Hasedera

Nestled in the mountains, this is one of the most prominent holy places in Japan housing the Kannon statue. It used to stand at the midpoint of the Hase Road which ran from Yamato Province to Ise Province. It appears in ancient poetries called Komoriku no Hatsuse and in Manyoshu.

Nara
Shrines & Temples

20 Nov 2021 See More

The peonies at Hasedera are super popular! Every April, when they're in full bloom, tons of people come to see the flowers.