D. T. Suzuki Museum
Suzuki Daisetz, known as D. T. Suzuki in the world, is a Buddhist philosopher from Kanazawa. This museum shares Suzuki’s ideas, thoughts and his life. With the wish for visitors to learn about him and contemplate their own life, it was opened on October 18, 2011. Though it stands at the heart of a city, the building is surrounded in a profound peace to allow you to forget time.
It's hard to describe, but I felt a sense of calm and peace inside.
Higashi Chaya District
It is one of Kanazawa's representative tourist attractions. The townscape with its beautiful Degoushi (latticed window) and the stone pavement has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government.
Compared to Kyoto, I actually love everything about Kanazawa even more! 🥰
Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport)
Haneda is Japan’s largest airport, officially called Tokyo International Airport. Each of the three terminals has an observation deck where you can watch closely the airplanes take off and land, shopping facility, and restaurants with different cuisines.
There are plenty of restaurants and it's super convenient for shopping. This is a top-notch international airport.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
This entirely new walk-through attraction lets you experience how the "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts" films were made. It is the first of its kind in Asia and the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world.
We spent about 7 to 8 hours here from early in the morning. It can be pretty exhausting physically and mentally, so we planned to visit the park on the second day of our trip to Japan while we were still full of energy. Everyone had a blast.
Fuji-Q Highland
Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park featuring many world-class thrill rides and character theme parks.
This amusement park is super fun, and you can even see Mt. Fuji 🗻
Ebisu Yokocho
A bar district with 20 restaurants. The former "Yamashita Shopping Center" was a public market, and the sign at the entrance is reminiscent of the Showa period. The stores are small, ranging in size from 10-16m2, and are lined up in a tight row in the alley. This appearance of the market is also nostalgic for the older generation and fresh for the younger generation.
Every place here has its own unique vibe, and there are lots of foreigners around, which makes for a really nice atmosphere.
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan, nicknamed “USJ”, is a large-scale theme park with entertainment for everyone, both children and adults alike. The park is separated into different areas, each with a different theme from popular titles across the world.
Even though we had to wait in long lines for every ride, we were well prepared for it, including mentally. So we still had a blast from morning till night.
Mount Wakakusa
Mt. Wakakusa is a grass-covered gentle mountain, 342 meters above sea level. It is also called “Mt. Mikasa” because it looks like three hats stacked on top of each other. It is well-known for its annual Yamayaki, a Nara traditional event held in January.
It's not a very tall mountain—more like a little hill. If you're in Nara, you should definitely walk up. It gives you a different perspective.
Ippoh Main Store
Ippoh is one of Osaka's best-established restaurants, located in Edobori, Nishi-ku, and has its roots in a tempura restaurant founded in 1850 (Kaei 3 ) by the first generation of an oil shop owner as a sideline.It has a history of more than 180 years spanning five generations. Throughout its long history, the restaurant has entertained VIPs from around the world as well as dignitaries from home and abroad.
Elegant Japanese decor and fresh seasonal ingredients—no wonder this is such a famous tempura restaurant.
Yakiago Shio Ramen Takahashi, Shinjuku Main Store
An elegant Japanese-style ramen restaurant. The soup combines a broth made from domestic pork bones and chicken carcass, with the main ingredient being "Yakiago" - flying fish dried and grilled. Multiple types of seafood broth are layered in the mix. For the salt seasoning, "Yakiago" prepared using Takahashi's unique method is used, combining broth extracted at two different temperatures with salt from Okinawa. The refined and delicious flavor of the premium ingredient "Yakiago" is a highlight.
The miso ramen was way too salty!