Yurikamome
The Yurikamome is a fully automated transit line connecting Shimbashi (Minato-ku) to Toyosu (Kōtō-ku). Its official name is the Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Waterfront Line, but it is widely known by its nickname “Yurikamome.” The 14.7 km line links 16 stations across Tokyo’s bay area.
It feels really futuristic, but the train cars are actually a bit cramped. If you have luggage, you’ll need to find a good spot to stand.
Homangu Kamado Jinja
Kamado Jinja is a shrine with over 1350 years of history. It enshrines Tamayori-hime, who has been worshipped as a kami (Shinto god) of marriage since ancient times.
To reach the upper shrine, you need to start from the trailhead and walk along the Kyushu Nature Trail. The hike isn't too tough, and if you visit during the autumn leaves season, it's truly beautiful!
Oshino Hakkai – The 8 Springs of Oshino
Oshino Hakkai is the collective name for Mt. Fuji’s 8 natural ponds, Deguchi-ike, Okama-ike, Sokonashi-ike, Choshi-ike, Waku-ike, Nigori-ike, Kagami-ike and Shobu-ike. Once a former lake, the area has dried up and formed the 8 spring-sourced ponds that remain today.
The food sold here is really tasty. You can enjoy delicious snacks while taking in the beautiful spring water and the view of Mt. Fuji.
Lake Yamanaka（Yamanaka-ko）
Lake Yamanaka covers an area of about 6.57 square kilometers and is about 980.5 meters above sea level. It is located at the third highest point in Japan. The lake is the closest to Mt. Fuji among the “Fuji Five Lakes " and offers beautiful scenery of the four seasons with the majestic Mt.Fuji.
The scenery here is really nice. It's a great spot to capture Mt. Fuji's reflection in the lake.
Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown, one of Japan’s three major Chinatowns, is a district lined with countless Chinese restaurants. From affordable dishes you can enjoy as takeout or all-you-can-eat meals to authentic Chinese cuisine, there are options to suit your budget.
All the signs and writing feel so familiar! I was surprised to find both a Guan Yu Temple and a Mazu Temple here. It really feels authentically Chinese!
TOYOTA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
The Toyota Museum is a museum that introduces the history of automobiles and automobile culture around the world. It was established in 1989 as one of the commemorative projects for the 50th anniversary of Toyota Motor Corporation.
There are so many rare vintage cars from all over the world on display. If you're into car culture and history, you could easily spend the whole day here.
Tennoji Zoo
Tennoji Zoo opened on January 1st, 1915 and had its 100th anniversary in 2015. Almost 170 species and 1000 animals are kept in about 11 hectares of the zoo. In the reptile house, "Ifar," and in “African Savanna Zone” where hippopotamus, giraffes, and lions live, the ecological exhibition introduces reproduced scenery of animals’ habitats as closely as possible.
It's a pretty small zoo, and the animals' living conditions don't seem very well taken care of. Honestly, I felt a bit sorry for them!