Kyoto Tower (Nidec The Kyoto Tower)
It is located right in front of Kyoto Station. It was designed in the shape of a lighthouse to illuminate Kyoto, and is the tallest building in Kyoto at 131 meters. It has been visited by over 32 million people since it opened in 1964.
Kyoto Tower looks beautiful, whether it's day or night.
Ueno Park
Ueno Park, officially known as "Ueno Onshi Park," is located in Taito Ward, Tokyo. Managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Construction Bureau, the park spans an impressive area of 530,000 square meters and has a rich history.
I enjoyed strolling around, taking photos, and viewing the cherry blossoms. Some people were having picnics on the lawn. The scenery was really nice and beautiful.
Moka Railway
This local railway connects 17 stations in two cities and three towns from Shimodate Station in Chikusei City, Ibaraki to Motegi Station in Tochigi, serving as essential transportation for local residents. It is also known among railroad fans for its regional revitalizing projects. Moka Railway’s biggest news is the steam locomotive operation.
The cherry blossom trees are planted right next to the tracks, and you can see fields of rapeseed flowers beyond them. If you want to enjoy both cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers, taking the train is a great way to do it.
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
The ropeway connects Hakone-en by Lake Ashinoko and Hakone Komagatake Summit, the 1,783m-distance, in 7 min one way. At the Summit 1,356m (4450 ft) above the sea, there is an observation terrace adorned with flowers and greens in season.
The weather wasn't great, so visibility at the summit was really poor. It was super windy and especially cold. We had to hurry back down in a rush.
Atomic Bomb Dome (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park)
The Atomic Bomb Dome, in its original design, was completed as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotional Hall, by Czech architect Jan Letzel on April 5th, 1915. However, as it stood just 160 meters from the epicenter of the atomic bomb, it suffered severe damage from the blast. With a gutted steel frame and damaged exterior, its known colloquially as the Atomic Bomb Dome, a building that stands in testament to the tragic history unfolded here.
It's hard to imagine how tragic it was at the moment of the explosion. 😔
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle was built in 1589 by Terumoto Mori, known as one of the five dignitaries of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The castle is located in the center of Hiroshima city, famous as a major tourist attraction with easy access.
It's been rebuilt, so it's not the original. Honestly, not worth seeing!