Yu Yu's Reviews

Yumekaze Plaza in front of Todaiji Temple Gate

This is a facility consisting of restaurants and retail stores in Nara Park known for its wild deer. It is located in front of Todaiji Temple, famous for the Great Buddha within a walking distance from World Heritage Sites such as Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Mt. Kasuga Primeval Forest, Kofukuji Temple, and Nara National Museum, making it the perfect place to stop by during sightseeing.

Nara
Commercial Buildings

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There are quite a few unique shops here. The Daibutsu pudding is especially good—not only does it taste great, but the Buddha illustration on the lid is super cute.

Spa Resort Hawaiians

A Multi amusement facility with a hot spring for families and couples. Hot water is drawn from Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, which is at the center of the six theme parks along with a dance stage, an entertainment center, restaurant and hotel.

Fukushima
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

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Inside, you'll find lots of grass skirts, Hawaiian shirts, and straw hats—all things related to Hawaii.

Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea is the Tokyo Disney Resort run destination that’s directly connected to Tokyo Disneyland.

Chiba
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

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Mermaid Lagoon—this area is so much fun! It really feels like stepping into a fairy tale. I just didn’t want to leave.

Sensoji Temple

This iconic destination in Asakusa sees as many as 30 million visitors each year. It stands as a well-loved mainstay in Tokyo, all while hosting a number of annual traditions like the first temple visit at New Years, Setsubun and more across the year.

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Shrines & Temples

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It's not just Sensoji Temple—there's so much to explore all around Asakusa. I spent the whole day walking around, and only realized how tired I was when I got back to my hotel.

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.

Hiroshima
Museums

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Almost everything near the center of the explosion was flattened. Only this building remains as a witness to what happened.

Umeda Sky Building / Kuchu Teien Observatory

The 40-story, twin super high-rise was completed in 1993. The two towers are connected on top. In England, it was selected into the “Top 20” list of world buildings as a thrilling skyscraper. The beauty of the building itself is part of its popularity. On the 3rd floor, there is a gate for the elevators to shoot you up to the 35th floor.

Umeda, Osaka Station, Nakanoshima Area (Kita)
Observatories

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The night view is beautiful.
Highly recommended! 👍