林家欣's Reviews

Nihondaira Ropeway

Nihondaira, a hilly area at an elevation of 307 meters, was once ranked No. 1 in the Japan Tourist Spot Top 100. This ropeway connects its summit with Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, a historic site associated with Tokugawa Ieyasu. The line is 1,065 m long and the ride takes Approx. 5 minutes. Below, you can look out over the sheer cliffs of Byobudani Valley and the Kuno Coast along Suruga Bay. It’s especially popular during the fresh greenery of spring and the fall foliage season. On clear days, you can also spot Omaezaki Cape and the Izu Peninsula.

• Shizuoka
• Ropeway

Kaiyukan

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020, this aquarium is located in Osaka. The aquarium, which recreates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean, is home to a total of 620 species and 30,000 living things.

• Osaka Port, Bay Area
• Zoos & Aquariums

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

Tokyo DisneySea

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

• Chiba
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Tempozan Ferris wheel

With a height of 112.5 meters and a diameter of 100 meters, this is one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, lasting about 15 minutes per lap. On a clear day you can see as far as Mount Ikoma in Nara Prefecture to the east, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Hyogo Prefecture to the west, Kansai International Airport to the south, and Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture to the north. While you are here in Osaka, you can feel as if you are taking a round trip around the Kansai area.

• Osaka Port, Bay Area
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Amanohashidate

Amanohashidate is one of Japan’s Top 3 Scenic Spots, along with the bay of Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture and Miyajima in Aki, Hiroshima Prefecture. Across the length of this 3.6km landbridge you’ll find 5000 pine trees planted across its 20m-170m wide shores.

• Kyoto
• Nature Spots

Mt. Otowa Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Opened in the year 778, the temple was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994. In the 130, 000 m2 area of the precincts spread out on the hillside of Mt. Otowa, there are more than 30 cathedrals and monuments, including national treasures and important cultural properties.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples