Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima
One of the largest outlet malls in Hokkaido, this expansive complex brings together around 170 stores spanning a wide range of categories-from high-end fashion and well-known kitchenware brands to sports gear and drugstores.
A lot of luxury brands I was hoping for weren’t here at all, so it was a bit of a letdown.
If you’re expecting to do some serious shopping, you might be disappointed because the selection is fairly limited.
MOA Museum of Art
Opened in 1982 on a hill behind JR Atami Station and renewed in 2017, this modern art museum spans three floors above ground and one underground, with a total floor area of 17,000m². It houses about 3,500 pieces, primarily focusing on Oriental art, including paintings, calligraphy, and crafts.
The museum itself is a stunning work of art. The kaleidoscope in the main hall is also a famous piece. Truly impressive.
Enoshima
It's a tiny island at the tip of a sandbar that juts out to sea from a long sandy beach. It is known for its superb view of the sea of Shonan and Mt. Fuji.
I really recommend getting a one-day pass. The caves are super cool inside, and the further you go, the more beautiful it gets. The scenery is just like a painting.
Busena Marine Park
This venue is located at Busena Cape, located at the picturesque northern point of the Okinawa islands. It is designated as one of Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park’s “Marine Park District”. Visitors can see various marine life living in the marine ecosystem and enjoy the vast Okiawan ocean.
Taking the whale glass-bottom boat was awesome! You get to see the sea creatures up close, right in front of you.
Okinawa World
This theme park condenses the charms of Okinawa and is very popular among tourists from both inside and outside Japan. The largest limestone cave in Okinawa, Gyokusendo Cave, was created over 300,000 years ago, and it's more than one million stalactites reaffirm the mystery and grandeur of nature.
On a hot summer day, visiting the limestone cave was actually pretty cool and refreshing.
Yokohama Cosmo World
This multi-level urban amusement park has a bit of everything, from thrilling rides like a giant Ferris wheel and roller coasters to games, haunted houses, virtual reality attractions using VR and 3D technologies, and children’s rides like merry-go-rounds and character cars.
The Ferris wheel here is one of the most iconic sights around Yokohama Port.
Mount Takao
Mount Takao is a peak with an levation of 599 meters, located in Tokyo’s Hachioji City. With good transportation access, it’s a popular placee to go mountain climbing. While still in the city, it’s like taking a trip to the countryside! From families with small children to the elderly, about 3,000,000 people visit every year. It’s world famous as the mountain boasting the most climbers in the world.
This is the most popular suburban mountain in western Tokyo. It's perfect for a hike or a day out in nature.
Mt. Takao Cable Car
Mount Takao, located in the outskirts of Tokyo, is popular for casual hiking and climbing. The "Mount Takao Cable Car" connects the foot of the mountain to the middle in about 6 minutes, a journey that would take about an hour on foot, allowing everyone to comfortably enjoy the outdoors.
The scenery around here is fantastic, and it's super convenient for taking photos.
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.
It's smaller than Disney, but the attractions are just as good.
Tokyo Disneyland
Known and loved as the “kingdom of dreams and magic”, this full-scale themepark is just a 15 min. train ride from Tokyo Station.
I had an absolute blast inside! Played until closing time—both the Sea and Land areas are super fun.