Lake Toya
There is no better attraction than the natural landscape of Lake Toya in Hokkaido. The area around a caldera lake, Lake Toya , and an active volcano, Mt.Usu, was designated as the Toya- Usu Unesco Global Geopark in UNESCO Global Geopark.
The difference between good weather and bad weather is huge. Coming on a sunny day really makes it so much better.
Sapporo TV Tower
Built in 1956 on Nishi 1-chome, the starting point of Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower is well known to locals and tourists alike as a landmark of Sapporo that has witnessed the city's development since its completion.
Right next to Odori Park—such a great location. You’ll definitely spot it if you’re walking by. The exterior feels a bit dated, but in a good way—it has that classic old-landmark vibe.
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.
Compared to all the historic sites in Kyoto, this place really doesn’t feel “Kyoto” at all.
Looks pretty ordinary during the day, but it’s a bit easier on the eyes once it’s lit up at night.
Kyoto Station Building
Kyoto station is attached to an enormous building which provides shops and restaurants, as well as a hotel and cultural center. The Cube Shopping Mall occupies the ground floor and two basement floors. In its spacious confines are shops offering a wide variety of unique souvenirs and specialty desserts from Kyoto, trendy fashion items, and interesting knickknacks.
The architecture is super grand—totally different from the traditional Kyoto you might be imagining.
Kagoshima Prefectural Center for Historical Material, Reimeikan
This comprehensive museum allows visitors to learn about Kagoshima's historical and cultural heritage. The permanent thematic exhibitions showcase dioramas and valuable artifacts, providing an overview of Kagoshima's history from prehistoric and ancient times to the present day.
The building itself is a work of art, perfectly blending function and beauty, which makes the visit even more enjoyable.
KARUIZAWA PRINCE SHOPPING PLAZA
It is one of Japan’s largest resort-style shopping malls, located just outside the south exit of JR Karuizawa Station. There are 10 areas on the premises in a rich natural setting, having about 240 stores offering a wide range of products, including famous brands, interior goods, general goods, and outdoor products. It is an attractive place where you can get high-quality items from top brands at outlet prices.
The weather here is cool and comfortable, and the shopping center is huge—it's like a whole city.
Fuchu City’s Kyodo-no-Mori Museum
The main section of this museum focuses on the history, folklore, and nature of Fuchu City, located to the west of Tokyo, and also features a planetarium. The museum’s premises spans about 140,000㎡, and it holds not only the main museum, but also old farmhouses and townhouses, as well as historic buildings.
The flowers here are beautiful. The whole walkway is lined with blooming plum blossoms.
Ho-Park / Ho-Koen
The site of Nagahama Castle, which was abandoned in the Edo period, was developed into a park in 1909 (Meiji-era 42). The park is named after Toyotomi Hideyoshi, also known as Ho-Taiko, who was the lord of Nagahama Castle.
Come in the evening after it gets dark to enjoy the cherry blossoms lit up at night!
Chidorigafuchi Green Way (Chidorigafuchi Moat)
A 700-meter promenade along the moat of the Imperial Palace. Surrounded by nature so rich that it is hard to believe it is in the heart of Tokyo, it is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll.
This is my top cherry blossom spot in Tokyo! It's right on the west side of the Imperial Palace, and you can even row a boat while admiring the cherry blossoms on both sides.
Manza Onsen
Manza Onsen is located at an altitude of 1,800 meters at the foot of Mt. Kusatsu-Shiranesan, which rises in the northwestern part of the prefecture. As a highland resort in Joshinetsu National Park, Manza Onsen is an attractive year-round hot spring resort for summer getaways and skiing in winter.
This is the hot spring closest to the sky in Japan. It's one of the few high-altitude hot spring resorts in the country, and it has the highest sulfur content in Japan.