林俊凱's Reviews

Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

Kanbe Shrine, Asama Shrine and Otoshimioya Shrine all come together in the collectively named site, "Osengensan”. Revered as the head shrine of the ancient Suruga Province (or modern day central Shizuoka), legend has it that Tokugawa Ieyasu was once known as Takechiyo in his youth before completing his coming-of-age ceremony here at this Tokugawa-family cherished site during the Edo period.

• Shizuoka
• Shrines & Temples

Nakasu Yataigai (food stall street)

In the gourmet city Hakata, Nakasu Yataigai lets you experience specialized gourmet food - ramen, skewered food, Oden, etc. to go with sake and other drinks. Naka River runs through Kyushu’s busiest downtown, Nakasu. Bright neon lights sparkle on the water and it is quite a sight that all kinds of food stalls are lined along the river! Strolling along the river allows you to catch the energy of the city.

• Fukuoka
• Tourist Attractions

Mt. Yoshino

Mt. Yoshino is acclaimed as the best spot to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan. In the spring, the entire mountain is washed with flowering trees as they bloom from the Shimosenbon (the lower 1,000 trees) at the foothills up to the Okusembon (the inner 1,000 trees).

• Nara
• Nature Spots

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

Hida Takayama Old Townscape is said to be a town where the original landscape of Japan remains, as the streets from the Edo period still remain, and the charming town houses and noren (curtains) of old stores continue to be seen.

• Gifu
• Famous Places

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
• Observatories

Obihiro Butadon Sumibiyaki Tontan

Located in the Chuogai area of the Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street, this spot serves Obihiro-style butadon, Hokkaido’s famous pork rice bowl, with authentic flavor and style.

• Shinagawa, Gotanda
• Japanese Cuisine

Chuson-ji Temple

Chuson-ji Temple, founded in 850 AD, owns over 3,000 national treasures and important cultural properties and is also registered as a World Heritage site. This temple was built to transmit the powerful wish to comfort the spirits of those killed in the Tohoku War, no matter which side they were on.

• Iwate
• Shrines & Temples

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.

• Kanagawa
• Famous Places