趙源's Reviews

Oyster & Smoked BAR SANGO

Over in Hiroshima Station’s West Exit area (nicknamed “Ekinishi”) sits Oyster & Smoked BAR SANGO, an authentic oyster bar serving up local Hiroshima oysters and bites from across Japan in raw, grilled, fried, steamed plates and more.

Hiroshima
Izakaya

28 Oct 2025 See More

Such a great vibe! The raw oysters are super fresh, and the smoked dishes are really flavorful without being too salty. They pair perfectly with drinks. The lighting inside is a bit dim, but it feels classy—perfect for a casual drink, a chat, or even a date. Overall, an awesome experience!

Mount Miune

A mountain with an elevation of 1,235 m that straddles Mitsue Village in eastern Nara Prefecture and Matsusaka City and Tsu City in Mie Prefecture. Designated as part of Murou Akame Aoyama Quasi-National Park and counted among Japan’s 300 Famous Mountains, it offers nature that changes beautifully with the seasons. Hacchodaira, a plain-like area spreading out just below the summit on the Mie side, is a popular scenic viewpoint.

Nara
Nature Spots

6 Oct 2025 See More

The air here is super fresh, and the whole place feels so მშვიდ and serene. The hike up is a little challenging, but the views are absolutely worth it.
The forest along the way is really dense, so it stays cool in the summer. In the fall, you get to see the mountains covered in red leaves. So beautiful~

Hakodate Bugyosho

Hakodate Magistrate’s Office faithfully recreates the Edo Shognate’s security base around Japan’s northern territory. It is built at the original location in the former Goryokaku (the star-shaped fort), using as much similar skills and provisions as those in the Edo Period, such as pine beams, Bingo tatami mats or sliding doors with hand-made paper.

Hakodate and Matsumae
Tourist Attractions

28 May 2024 See More

The wooden structure and exquisite wood carvings really showcase traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Every detail faithfully recreates the splendor of the past.

Goryokaku Tower

Goryokaku Tower, built adjacent to Goryokaku Park, offers a bird's-eye view of the Goryokaku Ruins, a special national historic site, from 90 meters above ground, and is loved by locals and tourists alike as a landmark of Hakodate.

Hakodate and Matsumae
Observatories

28 May 2024 See More

From the observation deck at Goryokaku Tower, you can really take in the star-shaped design of Goryokaku. It's a unique view you just can't get from the ground.

Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto Castle was built between the years 1593 and 1594. It is one of the oldest of the still-standing “gojuu-rokkai” (five roofs, six stories) structures in Japan, and it has been registered as a national treasure.

Nagano
Tourist Attractions

23 May 2022 See More

One of Japan's most famous national treasure castles. In May, you can also see gorgeous wisteria flowers.

Magome Inn

“Nakasendo” is one of the five highways that were constructed during the Edo period to connect Kyoto and Edo. Magome Inn is the 43rd post town on the Nakasendo. It is an inn town along a slope paved with stone pavement, and you can feel the atmosphere of the Edo period. Both sides of the road are lined with stores selling freshly baked gohei-mochi (rice cakes), oyaki (wheat cakes), etc., where you can enjoy eating and strolling.

Gifu
Famous Places

23 May 2022 See More

This 600-meter-long stone-paved street is a historic old town, rated with one Michelin star along with Tsumago-juku. It's an important area for the preservation of traditional Japanese architecture.

Sarutahiko Shrine

Sarutahiko Shrine enshrines Sarutahiko Ookami, the God who appears at the beginning of things and guides everything in the right direction. The Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) and Nihonshoki (Chronicles of Japan) tell us that he "enlightened the first heavenly grandson of the nation to this land." The votive tablet (Ema) depicts the "Michibiki no Mai (Dance of Michibiki)'' unique to the Sarutahiko Shrine, guiding wishes in the right direction.

Mie
Shrines & Temples

23 May 2022 See More

This is the only shrine in Japan dedicated to Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic. You can visit it together with Ise Jingu.