Terry Chen's Reviews

Fukuroda no Taki (Fukuroda Falls)

Fukuroda Falls, a prominent tourist spot in Ibaraki, are located in Taki River which stems from Kuji River running through Okukuji District. The great waterfall is 120m-tall and 73m-wide, one of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls along with Kegon Falls in Tochigi and Nachi Falls in Wakayama. It was also selected into 100 best waterfalls in Japan.

Ibaraki
Nature Spots

5 Jun 2024 See More

There's a 276-meter-long tunnel inside the waterfall area, and you can walk straight from the tunnel exit to the viewing platform. It's really convenient and safe.

Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition

The historic fireworks competition has been held in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture since 1925 (Taisho 14). Fireworks professionals from all over the country gather to showcase their skills.

Ibaraki
Autumn festivals & Events

5 Jun 2024 See More

You can enjoy not only traditional fireworks shows but also displays that combine modern technology and art. It's a unique experience.

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

This historic temple, which was established in 940 by High Priest Kanchō, is rooted in prayers for the pacification of the Taira no Masakado revolt.

Narita Airport Neighborhood
Shrines & Temples

28 May 2022 See More

Every New Year, this temple has the second highest number of visitors after Meiji Shrine. The main street is lined with souvenir shops and restaurants. It's definitely the most iconic temple in the Narita area.

Kairakuen Garden

Built by Mito Domain’s 9th feudal lord, Tokugawa Nariaki. One of Japan’s three famous gardens along with Kenrokuen in Kanazawa and Korakuen in Okayama.

Ibaraki
Parks & Gardens

28 May 2022 See More

February and March are when the plum blossoms are in full bloom, so it gets really crowded. Then in April, you can enjoy cherry blossoms, and in May, the azaleas. It's a great place for flower viewing all spring.

Inokashira Park Zoo

Inokashira Park Zoo occupies about 1/3rd of the area of Inokashira Park. It’s made up of the “Zoo (Main)” area, which features the animal exhibits, a sculpture museum, and archives, and the “Aquatic Park (Secondary)” area, which features aquatic animal exhibits and waterfowl. The zoo is home to over 170 species of animals.

Kichijoji, Mitaka
Zoos & Aquariums

28 May 2022 See More

After visiting the Ghibli Museum, I stopped by here. Lots of people come with their kids and pets. It's a fantastic park for relaxing.

Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill

Even though located in Sapporo City with 2 million residents, Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill offers the beauty of mother nature. In spring, the hay comes out in green. In summer, lavender fields send out fragrant greetings. Fall foliage will be exquisite, and winter will spread a white snowy carpet. The majestic scenery in all four seasons is perfect for photography.

Sapporo
Observatories

28 May 2022 See More

The most famous thing here is the statue of Dr. Clark. From the observation deck, you can see the Sapporo Dome and the city skyline.

Hanamikoji-dori Street

Hanami-koji Street is a main street crossing Gion north to south from Sanjo to Kenninji Temple. It is “koji” (small alley), but the street is wide and lively with lots of stores hosting many tourists. The Teahouse district still maintains the traditional ambience in the district from Shijo-dori to the south. The original teahouses were on Shijo-dori and to the north of it, which were gathered to the current southern district in Meiji and Taisho Periods.

Kyoto
Famous Places

28 May 2022 See More

This is a famous old entertainment district in Japan. You can still spot geisha here. The buildings on both sides aren't tall and there aren't any flashy signs—probably high-end restaurants. During the day, most places aren't open so it feels pretty quiet. A lot of people prefer to visit at night.