Rocky Liu's Reviews

Hitenryu

Located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Hitenryu is a yakiniku restaurant run by three brothers who carry on the founder’s vision of establishing a true yakiniku culture in the city. The restaurant is well regarded by locals for its selection of rare cuts of Noto beef and Noto pork.

Kanazawa
Meat Dishes

12 Jan 2026 See More

The food is more on the hearty, no-frills side—not the delicate, refined type. Plating is pretty basic, but the focus is definitely on flavor.

Service speed is decent. During peak hours it gets crowded, so you may have to wait a bit.

The vibe inside is lively, great for coming with friends, but it’s not really the place for a quiet chat.

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

9 Jun 2024 See More

There are lots of restaurants and snack shops along the old street, offering all kinds of tasty food. The Hida beef is especially tender and flavorful—definitely a must-try!

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.

Chiba
Amusement Parks & Theme parks

9 Jun 2024 See More

There are so many classic and new attractions in the park, perfect for visitors of all ages. Every ride is thoughtfully designed and really immersive.

Naoshima Bath "I♥湯"

This art facility was designed by artist Shinro Ohtake, and here visitors can actually stop and take a bath. It was created as a place to facilitate interaction between tourists, both domestic and foreign, and the Naoshima islanders.

Kagawa
Bathing & Spa Facilities

31 May 2022 See More

The outside of the bathhouse is covered in colorful tiles. I heard it's the work of a famous Japanese artist. I didn't have time to take a bath this time, but I hope I can come back and try it next time.

Kankakei (Ropeway)

Kankakei is a gorge in Kagawa Prefecture’s Shodo Island. It is located in the heart of Setonaikai National Park. The valley of Kankakei was formed over thousands of years as volcanic andesite and agglomerate were thrust upward via shifting of the earth’s mantle and eroded by rain and wind, creating a spectacular scene of sheer cliffs and rock formations.

Kagawa
Ropeway

31 May 2022 See More

I took the ropeway up to the observation deck, and the view was super open—you can see the whole Seto Inland Sea clearly. If you visit in the fall during the autumn leaves season, it would be absolutely perfect.

Chichu Art Museum

Across Naoshima you’ll find art installations that blur the line between art and nature. The island is also home to Chichu Art Museum, a gallery designed by world renowned architect Tadao Ando.

Kagawa
Museums

31 May 2022 See More

Tadao Ando's concrete architecture is a massive work of art in itself. The way he uses light, shadow, and geometric shapes is truly masterful.

Ritsurin Garden

Used as a villa by the Matsudaira clan of Takamatsu, Ritsurin Garden was completed nearly 300 years ago by successive generations of feudal lords who renovated it. While the sprawling strolling garden covers 16 hectares, the total area of this park, including Mount Shiun in the background, extends to an impressive 75 hectares!

Takamatsu
Parks & Gardens

31 May 2022 See More

Ritsurin Garden is divided into the South and North gardens, and no matter where you go, there's beautiful scenery everywhere. The refined sense of beauty here really helps you relax, both body and mind.

Tottori Sand Dunes The Sand Museum

The world’s first museum, curating sand creations. It is produced by Katsuhiko Chaen, who was selected as “100 Most Respected Japanese People.” He invites sand sculptors from all over the world to display sand sculpture at the global top level.

Tottori
Museums

31 May 2022 See More

Every piece here is carefully crafted by the artists. You really can't feel the impact of the Sand Museum unless you visit in person.

Unzen Jigoku (the Hells of Unzen)

Unzen Jigoku, a main highlight of the Unzen hot springs. The scenery of cloudy white steams with the smell of sulfur looks just like hell.

Nagasaki
Nature Spots

30 May 2022 See More

In Japan, places with geothermal hot springs are often called 'hell valleys.' Unzen Jigoku is pretty big, and the strong smell of sulfur fills the whole area. Local shops even cook raw eggs in pots using the hot spring water and sell them as onsen eggs.

Terukuni Shrine

The citizens well know the shrine of Kagoshima as a representative shrine of the city. The shrine is dedicated to Nariakira Shimazu, the 28th head of the Shimazu family and the 11th lord of the Satsuma Domain.

Kagoshima
Shrines & Temples

30 May 2022 See More

This is a very popular shrine in Kagoshima, and a lot of visitors come here because of its reputation.