Wendy Wong's Reviews

Karatachi Literary Footbath

Located in Yanagawa City-known for producing seven notable literary figures including Kitahara Hakushu, Dan Kazuo, and Hase Ken-Karatachi Literary Footbath is a unique spot where literature and relaxation come together. As you soak your feet, you can browse panels introducing these writers through photographs, anecdotes, and excerpts from their works, letting your thoughts drift into their literary worlds.

Fukuoka
Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

18 Jan 2026 See More

It’s not a big place, but it’s really clean and has that artsy, bookish vibe—not one of those footbaths packed with tourists. It’s super quiet while you soak your feet, and it’s comfortable to just zone out or chat. Perfect stop when you’re tired from walking.

The water isn’t so hot it’s uncomfortable, and after a bit your feet actually warm up. Great for fall/winter or in the evening. Overall it’s not some must-see major attraction, but if you happen to pass by, you’ll feel like “nice, that was a win.” Very laid-back and soothing.

Rairaikyo Gorge

Scenic beauty as far as the eye can see at this gorge carved by the Natori River flowing between Mt. Kamuro in the Ou Mountains to Sendai Bay. The name "Rairaikyo" was given by Tomotaka Komiya, a disciple of Natsume Soseki and an honorary professor at Tohoku University, in 1931, with "Rai" referring to the abundance of rocks.

Miyagi
Nature Spots

20 Jun 2024 See More

There are several trails in the gorge, with observation decks and rest areas along the way. You can get up close to the stunning scenery and capture some amazing shots of the natural landscape.

Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park)

Morioka Castle was built in Keicho 2 (1597) as the residence of the Nanbu family of the Morioka Domain. After the Meiji Restoration, the castle was developed into "Iwate Park" in Meiji 39 (1906), designed by Yasuhei Nagaoka, who is known as a pioneer of modern parks. " Morioka Castle Ruins" has been designated as a national historic site and has also been selected as one of the "100 Great Castles of Japan" and "100 Historical Parks in Japan”.

Iwate
Parks & Gardens

19 Jun 2024 See More

The walking path along the moat is really popular and offers beautiful views all the way.

Shiroishi Castle

The restored wooden castle tower was completed in 1995. The original castle is said to have existed around the end of the Warring States Period, but historical records are scarce and neither the date nor the founder of the castle is known.

Miyagi
Tourist Attractions

6 Jun 2022 See More

The cherry blossoms and Shiroishi Castle complement each other beautifully. It's a great spot to enjoy the full bloom of cherry blossoms in spring.

Mt. Showa-Shinzan

Showa Shinzan, in Shikotsu-Toya National Park, was once a wheat field that was uplifted by Mount Usu's volcanic eruption in 1943. Showa Shinzan is a volcano that has received worldwide attention for its status as a national special natural monument, one of Japan's top 100 geological sites, a Japanese Geopark, and a UNESCO World Geopark, among other things.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu
Nature Spots

6 Jun 2022 See More

You can see all of Showa Shinzan in about 10 minutes. There's a ropeway station nearby that takes you up to Mt. Usu, and you can also see Lake Toya from there.

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.

Lake Toya and Noboribetsu
Nature Spots

6 Jun 2022 See More

There are fireworks every night in the summer, and they're absolutely stunning! The fireworks are launched from boats on the lake, so if you're staying at a lakeside hotel, you can watch them right from your room.

Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University has a huge campus and an unconstrained space. A location of the ground is accessible on foot from the Sapporo station. The campus is open to the public for tours and walking as well as students or staff do.

Sapporo
Tourist Attractions

6 Jun 2022 See More

The campus environment is fantastic, especially with the autumn leaves and ginkgo trees. Students here are really lucky.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

It is the head shrine of about 30,000 Inari shrines which are traditionally familiar throughout Japan and the god is worshiped for bountiful harvests of grain, business prosperity, the safety of households, recovery from illness, and wish fulfillment. This shrine was established in 711 AD.

Kyoto
Shrines & Temples

6 Jun 2022 See More

Fushimi Inari Taisha is always bustling with worshippers. Thousands of torii gates, each donated by individuals or companies with their names and dates, stretch from the base of the mountain all the way to the top.

Sendai Daikannon Statue

The largest statue of the Kannon in Japan is located in the precincts of Daikanmitsuji Temple, and its official name is Sendai Tendou Byakue Daikannon. The statue was completed in 1991 at a cost of approximately 4 billion yen by a businessman who was developing the surrounding area. The statue stands 100 meters above the ground.

Sendai
Shrines & Temples

6 Jun 2022 See More

You can see the giant Kannon statue right from the hotel room window. It really feels like it's watching over the people living in the area.

Samurai Residences in Kakunodate

In Kakunodate, part of the city of Semboku in Akita Prefecture, exists rows of old houses first attributed to the Ashina family in the early Edo period (around year 1620), that later flourished under the castle town of the Satake-Kita family. This district has been designated as protected in an effort to conserve traditional buildings.

Akita
Famous Places

6 Jun 2022 See More

These ancient samurai buildings have created a unique Japanese architectural culture. Wandering through these charming, old-fashioned streets, you can really feel the splendor of the past.