Hotel Europe
The impressive resort filled with flowers and lights “Huis Ten Bosch” runs this hotel. Surrounded by peaceful canals. It is the recreation of the high-end Dutch hotel with the same name.
You can take the park's special boat to check in at the hotel. It's a high-end European-style hotel.
Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan
The museum is located within the premises of the World Heritage site, Byodoin, famous for its magnificent Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-do) which recreates the Pure Land of Bliss in this world.
The museum displays many historical paintings and folding screens related to Byodoin. These artifacts showcase the area's rich history and make it well worth a visit.
Maizuru Brick Park
Once used as fish-shaped torpedo warehouses by the Navy, this complex now houses eight red brick warehouses, all designated as important cultural properties by the country. Building No. 1, among them, is preserved as one of the oldest existing steel-frame brick structures.
You can enjoy beautiful ocean views here and learn about the local maritime history.
Oharai Machi, Okage Yokocho
In front of the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu Shrine, there's a street called Oharai Machi that bustles with numerous worshippers every year. From the Edo Period to early Meiji Period, many people called Onshi lived here and performed Shinto dance and music for their worshippers (Oharai), thus, the name Oharai Machi is believed to have come about.
The lively street scene from the Edo period is recreated here. There are tons of shops selling all kinds of local snacks and souvenirs.
Yutoku Inari Shrine
This shrine is one of Japan’s great Inari shrines along with Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto and Kasama Inari Shrine in Ibaraki. In 1687, Hizen Kajima Domain's lord, Nabeshima Naotomo, was marrying Kazanin Manko-hime from Kyoto, when she requested the deity, Inari Okami, who the imperial court offered prayers to, to be imparted and this shrine was built.
If you have time and enough energy, you can hike the mountain trail behind the main shrine. It takes about 2–3 hours round trip to reach the top.
HUIS TEN BOSCH
This is the largest theme park in Japan, with beautiful European-like cityscapes and a canal that leads to the sea. The park is decorated with seasonal flowers and illuminations and has a wide range of the latest attractions. The park is also filled with excitement and a moving experience through a variety of events.
It really feels like you're in the Netherlands or Europe here. The night view is beautiful, with amazing lights and a great atmosphere.
Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route
This tour route goes through the Northern Alps, lined with mountains over 3,000m above sea level, stretching 37.2km, and the difference in altitudes from the foot to the top is up to 1.975m.
When I visited, the snow wall was 16 meters high. You definitely can't see scenery like this in Taiwan.
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan, nicknamed “USJ”, is a large-scale theme park with entertainment for everyone, both children and adults alike. The park is separated into different areas, each with a different theme from popular titles across the world.
Try to avoid going during Japanese holidays, or you'll be stuck in super long lines. It's best to get a VIP wristband to save a lot of time.
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.
A must-visit spot for any Tokyo trip! Be sure to download the park app first so you can check the wait times for rides.
Okuhida Onsen-go (Okuhida Hot Spring Villages)
Okuhida Onsen-go consists of five hot spring resorts: Hirayu, Fukuji, Shinhirayu, Tochio and Shinhotaka Onsen. Located in the bosom of the Northern Alps, the open-air baths are blessed by nature with abundant natural hot spring water, and offer beautiful views of the mountains in each season.
This area is made up of several hot springs and is pretty deep in the mountains, so getting there isn't very convenient. Visiting in winter feels amazing.