上高地食堂
The cafeteria is located on the second floor of the Kamikochi Tourist Center, facing the Kamikochi Bus Terminal, which is bustling with tourists and climbers during the season. You can enjoy the view of the magnificent Hotaka mountain range while savoring dishes made with local produce from Shinshu.
After walking all around Kamikochi, this is a great spot to fill up and recharge.
KARUIZAWA PRINCE SHOPPING PLAZA
It is one of Japan’s largest resort-style shopping malls, located just outside the south exit of JR Karuizawa Station. There are 10 areas on the premises in a rich natural setting, having about 240 stores offering a wide range of products, including famous brands, interior goods, general goods, and outdoor products. It is an attractive place where you can get high-quality items from top brands at outlet prices.
If you stay at the Prince Resort Hotel, you can go skiing in winter and enjoy shopping at the mall during your free time.
Imabari Kokusai Hotel
Imabari Kokusai Hotel has the largest number of guestrooms in Shikoku. The main building of 23 floors can be seen from anywhere in Imabari city, and is beloved as a landmark of the city.
This is the tallest and largest hotel in Imabari. The views are fantastic and the breakfast is pretty good too.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Since built in 947, this 1000-year-old edifice is the head of 12,000 Tenmangu / Tenjin shrines nationwide dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane. Tenjin worship has begun here. Locals call it Tenjin-san of Kitano or Kitano-san.
This is the temple that Japanese students always visit to pray for academic success.
Mii-dera (Onjoji) Temple
Officially, the temple is called “Nagara-san Onjoji.” Built in 686, it is Tendai Sect’s head temple with over 1200 years of history.
There are lots of temples to explore and the environment is great. You can also see Lake Biwa from here.
Susukino
Susukino is one of the most famous entertainment districts in Sapporo. Along with Kabukicho in Shinjuku and Nakasu in Fukuoka, Susukino is called one of the "three central entertainment districts in Japan.
This is the busiest commercial district in downtown Sapporo—full of places to eat, drink, and have fun. It's also one of Japan's top three entertainment districts.
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.
I took a morning walk along the lakeside park. The air was so fresh and the scenery was amazing.
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.
You have to wait a long time for the popular rides, so it's best to get a fast pass.