Haneda Shrine
This ancient shrine is said to have been built almost 800 years ago. The current Haneda Airport is in their parish, and is worshiped especially by the airline industry and their workers who come to make a wish of safe travels throughout the year. Visitors love to write their wishes on the wooden plaque with an airplane flying over the shrine gate.
Haneda Shrine is the guardian for all the airlines—they come here to pray for safe flights and operations. It's really unique!
Shitaya Jinja
Known as “the oldest Inari shrine in Tokyo,” it was built in 730. Susanoo no Mikoto’s son, Ootoshi no Kami is enshrined, who presides over five grains and guards industries.
This is the oldest Inari shrine in Tokyo. Every time I visit, I always get a goshuin stamp here.
Nabana-no-sato
A theme park where seasonal flowers are in full bloom in the vast park area. The park is illuminated with seasonal flowers such as tulips and nemophilas in spring and cosmos in fall.
There's a tree here that's been voted the most beautiful illumination in Japan. With the church in the background, it's super easy to lose track of time while taking photos.
The vibe is totally different during the day and at night, but honestly, nighttime is when the park really shines.
Orion Happy Park
A tourist spot featuring a factory tour and tasting of Orion Beer. The factory tour will quench your thirst for knowledge. Various photo spots around the factory, and tasting fresh beer are two of the highlights.
Visiting breweries is always one of my favorite things to do.
First, it's free, and second, you get to eat and drink—so awesome!
If you're in Okinawa, you definitely have to check out the famous Orion Beer brewery~
Ryuokyo Gorge
A nearly 3km-long gorge stands between the small hot spring resorts along a river, Kawaji Onsen and Kinugawa Onsen. 22 million years ago, a volcano in the ocean belched up rocks which got gradually eroded by Kinugawa River into the current shape. As the name suggests, the powerful scenery looks like a dragon twisting around, impressing visitors.
I visited Ryuokyo Gorge this time. It's not very well-known in Taiwan, but after walking through it, I felt it was totally worth the trip. Highly recommended!