Ise Jingu
Known affectionately as "Oise-san," the shrine is usually called "Ise Jingu-Shrine," but officially, it is called "Jingu-Shrine".
When I visited Ise Jingu, I noticed how sincerely everyone bowed during their prayers. The look of satisfaction and happiness on their faces was really special—different from what I've seen at other shrines.
Mt. Inasayama Observatory
At 333m above sea level, this observatory stands at the top of Mt. Inasayama at the center of Nagasaki City. The observatory with a cafe and restaurant offers a view over Nagasaki Bay, Unzen, Amakusa and Goto Islands.
You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Inasayama during the day, especially the cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring—they're stunning. Looking out over Nagasaki from up high is amazing. This is definitely a must-visit spot for travelers.
Hanahaku Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi
Hanahaku Memorial Park Tsurumi Ryokuchi, which spans 123 hectares between Tsurumi-ku and Moriguchi City, Osaka, was developed on the former site of the International Garden and Greenery Exposition held in 1990, and is an urban park with many facilities and a large pond in the center where wild birds fly.
You can see a field of sunflowers here... I love it! 😘
NAGO PINEAPPLE PARK
This theme park, established in 1992, specializes in pineapples. Visitors can appreciate pineapple fields, colorful flowers, and jungle-like plants, and learn about the history of pineapples in Okinawa through lectures and materials about pineapples.
The must-try at Pineapple Park is definitely the self-driving Pineapple Car! Just show your ticket and you can hop on. It's perfect for kids—the cute design really catches their eye, and you can tour the park without getting tired from walking.