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Kazagashira Park

This park is set on the Kazagashira hillside at an elevation of 151.9 meters and is also known as a famous spot for Nagasaki’s traditional hata-age (kite flying). From the observation area, visitors can enjoy sweeping views of the city centered around Nagasaki Port, watching the bustling harbor transform into a shimmering nightscape as day turns to evening.

Nagasaki
Parks & Gardens

4 Jan 2026 See More

Since it’s on higher ground, you can see parts of the city from certain spots. The view is pretty nice, but not the kind of place you absolutely have to make a special trip just to take photos.

It’s more suitable if you’re staying nearby or if it happens to be along your route, then you can drop by for a walk, enjoy the breeze, and just zone out for a bit.

Araki Soba

Founded in 1920 (Taisho 9), Araki Soba is a long-established soba restaurant where guests can savor “Itasoba,” a traditional style of soba unique to Yamagata. The dish was originally created by the restaurant’s founder, Kanzaburo Ashino, and later became popular throughout the inland areas of the prefecture. At Araki Soba, the noodles are served on planks of Akita cedar wood, which naturally absorb excess moisture, preserving the noodles’ firm texture and fragrant aroma.

Yamagata
Japanese Cuisine

6 Dec 2025 See More

The noodles have a strong buckwheat aroma and are light, not heavy. They have a slight chewiness—not mushy at all. The broth is delicate and not too salty, making it really pleasant to drink.
The restaurant itself is quiet and simple, giving you that comfortable feeling where you just want to stroll out and take a deep breath after your meal.

Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum

Sayamaike, Japan’s oldest dam-style reservoir, was built 1,400 years ago. Over the centuries, a range of historical figures took part in its repairs, including Gyoki in the Nara period, Chogen in the Kamakura period, and Katagiri Katsumoto in the Edo period. The Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum preserves and displays materials related to civil engineering techniques used in these repairs and flood control.

Osaka
Museums

19 Nov 2025 See More

Inside, it mainly introduces the history of Sayamaike, waterworks engineering, and ancient embankment structures. Surprisingly, it’s easy to understand and not boring at all.

The exhibition area isn’t huge, and the layout is comfortable, so it’s easy to walk around. The highlight is definitely the giant water wall display—it’s seriously impressive.

Overall, it’s quiet, beautiful, and full of atmosphere. Great for people who like taking photos or want an indoor spot to relax for a bit.

Eboshiyama Park

The park stretches on a hill overlooking the Okitama Basin. Located behind "Akayu Onsen", one of Yamagata's leading hot springs, which has been in operation for more than 920 years, the park is visited by many people throughout the year.

Yamagata
Parks & Gardens

2 Mar 2023 See More

Walking along Eboshiyama, you get to enjoy the views of Akayu Station’s streets. It’s awesome—wherever you look, you’re surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms!

Ashino Park

This is a civic park known as the place where Osamu Dazai, a writer from Aomori Prefecture, used to play. In the vast park of about 800,000 m2 spreading around Lake Ashino, 1,500 cherry trees stand in a row, and the park is dyed in spring colors every spring.

Aomori
Parks & Gardens

2 Mar 2023 See More

Aomori has two spots chosen as Top 100 Cherry Blossom Sites, and one of them is Ashino Park! The best part is definitely snapping photos of the Tsugaru Railway train surrounded by cherry blossoms—such a classic scene.

Sarakurayama Observatory

It's an observatory from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kitakyushu city area. To reach the observatory at the summit of the 622-meter-high mountain, visitors take a cable car and a slope car.

Kitakyushu
Observatories

23 Feb 2023 See More

The night view from Mount Sarakura is ranked among Japan's top three night views, along with Mount Inasa in Nagasaki and Mount Moiwa in Sapporo. It's definitely one of my personal top three night views too—I just love city lights at night!

Sensoji Temple

This iconic destination in Asakusa sees as many as 30 million visitors each year. It stands as a well-loved mainstay in Tokyo, all while hosting a number of annual traditions like the first temple visit at New Years, Setsubun and more across the year.

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Shrines & Temples

22 Feb 2023 See More

If you come to Asakusa, you have to try the ramen! There's a place called Yoroiya Ramen that gets great reviews online. Their signature yuzu soy sauce ramen and gyoza are my favorites. The broth is made from chicken and pork bones, two kinds of dried fish, and kelp, making it super rich with a hint of yuzu aroma. Plus, the double-yolk egg is amazing—absolutely top-notch!

Namba Yasaka Shrine

”Namba Yasaka Shrine”, located in the Namba area of Minami in Osaka, is a historic shrine said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Nintoku (313-399).

Osaka
Shrines & Temples

8 Feb 2023 See More

Namba Yasaka Shrine is a super popular spot in Osaka! The giant lion head with its piercing eyes and fierce expression is said to ward off bad luck. It's really memorable for photos, too. Highly recommend stopping by!

Yamanakadani

Yamanakadani is located near the border of Osaka and Wakayama prefectures. It was once a post town on the Kishu-kaido highway used by the Kishu Tokugawa family when they made the SANKIN KOUTAI (a system in which feudal lords travel back and forth between their fiefdom and Edo every other year).

Osaka
Tourist Attractions

7 Feb 2023 See More

Yamanakadani still has that old town vibe. It's a peaceful spot with fewer crowds, perfect for cherry blossom viewing. The soft pink sakura, the railway, and the trains together look just like a beautiful painting. It's also the perfect place to capture those 'train and cherry blossom' shots. I really love it here.

Shirahone Onsen

Matsumoto is a hot spring resort in Matsumoto City, Shinshu, located roughly in the center of Nagano Prefecture. It is a hot spring that bubbles up on the eastern mountain side of Mt. Norikuradake, a famous scenic spot in Japan. Deep forests and the Yukawa Valley, a hot spring resort with abundant natural beauty, surround it.

Nagano
Famous Places

18 Jan 2023 See More

At Shirahone Onsen, the hot spring water is crystal clear when it first comes out, but turns milky white after it touches the air. It's said to be especially good for stomach and nerve issues. Highly recommended!