周黛西's Reviews Page 7/11

Shikisai-no-Oka in Hokkaido is a must-visit spot in Biei. The colorful flower fields are absolutely stunning!

With so many flowers in bloom, all competing in beauty, visitors walking through the patchwork-like fields look like tiny flower fairies. Just remember to follow the rules and not step into the flower beds.

You can also ride the park cart, a cute vehicle converted from a tractor. The driver will briefly stop at great photo spots so everyone can take pictures and capture beautiful memories.

On the first floor of the visitor center, there’s a souvenir shop, and on the second floor, a restaurant. If you sit by the window, you can enjoy a distant view of the flower fields. The atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing, and it’s definitely worth visiting again.

Farm Tomita has flower fields stretching as far as the eye can see, rolling across the hills like a beautifully crafted patchwork quilt.

Walking through the sea of flowers, with a light floral scent in the air, felt incredibly relaxing.

The lavender ice cream and melon desserts were so satisfying!

The wooden interior of Mojiko Station has a romantic, retro Taisho-era vibe. I was taking side shots of the station restroom 😁 and got distracted by the water fountain next to it. There’s also a Starbucks inside the station where you can take a break.

The banana man in Mojiko is a must-photo spot. I heard it has some connection to Taiwanese bananas. One black and one yellow, they look super cool in the sunlight.

This place is full of the unique charm of a port city. You can also stroll through the nostalgic streets and visit European-style buildings like the former Moji Mitsui Club and the International Friendship Memorial Library.

Kanmon Bridge was wrapped in clouds and mist. It's a key transportation link connecting Honshu and Kyushu, and the Kanmon Straits run below it. There's also an undersea tunnel you can walk through.

Shimonoseki is the hometown of former Prime Minister Abe, and I unexpectedly came across his authentic calligraphy while dining at a restaurant.

When I got to Shimonoseki, my first stop was Karato Market. The fresh fugu sashimi was sliced paper-thin, and there was also nigiri sushi and a huge variety of seafood on display.

But honestly, all I really wanted was a photo with the fugu.

The main building has a strong Japanese-Western architectural style, and the interior is clean and beautifully organized. Studying in a place like this must have felt wonderful, so it’s no surprise that it produced many outstanding figures of the Meiji Restoration.

Visiting Meirin Gakusha also brought back memories of many old school buildings in Taiwan, especially elementary schools built during the Japanese colonial period. It would be wonderful if they could also be preserved and managed in a similar way.

If you also love traditional Japanese architecture, you have to visit the Kikuya Family Residence in Hagi—one of Japan’s oldest and best-preserved merchant homes.

The black roof tiles, white walls, diamond-pattern details, and wooden latticework are beautifully crafted. The simple facade has a nostalgic charm, and even after six centuries, it still feels elegant and captivating!

As you wander through the little alleys outside the walls, you’ll see all kinds of light and shadow playing across them. And if you look down, you might even spot little crabs leisurely walking in the canal. The Kikuya Family Residence in Hagi is such a wonderful place!

If you’re visiting Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, you definitely shouldn’t miss Kintai Bridge, known as one of Japan’s Three Famous Bridges and one of its Three Unique Bridges. This five-arch wooden bridge has more than 300 years of history. Spanning the Nishiki River, it still stands strong today and showcases Japan’s refined traditional craftsmanship with its nail-free and rivet-free construction.

On a nice day, you can see Iwakuni Shrine in the distance on the hillside, or walk down to the riverbed to admire the graceful curves and wooden structure of the five arches from different angles. The surrounding old town, park, and local food also make it well worth another visit!

It’s such a shame I can only give this 5 stars.

Itsukushima Shrine looks completely different in each moment—the shrine under the clear daytime sky, the shrine at night when the tide goes out, and the shrine floating on the sea the next morning. It feels majestic, solemn, and dreamlike...

At low tide, you can walk down to the tidal flats and get close. At high tide, you can admire the torii gate floating on the water from afar. Absolutely worth the trip!

I quietly promised myself I’d come back again.

Yuda Onsen is known as the "White Fox Hot Spring," and the whole onsen town uses the white fox as its mascot. You can spot cute white fox statues all around the area, and in front of the station there's even an 8-meter-tall white fox named "Yutakun" welcoming visitors. It really leaves an impression.

There are footbaths everywhere, so it's super relaxing to stroll around and take your time!