Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport)
Haneda is Japan’s largest airport, officially called Tokyo International Airport. Each of the three terminals has an observation deck where you can watch closely the airplanes take off and land, shopping facility, and restaurants with different cuisines.
I like flying from here because it’s close to the city, and it’s also easy to transfer to domestic flights to other places.
Mt. Moriyoshi Ani Ski Resort
Mt. Moriyoshi at an elevation of 1,454 meters, the ski resort boasts an abundant amount of snow and high-quality powder snow. The gondola rides up to the summit station, located at an elevation of 1,200 meters, and long ski runs can be enjoyed all the way down to the foot of the mountain.
Offers skiing and the chance to see snow monsters.
Oga Peninsula
In northwestern Akita, a peninsula rich in nature sticks out into the Japan Sea. It is known nationally for Namahage of Oga which was registered as an UNESCO iIntangible Cultural Heritage in 2018. Namahage of Oga is a traditional event that takes place in over 80 areas of Oga Peninsula on the new year’s eve.
A perfect coastline.
The famous stone-grilled fish soup was so fresh and delicious. The chef was amazing—using red-hot stones, he kept turning them over and the fish soup was ready in no time.
Mt. Kanpu Revolving Lookout
355m-tall Mt. Kanpu is located at the back of Oga Peninsula. On top of the mountain, there is Mt. Kanpu Revolving Lookout. Elevation is not that high, but nothing blocks the view at that great scenic place.
It makes a full 360-degree turn, so you can look out over the entire Oga Peninsula.
Tsurugajo Castle
The castle is a cherry blossom viewing spot and the symbol of Aizu Wakamatsu City. Its official name is Wakamatsu Castle, and it is also sometimes called Aizu Castle or Aizu Wakamatsu Castle. The castle tower, the only one in Japan covered with red tiles, preserves the beautiful appearance of the castle in the feudal era.
Each season has its own unique charm.
Komatsu Airport
Komatsu Airport serves as the largest airport in the Hokuriku region from its perch in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The airport offers convenient access to southern Ishikawa and northern Fukui, including Kanazawa and Fukui cities, and is also close to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gassho-style villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama, making it a key gateway to the Hokuriku area.
I happened to see they were selling fruit sandwiches, and they were delicious.
On the second floor, before going through security, some of the shops in the shopping area also offer tax-free purchases. There are restaurants as well, so it's very convenient to grab a meal.
Toyama Castle (Toyama Municipal Folk Museum)
Toyama Castle was built during the Age of Civil Wars. Then, at the completion of the post-World War II reconstruction project, Toyama Industrial Expo was held, where this memorial was built. It models a three-layer and 4-story castle which is open to the public as a folk museum.
The lights at night are beautiful.
Kaiwomaru Park
The sailing ship "Kaiwomaru," known as the "Lady of the Sea," is moored in this park. The park is also home to the Japan Sea Exchange Center, which displays models of sailing ships from around the world; the Bird Park, where about 150 species of wild birds can be observed throughout the four seasons; the "Green Pergola," a 180-m-long, 10-m-wide corridor; and Fureai Hiroba, a playground with a variety of equipment, including a large "Hammock of the Waves. On weekends, the park is crowded with families and couples enjoying a stroll.
There’s a sail-raising date every year, and it’s worth going to see.
Deai Bridge
Deai Bridge is a 107-meter-long suspension bridge that leads to the Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri village, a registered World Heritage site. The bridge connects the convenient public parking area, 'Village-Operated Sesaragi Park Parking Lot', to the village, and crossing the bridge brings you to the entrance of the village.
Stepping out of reality and into a fairy tale.
Even the little flowers by the roadside were in full bloom.
Higashi Chaya District
It is one of Kanazawa's representative tourist attractions. The townscape with its beautiful Degoushi (latticed window) and the stone pavement has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government.
There are lots of unique shops around the area.