Kenroku-en
Kenroku-en was founded and developed for about 180 years by the Maeda clan lord in Kaga, which is a strolling-style landscape garden and one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan.
I really like walking around here. I also happened to see Kanazawa Castle across from it.
Kanazawa Castle & Kenrokuen Four Seasons Tale
Known as the residence of the 14th generation of the Maeda family of the Kaga Clan, "Kanazawa Castle", and the large garden "Kenrokuen" constructed in its outer citadel, are representative tourist attractions of Ishikawa and Kanazawa. Kenrokuen is famous as one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan and has been designated as a special place of scenic beauty by the national government.
Finally got to visit during the evening opening hours, and it happened to coincide with firefly viewing.
Starbucks Coffee Toyama Kansui Park
A regional landmark Starbucks store located in Fugan Canal Kansui Park, a lush park of water and greenery that spreads around the Fugan Canal and was selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Historic Parks. The building features a simple, glass-walled design that blends into the park landscape, making the most of the waterside setting as well as Toyama’s nature and the history of the Fugan Canal.
There’s a lake view out front and a huge grassy lawn too. The surroundings are absolutely beautiful.
Dogo Onsen Station
Dogo Onsen Station of the Iyo Railway city tram is the closest station to the famous "Dogo Onsen", believed to be Japan's oldest hot spring.
Very convenient.
Takamatsu Marugame-Machi Shopping Street
Takamatsu Marugame-Machi Shopping Street is a 470m long street in the heart of the central business district of Takamatsu-city, Kagawa prefecture. It is part of the 2.7 km long “Takamatsu Central Shopping Street” and has a long history of over 400 years.
This place has everything—food, drinks, and fun. No worries even when it rains.
Honetsukidori Taachan
Honetsukidori Taachan in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, is a specialty restaurant dedicated to charcoal-grilled bone-in chicken for 40 years. Each piece is carefully grilled one by one with expert skill. One of its highlights is the rich flavor of Kagawa’s branded Olive Chicken. The restaurant has been featured not only in Japan but also in overseas media, gaining wide attention.
Each one has a different flavor, and they’re all so delicious. Once you’ve had it, you’ll crave it again.
Tosaden traffic (Streetcar)
A streetcar system affectionately known as “Tosaden,” running through Kōchi Prefecture. Since opening in 1904, it has operated three lines-the Ino Line, Gomen Line, and Sanbashi Line-forming one of Japan’s largest streetcar networks, with a total length of about 25.3 km and 76 stops.
You can just show the page on your phone. The one-day pass is very convenient.
Botchan Ressha Train
Botchan Ressha is a train replica designed after the steam locomotives that operated for 67 years after the opening of Iyotetsu (Iyo Railways) in 1888. The name, “Botchan” is named after a train used by the protagonist in Natsume Soseki’s novel of the same name. The title “Ressha” (meaning train) was added for an extra friendly flair.
You have to time it just right, otherwise you can only look at it and not ride it. Because of our schedule, we could only take the regular train.
Dogo Shotengai (Dogo Haikara Dori)
Nicknamed “Dogo Haikara Dori”, the Dogo Shotengai is a shopping arcade connected to Dogo Onsen Honkan. At 250-meters in length, this L-shaped shopping arcade connects the stretch from the main building of Dogo Onsen to Dogo Onsen Station, the final stop on the Iyotetsu train lines.
They sell Ehime specialties here.
Matsuyama Castle
Matsuyama Castle is an iconic symbol of Matsuyama City, and it is also famous as being an impregnable castle.
You can choose the ropeway or the single-seat lift to get to Matsuyama Castle (or walk if you want some exercise).
The view is wide open, and we happened to catch the plum blossoms in bloom.