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Kushida Shrine

This head shrine is said to have been built in the 8th century. Residents in Hakata call it “Okushida san.” Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival declares the arrival of summer to the City of Hakata in July, and is dedicated to this shrine.

• Fukuoka
• Shrines & Temples

Honestly, I don’t really remember much about this place. I basically only came because everyone said it’s famous and that you should visit, hahaha.
It was definitely unique, but what I liked was... was it the crane? I thought it was really delicate.
And there was also one with huge nostrils.
Uh, is saying that going to offend anyone?
But the komainu really did have super big nostrils, and it was so cute.
Don’t you think it’s kind of hilarious?
I’m calling it the "broken dog."

Mizuki Shigeru Road

Mizuki Shigeru Road was established in 1993. The 800-meter-long street from Sakaiminato Station to the Mizuki Shigeru Museum is lined with 177 bronze yokai sculptures.

• Tottori
• Tourist Attractions

I seriously absolutely love this street.
I kept taking pictures the whole way. I originally wasn’t planning to stay that long, but I ended up spending the entire afternoon here. It was so awesome.
There are so many works here? I guess that’s how I should put it?
This is where I have to talk about the iPhone for a second.
The new feature lets you cut things out and turn them into stickers.
It works especially well with these.
Hahahaha I seriously love it.
And it has so much attitude, don’t you think?
There are sarcastic ones,
slapping ones,
funny goofy ones,
and tons of stunned-looking ones.
I could even use these pictures to tell stories hahaha.
I’m actually not very good with punctuation.
I’m not really sure how to split things into sentences and paragraphs.

Mizuki Shigeru Museum

Mizuki Shigeru wrote one of the most famous manga comics, GeGeGe no Kitaro. His memorial museum is located in Sakaiminato City, his hometown. A 14-minute walk from JR Sakaiminato Station along "Mizuki Shigeru Road" will take you to the museum.

• Tottori
• Museums

I lined up for these photos myself. I really, really loved this place.

The whole walk there was full of Kitaro stuff, and the staff were especially friendly. They even helped take photos.

There was also a big Kitaro figure at the entrance with someone inside it. It looked really, really heavy, so that seemed tough!

But they still gave a thumbs-up, which was pretty funny.

I deleted the photos, though, because I looked too ugly in them hahaha.

If you download an app, you can translate things into Chinese.

I think I stayed inside for about two hours.

I also ran into a mom visiting with her child. I remember we had a little chat, but I honestly forgot what we talked about.

The kid was really cute though haha.

There was one area inside that felt kind of eerie, and I thought the atmosphere was done pretty well.

I liked it a lot.

If you’re into this kind of thing, you should definitely check it out. It’s a very comfortable place to walk around.

Ameyoko Shopping Street

The Ameyoko Shopping Street, affectionately known as "Ameyoko," stretches approximately 500m between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station, with around 400 shops lining the street. It features a variety of businesses, including food and confectionery, clothing, general goods, and jewelry stores.

• Ueno, Nippori
• Shopping Streets

I’ve been there twice, hehe.
And wow, everyone’s saying OS is really cheap.
Someone on Threads said the OS in Asakusa was cheaper, but Ueno was actually cheaper.
I was so annoyed.
On my last day, I dragged my suitcase all the way to Asakusa just to buy it, and then came to Ueno to look around.
Turns out the thing I wanted was cheaper in Ueno.
I came in thinking I was going to prove I got a good deal, but instead I was just super annoyed. Really frustrating.
And I even stocked up. The staff said it was okay!
Honestly, I’d just tell everyone to go with whatever’s convenient.
You don’t need to keep checking what other people say.
But then if you don’t go, you worry you’ll regret it.
Such an annoying feeling.

Maybe people will think I’m being cheap, but I’m still young haha, so of course I want to save a little money.
Is that an excuse? Yeah, totally.

But yeah, Ameyoko is actually pretty fun to shop around.
There are lots of drugstores, capsule toy machines, and a really big Uniqlo.
It’s kind of an important hub too.
Still, it somehow felt just a tiny bit past its prime. I don’t know why, it just didn’t feel quite as lively as I expected.

SHIBUYA SKY

An observation facility offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the Tokyo cityscape from a height of approximately 230 meters above the ground. Located on the 14th, 45th, 46th and rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square, the tallest building in the Shibuya area, there are three zones: "SKY GATE," "SKY STAGE" and "SKY GALLERY.

• Shibuya
• Observatories

So, when you go up in the elevator, there’s this video segment, and wow, I honestly thought it was so well done.
Right after the video ended, we arrived at the top.
So awesome.
Too bad I can’t share the video, but I’ll leave that as a surprise for you guys.
The view wasn’t great that day though, so I’ll spare you my photos.
I really wanted to see the sunset, but all the afternoon time slots were sold outtttttt, which was seriously so unfair because we had the morning slot...
But it was pretty comfortable up there, and the sofas were great.
There were also people helping take photos, and on the way down there were quite a few souvenirs to buy.
Once I see something limited edition, I seriously want to splurge.
The ticket really isn’t cheap, but I think if you catch the sunset, it must be absolutely gorgeous.
I’ve seen so many super pretty videos online.
Such a shame I didn’t get to see it.

Shibuya Scramble Intersection

This is a scramble intersection in front of Shibuya Station. Said to be the world’s busiest crosswalk, it has become a famous sight to see in Tokyo. From the pedestrian bridge connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can view the flurry of people crossing the intersection from above.

• Shibuya
• Tourist Attractions

So many people. It was super crowded and kind of scary.
It felt like if people weren’t paying attention, they’d crash into each other.
There was even news recently about someone throwing something there,
so that made me a tiny bit nervous.
But it was okay lol.

The first time I went, I didn’t get any photos.
This time I only took some because I saw so many other people taking pictures, so I just casually followed along.
Hehe, now I’ve got one more post I can write.

Oh yeah, has everyone seen Alice in Borderland?
Hahaha, I really like it.
(Uh, is it okay to say that here?)
That close trio first met here, haha.
Honestly, I even thought that scaredy-cat guy was going to betray them lol.
Anyway, I think Alice in Borderland is pretty good, and it kind of helps introduce Tokyo too.

Michi-no-Eki, Fujiyoshida

This roadside station always ranks near the top, which is a wonderful spot to view Mt.Fuji straight ahead.

• Yamanashi
• Stations & Roadside Stations & Tourist Information Centers

I’m absolutely obsessed with this manhole cover.
Seriously, why does Japan make people like it so much? (For travel, I mean.)
I heard there’s a really famous shrine here, but I passed by and didn’t go!
I was so annoyed because the train ticket from Kawaguchiko was insanely expensive. And I honestly didn’t really get why I had to sit facing backward. It wasn’t very comfortable.
I walked all the way from Shimoyoshida, I think? I don’t really remember, and I got a nosebleed once on the way to Mt. Fuji Station.
It was way too hot. April really shouldn’t be that hot.
And then I got another nosebleed at Mt. Fuji Station?
Like, why though!!!
But that manhole cover is so detailed, right?
It wasn’t dirty at all, and the colors were really pretty.
It honestly made me feel so happy looking at it.

Skyliner

Skyliner is a limited express airport train offering the fastest service between downtown Tokyo and Narita Airport, with a total journey time of 36 minutes*. A fast train offering up to three services per hour, travelling between downtown Tokyo and Narita Airport with only four stops and no changes: Ueno Station, Nippori Station, Narita Airport Terminals 2 & 3, and Narita Airport Terminal 1.

• Tokyo
• Trains & Subway

Since I was staying in Kuramae this time, going to Ueno was a bit inconvenient, so luckily this train stopped at Aoto, which made getting off there super easy!
There are power outlets on the train, and it’s really fast too.
It’s great for people who’ve just landed, but lining up at the ticket machine to pick up tickets at first was kind of soul-draining. There were so many people, and I was alone, needed to use the bathroom, and still had to wait in line... so annoying〜
I heard there’s a more convenient facial recognition option, so you should look it up!

Kabukiza Theatre

Kabuki is performed all over Japan, but since this theater is dedicated to this traditional Japanese art, Kabukiza is known as its most glorious stage.

• Ginza, Yurakucho
• Museums

I realized a lot of people mix up Kabukicho and Kabukiza lol.
Honestly, I used to think they were the same place too.
But one is in Ginza and the other is in Shinjuku.

A lot of tourists take pictures with it, but I didn’t. I’m not brave enough haha.
I didn’t go inside because I was in a hurry to go shopping.
I sent a photo to my mom, and she said,
“Wasn’t I telling you not to go to places like that?”
Yeah... I knew she got them mixed up lol.

Hahahaha.
But I did go to Kabukiza two days later.
It’s a huge and really impressive place.

Does this even count as introducing a tourist spot?
It’s really just my own thoughts.
Just writing it down for the record. I already talk too much as it is.
This platform even has prize drawings, which is perfect for someone as chatty as me.
Although some spots can’t be checked in,
otherwise I feel like I could easily write more than 50 posts a day.

Ichiran Dazaifu Sando

Located on the path to Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, Ichiran Dazaifu Sando is famous for its "Ramen Focus Booth," where you can enjoy your tonkotsu ramen without distractions. This popular tonkotsu ramen chain has expanded both domestically and internationally, and the Dazaifu Sando branch is known for its unique "Success Ramen," which prays for the success of students.

• Fukuoka
• Ramen

Sorry, everyone.
I actually ate at the Asakusa location, but it was seriously so good!
I’m posting this because I usually really hate going to places that have already opened branches in Taiwan. It kind of makes me feel like there’s no point in coming to Japan.
But that day it was insanely hot. I have been to Fukuoka before, but I guess I was being a little biased then.
But seriously, everyone! I honestly feel like it tastes especially good in Japan. I don’t even know why.
In the end, I ended up eating at Ootoya, Yayoi Ken, and some other chain restaurants lol.
You get your own iced water, and it was super cold. I genuinely love how places in Japan give you nice cold water. Some places in Taiwan serve room-temperature water, and I was honestly kind of shocked. Sorry, 0 points.
And there was no wait, which was awesome.