It really feels like rural Japan. The air is super fresh, there aren’t many people, and it’s really comfortable to walk around.
The grounds aren’t huge, but the vibe with the old folk houses and thatched-roof homes is totally on point. Great for photos 📸
Adachigahara Furusato Village | Review by 陳世明
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Tofukuji Temple
The head temple of the Tofukuji school of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Regent Kujo Michiie commissioned the temple as a family temple, appointing Shoichi Kokushi as its founding priest. Construction began in 1236, and the seven-hall temple complex was completed 19 years later in 1255. It is also one of Kyoto’s Five Great Zen Temples.
It felt like a money grab. Each person spent about 4,000 to 5,000 yen, and they closed at 4 p.m., so we missed out on seeing a lot of things.
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Blue Cave (Otaru, Hokkaido)
At the “Blue Cave,” sunlight entering the cave reaches the seabed, and all colors in the seven-color spectrum except blue are absorbed, causing the surface of the sea to glow a beautiful blue. This natural work of art is created by a combination of conditions, including the clarity of the seawater, the surrounding terrain, and the angle of the light. Blue caves can be found in several locations across Japan and around the world, with the cave on Italy’s island of Capri being especially famous. Located within Niseko-Shakotan-Otaru Kaigan Quasi-National Park, Otaru’s Blue Cave is well worth visiting during a trip to the city.
Took a sightseeing boat tour of the Blue Cave. The ocean was a beautiful blue, changing with the sunlight. You’ll see some really unique rock formations along the way. The whole trip takes about 80 minutes. Definitely wear the warm coat they provide—it gets seriously cold out there.
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Ginzan Onsen
This hot spring resort was developed along with the Nobesawa Silver Mine which prospered in the Edo Period. After the mine was closed, it was turned into a therapeutic onsen resort until a flood destroyed it in 1913. By early Showa Period, local businesses have helped restore the village close to the current landscape with western-style wooden multi-story buildings on either side of Ginzan River.
These days, most of the visitors here seem to be tourists from Southeast Asia.
