Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER, formerly Nagoya TV Tower, is one of Nagoya’s iconic landmarks. From the observation deck, you can look out over Hisaya-odori Park and the city. The views are wide open during the day, and the lights are beautiful at night. There are also plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, making it well worth a visit.
Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER | Review by BobbyJenny
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Hoto Fudo, Kawaguchiko Kita
Lake Kawaguchi is one of the Fuji Five Lakes at the bottom of the highest mountain of Japan, Mt. Fuji. There, Hoto Fudo serves the famous local dish, hoto. In addition to this main shop, they have four more around the Lake Kawaguchi.
At Hoto Fudo's Kawaguchiko Kita Main Shop by Lake Kawaguchi, it was bitterly cold outside, so stepping into the restaurant felt especially wonderful!
I ordered a piping-hot bowl of hoto. It was still steaming when it arrived at the table, with wide noodles and plenty of vegetables. The broth was warming and filling, and a bowl on a cold day was truly comforting.
Especially after being out in the cold wind at Lake Kawaguchi for a while, I could really feel my whole body warming up. In weather like this, eating a steaming bowl of hoto is what makes traveling feel so satisfying!
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Rainbow Bridge
“Rainbow Bridge,” an approximately 800-meter-long suspension bridge, is an iconic part of Tokyo architecture that connects Odaiba and Shibaura. At night the bridge is beautifully illuminated, and many people visit it to take pictures of one of Tokyo’s most well-known night views. The bridge has a dual structure: the upper section functions as an Metropolitan expressway, while the lower section is used by a general roadway, the Yurikamome Line, and a walking path.
Rainbow Bridge—this was my first time enjoying the view of Tokyo Bay from here. The entire bridge, together with the bay and the city’s high-rises, creates a truly expansive view!
Unfortunately, I came during the day this time. Although I could clearly see the structure of Rainbow Bridge, I didn’t get the chance to see its illuminated “rainbow” colors at night, so it felt a little less romantic.
If I have another chance to visit Tokyo, I’ll definitely plan to come back at night and see Rainbow Bridge illuminated in person. I’m sure it will feel completely different from the daytime!
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SUNSHINE SAKAE
The building is located along Nishiki-dori, one of Nagoya's main streets, and features a Ferris wheel on its wall. The Ferris wheel, called "Sky-Boat," is 40 meters in diameter and reaches a maximum height of 52 meters above the ground.
When I came to SUNSHINE SAKAE, I originally just wanted to look around and take in the atmosphere. I didn’t expect to come across anime fans dancing on-site, and the whole place instantly became lively. Everyone dancing was perfectly in sync—it was really impressive!
Watching everyone perform enthusiastically to the music, quite a few people gathered around to enjoy the show as well. Unexpectedly catching this fun scene added a nice little surprise to the trip.
I was originally just passing by, but this impromptu anime dance performance made me stop and watch. It really feels like you can often come across memorable little scenes on the streets of Japan!
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