The Enoshima Lighthouse Observation Tower, also known as the “Enoshima Sea Candle,” is located on Enoshima in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and is a famous landmark in the Shonan area. The tower is about 59.8 meters tall and sits at an elevation of about 119.6 meters. It has indoor and outdoor observation decks offering magnificent views of the Shonan coast, Mount Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, and the Tanzawa Mountains. You can enjoy the sunset in the evening and take in the Shonan nightscape after dark, making it a popular tourist attraction on Enoshima.
Enoshima Sea Candle (Lighthouse Observation Tower) | Review by Linda Liao
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Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Tokyo-Bay
This giant shopping center is located near Chiba port on the interior of Tokyo Bay. The complex is devided into three zones; North, South, and West. The bright interior with high vaulted ceilings and pleasant sunlight provide an excellent shopping experience. 440 special shops sell everything you can think of, from fashion to foods.
位於千葉船橋的Lalaport東京灣是一座規模相當大的購物商場，從JR南船橋站步行約5分鐘即可抵達，館內集結服飾、生活雜貨、電器、動漫周邊及各式餐廳、寶可夢中心東京灣等，都很值得逛逛。這次陪家人來走走，雖然還沒到折扣季，沒有特別鎖定購物目標，光是隨意逛逛也能消磨不少時間。中午來到北館三樓美食區，點了人氣名店「金子半之助」的天丼，炸得酥脆的天婦羅搭配香甜鹹香的醬汁，份量也相當有滿足感。
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Kohfukuji Temple
This temple was first built as a private residence of Fujiwara no Kamatari in Yamashina-suehara of Yamashiro-no-kuni (current Kyoto prefecture) and named Yamashina-dera, and later, Fujiwara no Fuhito decided to relocate to the current place at the time of the establishment of the Heijo Ⅽapital in 710, and the temple was renamed Kohfukuji.
This time, I specifically chose to visit during peak cherry blossom season and brought my family to Nara. After leaving the station, we headed toward Todaiji Temple, and the first thing that came into view was the historic Kohfukuji Temple. Kohfukuji is an important cultural heritage site in Nara, and its five-story pagoda is one of the city's most iconic landmarks. The traditional temple buildings exuded a calm and solemn atmosphere, and paired with the soft pink cherry blossoms of spring, they made us stop and admire the scenery. The National Treasure Museum within the temple grounds also caught my eye with its striking red beams and columns and modern exterior, creating an interesting contrast with the surrounding ancient temple buildings. Simply strolling around was full of surprises.
We then continued toward Todaiji Temple, where the magnificent Great Buddha Hall and solemn Great Buddha of Nara were breathtaking. I still remember excitedly waiting in line during my first visit to crawl through the hole in the wooden pillar behind the Great Buddha, praying for good health and protection from misfortune. Seeing that hole again this time, I felt a little nervous instead and could only laugh as I remembered how brave I had been back then. After that, we walked into Kasuga Taisha Shrine, where the ancient trees and stone lanterns lining the approach created a mysterious atmosphere. We also came across sika deer roaming freely, as if we had entered a forest protected by the gods.
After enjoying the cherry blossoms, ancient temples, and herds of deer along the way, don't forget to finish with a satisfying meal at Shizuka Kamameshi. The piping-hot kamameshi was wonderfully fragrant, with the rice soaking up the flavors of the seafood and broth. The lightly scorched rice crust at the bottom was especially unforgettable!
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Hakone Gora Hot Spring: Toki no Yu Setsugetsuka
This authentic, Japanese aesthetic hot springs inn is located a conveniently short 1 min. walk from Gora Station. The lobby has a wide-open layout with complete with a full-on Noh theatre stage at its center.
When visiting Hakone, if you want to relax and enjoy a traditional Japanese hot spring inn, consider staying at Toki no Yu Setsugetsuka. The inn has an old-world atmosphere and is full of Japanese charm. Every guest room has an open-air hinoki cypress bath, and there is also a large public bath and free private open-air baths, so guests can fully enjoy the hot springs. For dinner, you can choose from different set meals based on your preferences, and female guests can select a yukata they like, adding to the Japanese vacation atmosphere. Best of all, the inn is right next to Gora Station, about a 1-minute walk away, making it very convenient for taking the mountain railway or exploring the Hakone area.
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