Before riding the cable car, you can take a stroll around Tempozan Marketplace. There are plenty of small shops, food, and souvenirs, and the area has a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. You can browse around, grab some snacks, and get a feel for local life in Osaka. Afterward, head over to ride the cable car and enjoy the views around Tempozan.
Tempozan Marketplace | Review by Linda Liao
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HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
A destination resort nestled in a lush valley at the foot of Mount Asama. Guests can experience the natural character of Karuizawa, once beloved by many renowned literary figures. The guest rooms are designed not simply as places to sleep, but as spaces that harmonize with nature.
如果問我最推薦造訪輕井澤的季節，我私心最愛的是秋天。隨著天氣逐漸轉涼，山林換上紅、黃、橘交織的秋日新裝，整個小鎮彷彿被染上一層溫柔的色彩。這次入住虹夕諾雅輕井澤，最讓我驚喜的並不只是優美的住宿環境，還有許多隨著季節推出的特色活動。從泡湯、森林探索到戶外閱讀，每一項都讓旅程增添不同樂趣。
星野溫泉「蜻蜓之湯」應該是我泡過最有質感的溫泉之一！蜻蜓之湯的空間十分寬敞，即使有不少旅客，也不會感到擁擠或吵雜。最喜歡一邊浸泡在暖呼呼的泉水裡，一邊透過大片落地窗欣賞窗外的自然景色。身體逐漸暖和起來，眼前卻是一片靜謐的森林，非常愜意。
上次造訪正值秋冬之際，幸運遇上期間限定的「蘋果浴」。溫泉池裡漂浮著一顆顆紅通通的蘋果，淡淡果香隨著蒸氣飄散，畫面浪漫得有些不真實。聽說這些蘋果是向青森農家採購外觀有瑕疵、不適合一般販售的果實，讓原本可能被淘汰的農產品有了另一種用途，也為泡湯增添季節限定的趣味。
除了室內浴池，這裡還有可以親近自然的露天風呂。尤其秋冬時節，泡在熱呼呼的泉水中，抬頭欣賞天空、聆聽周圍細微的自然聲響，身體暖了，心情也跟著沉澱下來。對我而言，這不只是單純的泡湯，更像是給自己一段遠離日常、徹底放空的療癒時光。
另外一個令我驚艷的體驗，就是野鳥之森 Picchio！這裡不只是欣賞森林風景的地方，還能報名專業的生態導覽，跟著工作人員走進林間，尋找輕井澤特有的鳥類與野生動物，同時認識當地的自然環境與生態知識。透過導覽員的解說，原本看似平凡的森林，也變得充滿探索樂趣。
秋冬季還會有限定的池塘滑冰活動。聽工作人員介紹，等到氣溫下降、池塘結冰後，便會開放天然冰場，現場還能租借溜冰鞋及購買手套等用品，相當方便。這次非常幸運，剛好趕上冰場開幕，成為第一批體驗的遊客！由於當時人潮不多，滑起來格外自在，初學者也能借用輔助器具，不必太擔心跌倒。原本完全不會溜冰的我，剛穿上冰鞋時緊張得不得了，一路緊抓著工作人員的手不敢放開。沒想到練習一個小時後，已經可以不依賴輔具，慢慢滑行~成就感十足！原本只打算稍微體驗一下，最後竟然玩了整整兩個小時，直到依依不捨才離開。
「紅葉圖書館」活動也是不能錯過的限定活動，邀請旅人換個方式親近自然。這裡不像傳統圖書館，需要安靜地坐在固定座位上，而是將閱讀空間搬進戶外，讓大家依照自己的喜好選擇位置。無論是坐在舒適的椅子上，或是躺進充滿童趣的吊床裡，都能一邊閱讀，一邊欣賞滿眼秋色。
我特別喜歡吊床的設計，整個人輕輕躺進去，隨著吊床緩緩搖晃，手裡拿著一本書，耳邊傳來風吹過樹葉的沙沙聲，彷彿連時間都慢了下來。秋日陽光溫暖卻不刺眼，微涼的風恰到好處，周圍盡是紅、黃、橘交織的楓葉景致，彷彿被大自然的金色棉被溫柔包圍。
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LUCUA FOOD HALL
It is located on the second basement floor of the LUCUA Osaka building, a large shopping complex inside the JR Osaka Station. In the main store on the floor, "Kitchen & Market," a fusion of a supermarket and a restaurant, you will find a wide range of products available for purchase, including fresh foods, including meats, vegetables, and fish, as well as groceries and fruit. Purchased prepared foods, boxed lunches, sweets, etc., can be eaten in the free space in the store's center.
Whenever I pass through Osaka Station, I always make a point of browsing around LUCUA. Donguri Republic on the 8th floor is a place Hayao Miyazaki fans shouldn't miss, with all kinds of anime merchandise that's hard to resist. This time, I also happened to discover Flower Miffy. The entire store has a floral theme and is filled with cute Miffy products. From the displays to the small accessories, everything feels so soothing, making it easy to overspend. After my shopping spree, I headed to the KUA`AINA Hawaiian burger restaurant on B2 to fill up! I still remember the first time I tried it in Hawaii. The thin, crispy fries are especially distinctive, and the unusual pineapple burger adds a sweet-and-tangy tropical flavor that made me feel like I was back on vacation.
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Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Located just a five-minute walk from Tokyo Station, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum offers easy access to a rich cultural experience. The striking red-brick building is a faithful reconstruction of the original Mitsubishi Ichigokan, first built in 1894 and designed by British architect Josiah Conder, known for landmarks like Ueno Museum and Rokumeikan.
Many of Japan's large conglomerates have extensive art collections, and the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is a prime example of a place that combines historical and artistic appeal. The original building was completed in 1894 as Marunouchi's first Western-style office building. Designed by British architect Josiah Conder, it was demolished in 1968 and reconstructed from the original plans before reopening in 2010. The red-brick exterior is paired with an English Victorian style, and even the window frames, stair railings, and interior decorations are full of detail. The museum mainly exhibits Western modern art from the 19th to early 20th centuries, including works by renowned artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Redon. Inside, you can take your time appreciating the beauty created by the blend of architecture and art. It's well worth setting aside some time to explore at a leisurely pace.
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