When I came to Yokohama, I could see the tall Yokohama Marine Tower standing prominently from far away. Although I didn't go up close to visit it this time, even admiring it from a distance, I felt that the tower really captured the character of Yokohama Port.
Yokohama Marine Tower | Review by BobbyJenny
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LUCUA Osaka
LUCUA Osaka is one of Japan’s largest station-linked commercial complexes, complete with both east building LUCUA and the west building LUCUA 1100 (i-re). Together, they house some 500 buzzing shops from across Japan, making it a premier destination for shopping and dining.
When you're in Osaka Umeda, definitely check out LUCUA Osaka! It has lots of clothing brands that women love, with everything from everyday wear and sweet styles to more distinctive pieces. Overall, it has a very girly feel.
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Narukawa Art Museum
Opened in 1988, the museum focuses on contemporary Japanese painting and introduces its appeal to visitors. The museum gathers together about 4,000 masterpieces by the greatest masters of contemporary Japanese painting, including about 150 works by Kyujin Yamamoto, who led the postwar Japanese art world and was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit. There are about 40 works (including drawings) by Ikuo Hirayama as well.
While in Hakone, I passed by the Narukawa Art Museum. The building and surrounding scenery had a wonderful atmosphere, and knowing that you can enjoy Japanese paintings and beautiful views of Hakone inside made me feel it would be well worth adding to the itinerary.
Unfortunately, I was in a bit of a hurry this time and couldn't go inside, so I could only take some photos outside to document my visit. It was a little disappointing that I had come all the way to the area but wasn't able to go in and take a proper look.
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KINTETSU RAIL PASS
The KINTETSU RAIL PASS is a special travel pass for foreign tourists visiting Japan, providing unlimited rides on Kintetsu trains, as well as designated areas on Nara Kotsu buses. The pass can be purchased through the Kintetsu website or at travel agencies, and as of December 2024, it has been upgraded to a digital ticket. This new feature allows users to simply display the pass on their smartphone and tap it at the ticket gate, providing a more seamless and convenient travel experience!
I used the KINTETSU RAIL PASS during my trip to the Kansai region. It was very convenient when taking Kintetsu trains to places like Nara, and I could travel according to my itinerary without having to buy a separate ticket each time.
For anyone planning to visit attractions along the Kintetsu lines in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto, and other areas, the pass also makes traveling by train much simpler. Riding the Kintetsu trains and watching the cities and scenery pass by outside the window also became part of the trip!
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