Tadao Ando's signature use of light and exposed concrete is on full display here. It's a shame that photography isn't allowed inside.
ANDO MUSEUM | Review by 吳梅珍
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Sanuki Manno National Government Park
Located beside Lake Manno, Japan’s largest irrigation reservoir and a designated national scenic spot, Sanuki Manno National Government Park is the only national park in Shikoku. Spanning roughly 350 hectares, the park is a paradise of seasonal blooms-from tulips and nemophila in spring to hydrangeas and cosmos through autumn, making it a must-visit for budding flower fans.
This place is huge! There are different flowers to see every season—cherry blossoms and tulips in spring, and the autumn leaves are gorgeous too. The park is super clean and well-maintained, so it's really pleasant to walk around. There's a big lawn for picnics or flying kites. At night during the illumination season, it's so romantic—the whole park lights up like a fairy tale. Highly recommend for families, couples, or friends. You could easily spend the whole day here and never get bored!
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Benesse House Museum
The Benesse House Museum opened in 1992 as a combination museum and hotel. Based on the idea of “coexistence between nature, architecture, and art,” the pieces are not only installed in the exhibition areas, but also throughout the entire building.
Tadao Ando's masterpiece is both a hotel and an art museum. You can enjoy the sunset and ocean views. The room rates aren't cheap, but it's totally worth it.
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Aeon Mall Tokushima
Aeon Mall Tokushima is a shopping mall with scores of specialty shops; fashion items, daily goods, and knick-knacks, as well as entertainment and amusement facilities.
This is a must-visit mall every time I go to Japan. They have pretty much everything, so you can get all you need in one trip.