This is one of the must-see spots in Nagano, especially for castle fans. With over 400 years of history and never having been destroyed, it's truly a rare and precious site.
Matsumoto Castle | Review by SK.Chen
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Kinosaki Onsen
This traditional hot spring resort was loved by great writers such as Naoya Shiga and Toson Shimazaki, and has a history of over 1,300 years. There are 6 out-spa baths (communal baths) within a 20-minute walking distance, and visitors can enjoy visiting them while walking along the elegant streets.
Coming here in winter is a big plus.
Soaking in the hot spring when it’s cold feels really nice. -
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Ippukuya (Ippuku Yokocho)
Located inside Omicho Market in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ippukuya is an oden specialty shop where you can enjoy Kanazawa’s seafood one dish at a time. It sits in Ippuku Yokocho, a food court lined with sake bars and seafood eateries, and is always lively with both tourists and locals.
Overall it feels more geared toward tourists than I expected, and it didn’t have as much of a local vibe as I had imagined.
The food was pretty average and nothing really made me want to come back again. -
Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Located in Korakuen, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, this is a stroll garden with a central pond and landscaped hills and spring water. The garden embodies four landscapes: sea, mountains, rivers, and countryside, offering changing views as one walks around. Incorporating Chinese scenic spots and styles such as the Engetsu Bridge and Seiko Tsutsumi, it presents a world beautifully balancing Japanese and Chinese elements.
There are ponds, wildlife, little bridges over streams, and beautiful gardens. It's a spot you can visit any time of year.
