There are only 14 rooms in total, and every room has a view of Lake Biwa. Lying in a hammock on the balcony, reading a book and enjoying the lake view—it's truly relaxing.
SETRE MARINA BIWAKO | Review by 屋婷婷
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Hotel New Otani Tokyo
Doors opened ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics here at Hotel New Otani Tokyo, a luxury hotel that remains a city favorite among domestic and global travelers for its seamless blend of extensive facilities with refined Japanese touches.
This hotel is huge! Every time I walk around, it feels like I'm in a maze. There are so many shops and restaurants, you could spend all day exploring and still not see everything!
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Niigata Soshinju Hakusan Shrine
Hakusan Shrine is located in central Niigata City and is affectionately known by locals as “Hakusan-sama.” As Niigata’s guardian shrine with a history spanning more than 1,000 years, it draws many visitors who come to worship. The shrine’s main enshrined deity, “Hakusan-sama,” is also known as Kikuri-hime-no-Okami. Based on the story in which she mediated a quarrel between the married deities Izanagi and Izanami and helped reconcile them, she is widely revered as a match-making deity.
Now I get why they call it the guardian shrine—its vibe is incredibly steady. The second I walked in, my mood instantly lifted.
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Todaiji Temple
The Great Buddha Vairocana was commissioned by Emperor Shomu during the Nara period and consecrated in 752. The temple complex took nearly 40 more years to complete, making Todaiji one of Nara's most prominent temples. It continued to prosper under generous protection even after the capital was moved from Heijo-kyo.
This is the largest bronze Buddha in the world, weighing 380 tons! With a history of 1,200 years, it's also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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