The night view from the top of the mountain is just amazing.
Mt. Rokko (Rokkosan) | Review by Yulinlin
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Ichirino Onsen Ski Resort
Ishikawa Prefecture's largest ski resort is located at the foot of sacred Mt. Hakusan, near the Ishikawa entrance to the Hakusan Shirakawa-go White Road. Its courses accommodate all skill levels, from three steep, ungroomed runs for advanced skiers and several intermediate runs, including the Nodaira slope, to slopes for beginners. The popular kids' park features a variety of fun play equipment and activities such as sledding. Night skiing is also available, allowing families to spend a full day on the slopes from morning to evening.
There aren’t a ton of runs, but it’s really friendly for beginners and intermediate skiers. The slopes aren’t overly steep, so it doesn’t feel stressful. It’s usually not as packed as the super popular resorts either, so the whole vibe is more laid-back. If it’s your first time skiing, this is actually a great place to practice—you won’t be startled by experts flying past you 😂
The biggest perk is being able to hit an onsen right after you’re done. When it’s freezing out, soaking after your legs are toast feels amazing, and the fatigue seriously melts away. The surrounding area also has that quiet Japanese mountain feel—great air, and it’s really pretty for photos.
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Taiwanese Pan-Fried Baozi Paopaotei
A pan-fried baozi specialty shop loved as an Osu Shopping Street favorite. Inspired by the famous Shilin Night Market stall “Da Shanghai Shengjianbao” in Taiwan, the owner recreates that street-food taste in Nagoya. Everything, from the flour to the fillings, is carefully selected, and every baozi is handmade without machines for authentic flavor.
One bite and you’ll get why so many people line up. The skin is pan-fried to perfection—the bottom is lightly charred but not hard.
You get that little crunch first, then it’s soft inside. Great texture. The pork filling is juicy (not dry at all), and the seasoning is on point—flavorful without being too salty.
Best eaten hot, and it’s even better with chili sauce.
Affordable, satisfying, and totally something I’d buy again. Works as a meal or a snack. -
Uozu Aquarium
This municipal aquarium in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, opened in 1913 (Taisho 2). It is known as Japan’s oldest existing aquarium. Its exhibits focus on creatures from Toyama Prefecture’s rivers and coastal waters, with more than 10,000 specimens representing about 330 species. In the 4-meter-deep Toyama Bay Large Tank, visitors can watch schools of large fish from Toyama Bay, including yellowtail and longtooth grouper.
Overall, it has a very simple, local feel. It’s not one of those newest, super flashy aquariums, but it’s really easy and relaxing to visit. The aquarium isn’t large, so you can see everything in about an hour. It fits nicely into a gap in your itinerary.