Even if you come late at night, there are still 24-hour drugstores and restaurants open. Super convenient!
Dotonbori | Review by 林智才
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Tokamachi Snow Festival
Held every mid-February in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, this is one of the largest snow festivals in the region, first launched in 1950 under the theme “Be friends with snow, enjoy the snow.”
It feels even more magical once the lights come on at night. The whole town gets in on it.
Watching the snow sculptures while eating hot food is pure happiness. Yes, it’s definitely cold, but the vibe is so good it really feels worth coming at least once.
It feels even more magical once the lights come on at night. The whole town gets in on it.
Watching the snow sculptures while eating hot food is pure happiness. Yes, it’s definitely cold, but the vibe is so good it really feels worth coming at least once. -
Umeda Sky Building and Kuchu Teien Observatory
Completed in 1993, this enormous 40-story skyscraper consists of two towers connected at the top. It was selected in the UK as one of the “Top 20 Buildings in the World” and described as a “thrilling skyscraper.” Its striking architectural design is another reason for its popularity. The departure gate on the third floor leads to an elevator that takes visitors directly to the 35th floor.
The two escalators that go straight up to the observation floor are super stylish, and riding them is actually pretty thrilling.
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APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
This mega hotel is made up of a 180m-tall Central Tower with east and west wings on either side, housing over 2,000 rooms in all. The Central Tower provides the grand ocean view and romantic city lights at night.
Small rooms are always a feature of the APA chain, but the Makuhari location is well-equipped with a convenience store and a large public bath. The value for the price is fantastic.