Hakodate Children's Land... It's a great spot for families to spend the whole day. There's even the 'oldest' Ferris wheel in Japan 🎡, which gives off a retro vibe! 🤣
Hakodate Park Children's Land | Review by Grace Lee
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Nakasu Yataigai (food stall street)
In the gourmet city Hakata, Nakasu Yataigai lets you experience specialized gourmet food - ramen, skewered food, Oden, etc. to go with sake and other drinks. Naka River runs through Kyushu’s busiest downtown, Nakasu. Bright neon lights sparkle on the water and it is quite a sight that all kinds of food stalls are lined along the river! Strolling along the river allows you to catch the energy of the city.
Nakasu Yatai is basically Japan's legal street food stalls... and it's also one of the most beautiful riverside spots in Fukuoka.
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Himeji Castle
One of Japan's most renowned castles and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by Ikeda Terumasa in the early Edo period, the main keep has five exterior tiers, six aboveground floors, and one basement level. It is the largest surviving castle keep from the Edo period. The castle was constructed using a comprehensive defensive layout known as sokamae, with the entire castle town enclosed within its moats. It was large enough to encompass what is now central Himeji, and the outer moat is said to have been located around present-day Himeji Station.
The cherry blossoms at Himeji Castle are absolutely stunning. It's just an hour by JR train if you're traveling on your own. The white castle with the soft pink cherry blossoms looks so beautiful together. Highly recommended!
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Roadside Station Niigata Furusato Mura
"Niigata Furusato Mura" is one of the largest roadside stations in Niigata Prefecture, where you can get the latest information on Niigata's delicious foods, souvenirs, and sightseeing.
Niigata Furusato Mura has a market selling local Niigata specialties and a restaurant with regional flavors. You can buy some local farm products here—it's pretty nice!