The aquarium faces the Sea of Japan and is surrounded by nature. There's a fun dolphin show and a seal feeding time—both are must-see events!
Otaru Aquarium | Review by Kevin Huang
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Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Founded in 778, Kiyomizu-dera Temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Its 130,000-square-meter (about 1.4-million-square-foot) grounds extend across the slopes of Mt. Otowa and contain more than 30 temple buildings and monuments, including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. The temple is also worth seeing throughout the seasons, framed by cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, colorful leaves in autumn, and snow in winter.
The view from the stage is super open and wide—on a clear day, every shot looks great.
The old streets around it are really fun to wander, but the crowds are no joke. If you want photos without people, be prepared.
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Tanesashi Coast
Tanesashi Coast is a beautiful coastline with diverse landscapes, located within the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park and designated as a national scenic spot. Visitors can enjoy a variety of flowers, natural grasslands, a coastline with strange rocks and boulders, a century-old pine forest, and charming black-tailed gulls.
At Tanesashi Coast, you can check out all kinds of beautiful scenery—breeding grounds for black-tailed gulls, rocky shores, sandy beaches, and natural grasslands. Super cool spot to explore!
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Okutama Onsen Moeginoyu
Located about a 10-minute walk from Okutama Station, this day-trip hot spring is an ideal spot to relax after engaging in tourism activities or hiking in Okutama. The facility is popular for its location convenient for visitors to Okutama, and its open-air bath offers a scenic view of the Okutama mountains.
There are all sorts of hot springs here! You can soak in one on a cliff, relax in the middle of the mountains surrounded by nature, or even enjoy a foot bath. Highly recommend giving it a try.
