My daughter specifically asked me to buy this and bring it back home! 😆
First Avenue Tokyo Station | Review by 陳世明
Other Reviews by 陳世明
-
Adachigahara Furusato Village
Located in Adachigahara, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, this facility features a vast natural garden dotted with a local history museum, traditional houses open for viewing, an indoor kids’ park, a bouncy dome, and more. Visitors can spend the day in many ways-learning about Nihonmatsu’s history and local culture or enjoying the playground equipment. In spring, a Cherry Blossom Festival is held, and in early fall, the Manjushage (red spider lily) Festival takes place. Seasonal flowers illuminated at night can be enjoyed with the village’s symbol, a five-story pagoda, as the backdrop.
It really feels like rural Japan. The air is super fresh, there aren’t many people, and it’s really comfortable to walk around.
The grounds aren’t huge, but the vibe with the old folk houses and thatched-roof homes is totally on point. Great for photos 📸 -
Tofukuji Temple
This is the head temple of Rinzai School. Kujo Michiie wished to have a temple for his family burial under Reverend Shoichi Kokusi’s ministry, and built seven halls during 19 years beginning in 1236.
It felt like a money grab. Each person spent about 4,000 to 5,000 yen, and they closed at 4 p.m., so we missed out on seeing a lot of things.
-
-
Blue Cave (Otaru, Hokkaido)
The Blue Cave, where sunlight filters through and illuminates the sea floor, is a natural masterpiece created by the absorption of all colors except blue from the spectrum of light. This phenomenon, a result of the perfect blend of water clarity, geographical features, and the angle of light, can be found in various places around the world, including the renowned Capri Island in Italy. However, the cave located within the Niseko Shakotan Otaru Quasi-National Park is a must-visit when touring Otaru.
Took a sightseeing boat tour of the Blue Cave. The ocean was a beautiful blue, changing with the sunlight. You’ll see some really unique rock formations along the way. The whole trip takes about 80 minutes. Definitely wear the warm coat they provide—it gets seriously cold out there.
