The plants in the park are starting to bloom, and the flowers add so much color everywhere. Walking around, you can enjoy cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and other spring flowers. Lots of people have picnics here and spend a great time with family and friends. It's a really nice park.
Kimimachizaka Prefectural Natural Park | Review by 瑞蓉蓉
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Tsutenkaku Tower
A steel tower which looks like the Eiffel Tower and 75 meters high was built In 1912, on top of a building which was the motif of the Arc de Triomphe, and named “Tsutenkaku” meaning “A building reaching the heaven'' by Nangaku Fujisawa, a Confucian in the early Meiji period. After being broken down due to a fire, citizens lobbied for rebuilding and the current 2nd Tsutenkaku was built in 1956.
It’s kind of retro and pretty cute. The Shinsekai area around it is lively, with kushikatsu places one after another—perfect for eating and wandering at the same time.
Tsutenkaku itself isn’t that tall, but it’s still fun to go up for the view and rub the Billiken statue for a bit of good luck.
It’s not really a polished, fancy kind of spot, but it feels very down-to-earth. If you want to experience Osaka’s local vibe, it’s a great stop. -
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Fujiya Honten
Kiryu has been known for wheat production and there are many udon restaurants. Fujiya Head restaurant was opened in 1887 and is famous for Himokawa udon, Kiryu’s local food, which is thin and broad noodles anywhere between 5mm and over 15cm-wide.
The restaurant has a real sense of history. I ordered the steamed udon noodles with rich curry sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. No wonder it's their signature dish.
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Okukinu Onsen
Situated in the source area of the Kinugawa River in Kawamata, Nikko City, Okukinu Onsen is a hot spring village that hosts four inns, each offering baths with water from different sources. The area was once challenging to access before roads were developed, earning it the nickname "the last hidden hot spring in the Kanto region."
If you want to escape the crowds and enjoy a hidden forest retreat, I really recommend coming here. You get to soak in the hot springs and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere—it's super relaxing.
