The waters around Miyako Island are full of vibrant coral reefs and colorful marine life. It's a fantastic spot for diving and snorkeling.
Miyako Island | Review by Sam Lin
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Chigogafuchi
Chigogafuchi is a coveted destination set on the southwestern side of Enoshima, a marine plateau formed by the earth rising after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. The name "Chigogafuchi" is derived from the tragic tale of a chigo (apprentice monk) named Shiragiku, who was training at Soushouin, a temple affiliated with Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura.
Visiting here lets you enjoy stunning coastal views. Overall, it's an ideal travel spot that combines natural beauty, historical legends, and a relaxing atmosphere.
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Yasaka Shrine
The shrine’s deities are Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushiinadahime-no-Mikoto, and Yahashira-no-Mikogami, and it is the head shrine of approximately 2,300 Yasaka Shrine and related shrines with Susanoo-no-Mikoto enshrined scattered throughout Japan.
There are all kinds of food stalls lining both sides of the alley. It feels just like a Taiwanese night market—something you rarely see in Japan.
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Lake Shinji sunset Spot (Torupa)
A 300m-long promenade was set up along the east side of national highway route 9 so visitors can enjoy the sunset over Lake Shinji, one of Japan's Top 100 Sunset Views. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport assigned the location as the Parking Lot to Capture the Sunset (Torupa) and people love to take a snap here.
I went to a restaurant near Aika Station that specializes in eel rice. I tried both the wild eel for JPY 3,200 and the farmed eel for JPY 1,800. Honestly, I couldn't really tell the difference in texture—they were both delicious.