Akan Ainu Kotan is full of rich cultural vibes. The traditional dance performances are truly impressive, and the handmade crafts are beautiful and unique. It's a wonderful showcase of Ainu culture—definitely worth a visit!
Akanko Ainu Kotan | Review by 謝琳琳
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Utopia Farm Miyakojima
A tourist farm located Approx. 10 minutes by car from Miyako Airport. Around 50 bougainvillea plants gathered from around the world are grown in greenhouses, where you can enjoy their vivid blooms year-round. Other highlights include rare varieties of hibiscus and orchards bearing tropical fruits such as mangoes, papayas, and bananas.
This place is mainly about tropical fruits and plants, like mangoes, papayas, and passion fruit.
If you come in the right season, you can see the trees loaded with fruit, and the whole scene feels really soothing. The staff were also quite friendly and gave simple explanations without making it feel pressured. -
Hakodate City Chiiki koryu Machizukuri Center
Hakodate City Chiiki koryu Machizukuri Center with a domed roof is designated as Hakodate’s landscape forming architecture. Having been in use since 1923, this building went through a massive renovation into the design similar to the former Marui Imai kimono shop’s Hakodate branch.
The space is bright and clean, with a rest area, information desk, and free seating where you can take a break. They also hold events and exhibitions inside, so it's super comfortable to stop by when you're tired from walking around.
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Himakajima Higashihama Beach (Sunrise Beach)
Located on Himakajima, a remote island in Minamichita, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture, Higashihama Beach, known as "Sunrise Beach," is accessible in Approx. 10 minutes by high-speed ferry from Morozaki Port. It got its name from the unobstructed view of the sunrise directly ahead, and the calm shoreline stretching along the island’s eastern tip is also called "the original landscape of Himakajima."
The sand is clean and fine, and the water is pretty clear too.
Since it faces east, you can catch an amazingly beautiful sunrise in the morning, and the atmosphere feels really romantic.
It’s also not as crowded as beaches in big cities, so it’s comfortable for swimming or just taking a walk. A great place to relax on vacation.