HsinYun Wu's Reviews

Kaki Goya Fukuromachi Umihei Shoten

Opened in 2013 as a direct branch of the famous “Milky Tetsuo’s Oyster Hut Ujina”, Kaki Goya Fukuromachi Umihei Shoten continues the oyster hut tradition with the same sourcing methods and focus on freshness. Keep a pin on this go-to spot for Hiroshima oysters all year around.

• Hiroshima
• Japanese Cuisine

Kanda Jimbocho Secondhand Bookstores

The world’s largest street of bookstores is in Jimbocho, a neighborhood in the Kanda district of Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward. With over 170 shops dealing in used books, there are many genres of reading material to choose from.

• Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome
• Shopping Streets

Kujukushima (Kisakata)

A scenic spot where 103 islets of all sizes appear to float in the rural landscape spreading out at the foot of Mt. Chokai. Long ago, islands dotted a shallow lagoon, and the area was praised as “Matsushima of the East, Kisakata of the West”-a stunning view that even captivated Matsuo Basho. In 1804, a major earthquake estimated at magnitude 7 uplifted the surrounding land by Approx. 2 m, turning it into tidal flats (land) and creating the landscape seen today.

• Akita
• Nature Spots

Resort Shirakami

A sightseeing train that runs from Akita Station to Hirosaki Station and Aomori Station via the JR Gonō Line. From the windows, you can enjoy spectacular views of Shirakami-Sanchi, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, and the Sea of Japan. Since its debut in 1997, it has continued to captivate many visitors. Three train sets are in service: Buna, Aoike, and Kumagera. The green Buna train is inspired by the primeval beech forests of Shirakami-Sanchi.

• Aomori
• Akita
• Trains & Subway

Shibuya Scramble Intersection

This is a scramble intersection in front of Shibuya Station. Said to be the world’s busiest crosswalk, it has become a famous sight to see in Tokyo. From the pedestrian bridge connecting the JR Yamanote Line and the Keio Inokashira Line, you can view the flurry of people crossing the intersection from above.

• Shibuya
• Tourist Attractions

Gora Kadan

Gora Kadan is a traditional Japanese hotel built on the land where the former summer residence of Kain’in no Miya Imperial Prince Kotohito used to be. It is located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, within Gora Onsen, a famous hot spring resort area. The hotel is highly regarded overseas and became a member of the international hotel restaurant group “Relais & Chateaux” in 1991.

• Hakone
• Inns

Shiba Ryotaro Memorial Museum

Built in November 2001 in a residential area of Higashi-Osaka City, adjacent to Shiba Ryotaro's actual residence, the building was designed by Tadao Ando and consists of a single concrete structure.

• Osaka
• Museums

Hida Takayama Old Townscape

Hida Takayama Old Townscape is said to be a town where the original landscape of Japan remains, as the streets from the Edo period still remain, and the charming town houses and noren (curtains) of old stores continue to be seen.

• Gifu
• Famous Places

Kankakei (Ropeway)

Kankakei is a gorge in Kagawa Prefecture’s Shodo Island. It is located in the heart of Setonaikai National Park. The valley of Kankakei was formed over thousands of years as volcanic andesite and agglomerate were thrust upward via shifting of the earth’s mantle and eroded by rain and wind, creating a spectacular scene of sheer cliffs and rock formations.

• Kagawa
• Ropeway

Jigokudani Monkey Park

Located along the Yokoyugawa River flowing from the Shiga Highlands and sitting at an elevation of 850 meters, Jigokudani Monkey Park exists in a harsh environment where one-third of the year is blanketed in snow. With its rugged cliffs and steam rising from hot springs everywhere, it's no wonder the place is called Jigokudani, or "Hell's Valley."

• Nagano
• Tourist Attractions