Philip Lee's Reviews

Oirase Stream

Oirase Stream, a renowned tourist attraction awarded two stars in the Michelin Green Guide, stretches approximately 14 kilometers from the shores of Lake Towada at Nenokuchi to Yakeyama. It's a national Special Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, celebrated for its waterfalls, clear streams, giant rocks, and steep cliffs.

• Aomori
• Nature Spots

Enoshima

It's a tiny island at the tip of a sandbar that juts out to sea from a long sandy beach. It is known for its superb view of the sea of Shonan and Mt. Fuji.

• Kanagawa
• Famous Places

Sapporo Agricultural College Hokkaido Milk Cookies

Hokkaido, is Japan’s beloved “kingdom of dairy”, an apt nickname due to its booming dairy industry. Outside of the sheer production volume of milk and butter, the quality and flavor of Hokkaido’s dairy products are heralded by many as some of the best in Japan.

• Hokkaido
• Snacks

GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLETS

GOTEMBA PREMIUM OUTLETS was established in 2000 and is the largest outlet mall in Japan. It is easily accessible from famous tourist spots such as Hakone, Izu, and Mt. Fuji, and is a popular spot to stop by during sightseeing.

• Shizuoka
• Commercial Buildings

BIG BOX Takadanobaba

A commercial building established in 1974, located just a short distance from Takadanobaba Station. The Seibu Railway ticket gate is conveniently located right next to the first-floor entrance, making it incredibly accessible.

• Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya
• Commercial Buildings

WATERRAS

This business complex has a beautiful courtyard of various trees and greenery with excellent transportation access. Organized around the two buildings of the Waterras Tower and the Waterras Annex, it includes a business complex, community facilities such as a multi-purpose auditorium, offices, student apartments, and more.

• Akihabara, Kanda, Ochanomizu
• Commercial Buildings

Jishu Jinja (Kyoto, Kiyomizu)

Kyoto’s famous tourist spot in Kiyomizu Temple near the Stage of Kiyomizu. It is said to have been built before the country of Japan was established while Kyoto Valley was still a lake. The shrine was worshipped as the place for longevity. The halls and the ground are designated as national important cultural properties and the world cultural heritage site.

• Kyoto
• Shrines & Temples

Kyoto Tower (Nidec The Kyoto Tower)

It is located right in front of Kyoto Station. It was designed in the shape of a lighthouse to illuminate Kyoto, and is the tallest building in Kyoto at 131 meters. It has been visited by over 32 million people since it opened in 1964.

• Kyoto
• Observatories

Kyoto Station Building

Kyoto station is attached to an enormous building which provides shops and restaurants, as well as a hotel and cultural center. The Cube Shopping Mall occupies the ground floor and two basement floors. In its spacious confines are shops offering a wide variety of unique souvenirs and specialty desserts from Kyoto, trendy fashion items, and interesting knickknacks.

• Kyoto
• Commercial Buildings

MIHO MUSEUM

It is an art museum standing in the green mountains of Shigaraki located in the southern part of Shiga prefecture. It houses about 3,000 pieces of ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, West Asia, South Asia, and China, as well as Japanese art such as Buddhist art and tea ceremony art. About 250 of them are exhibited at all times.

• Shiga
• Museums