Premier Hotel Nakajima Park Sapporo
Standing just next to the glistening green and serene waters of Nakajima Park, Premier Hotel Nakajima Park Sapporo provides a tranquil escape with convenient access to downtown Sapporo. The hotel’s peaceful courtyard often welcomes visits from local squirrels, creating a charming retreat from urban bustle.
The hotel's design is simple yet elegant. The overall vibe is really comfortable and never feels overwhelming.
Ritsurin Garden
Used as a villa by the Matsudaira clan of Takamatsu, Ritsurin Garden was completed nearly 300 years ago by successive generations of feudal lords who renovated it. While the sprawling strolling garden covers 16 hectares, the total area of this park, including Mount Shiun in the background, extends to an impressive 75 hectares!
Artificial hills, small bridges over streams, a traditional tea house—this place brings together all the classic elements of a Japanese garden.
Kusatsu Onsen (Kusatsu Hotspring)
Kusatsu Onsen is popular and well known as one of Japan's three major hotsprings. 32300 liters per minute naturally gushes, which is admitted as the highest amount of discharge in Japan, the source water with high acid is known to have an excellent antibacterial effect.
The sulfur smell is pretty strong. If you stay too long, it gets uncomfortable!
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka
In Tokyo's Mitaka lies the Ghibli Museum, overseen by Director Hayao Miyazaki. Studio Ghibli, established in 1985, is a Japanese animation studio known for planning and producing films primarily directed by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki.
Honestly, they might as well not let people visit. You have to reserve and buy tickets in advance, then still wait in line at the site, plus there are so many restrictions.
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, located in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, is a comprehensive marine leisure facility featuring an aquarium, attractions, restaurants, shopping stores, and hotels.
There are rides and you can get up close to marine animals. It's a great spot for families with kids.
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge connects Honshu and Awaji Island. It is known as the world's longest suspension bridge, with a total length of 3,911 meters and a distance of 1,991 meters between the two main towers. Together with the Onaruto Bridge, it connects the Kansai area to Shikoku, and is a popular tourist route.
Witnessing such an incredible feat of engineering!