ervin Lau's Reviews

Gate City Ohsaki

This is a large complex linked directly to the southern ticket gate of JR Osaki Station. It features a zone of restaurants and shops spread between the basement level and the third floor, enveloped by the East Tower and the West Tower. The structure from the basement to the third floor is designed with an atrium, and events such as concerts frequently take place in the square.

Shinagawa, Gotanda
Commercial Buildings

2 Jan 2026 See More

Not many people around, so it’s really comfortable to walk.
Compared with Shinjuku or Shibuya, it’s much quieter here and you don’t get squeezed by crowds.
Direct access from Osaki Station makes transfers smooth, and you don’t get wet even when it rains.

Okutama Onsen Moeginoyu

Located about a 10-minute walk from Okutama Station, this day-trip hot spring is an ideal spot to relax after engaging in tourism activities or hiking in Okutama. The facility is popular for its location convenient for visitors to Okutama, and its open-air bath offers a scenic view of the Okutama mountains.

Okutama, Ome
Bathing & Spa Facilities

16 Dec 2025 See More

The open-air bath faces the mountains, and the air is so fresh it feels like it's cleaning your lungs.

Hamanako Pleasure Cruise

The Hamanako Pleasure Cruise is a popular way to enjoy the ever-changing seasonal scenery of Lake Hamana, known for its calm winds and gentle waves throughout the year. Regular cruises depart daily from two boarding points with no prior reservation required.

Shizuoka

8 Sep 2025 See More

Forget what the Japanese guide says—the real highlight is feeding the seagulls!

Kagura Ski Resort

Located in Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, Kagura Ski Resort is a vast resort divided into three areas: Kagura, Mitsumata, and Tashiro. It offers runs up to 6,000 meters long, with a total of 30 courses. The resort is known for its abundant snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 350 cm throughout the season.

Niigata
Outdoors

30 Aug 2025 See More

The gondolas are super convenient, so you don't have to walk much. The downside is that when it's windy, it's insanely cold up top—make sure to dress warmly.

Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel & Resort

This extended stay resort hotel offers views of Mt. Asama from 1,000 meters in the air. It sits on an expansive estate of over 200,000 square meters where you’ll find the hotel, villa, gardens, hot springs chalets and more. The hotel interior Is decorated with a classic European aesthetic, using wood carving for a charming look and feel.

Nagano
Hotels

7 Aug 2025 See More

Walking into the hotel honestly felt like stepping into a scene from a European movie. The view from the room is just forest—so soothing.

KITTE Osaka

KITTE Osaka is multiplex retail hub in JP Tower Osaka, set over the site of the original Osaka Station and the former Osaka Central Post Office with some 100 different stores to shop across its basement to 6th floor. Everything you know and love about Japan is here with a new lease on life, just waiting to be explored.

Osaka
Commercial Buildings

2 Aug 2025 See More

It just opened recently, so everything is super new! As soon as you walk in, you can feel how upscale the interior is.

Kitakaro “Yōsei no Mori”

A masterpiece from a renowned confectioner in Sunagawa, Hokkaido, a region blessed with rich natural surroundings. Each Baumkuchen is baked with meticulous care by skilled pastry chefs, layer by layer, producing an exquisitely moist and luxurious texture.

Hokkaido
Snacks

30 Jul 2025 See More

The outside is baked to a perfect golden brown—just looking at it makes my mouth water! The texture is soft and fluffy, but you can really taste the layers. So good!