10BRENDA's Reviews Page 3/5

    Finally had the chance to stay at the Hoshino OMO5 series in Okinawa. The welcome drink was nice and cold.
    We also happened to catch an awamori tasting. It was great that the introduction could switch between English and Japanese.

    The product center has some unique local ingredients, and outside there are sometimes food trucks where you can grab hot food or coffee and desserts.
    Inside, they sell a 20-serving pack of the “Shijimi Yojoki” clam soup. It’s a great deal and tastes really good.

    Kabushima Shrine was seriously fun! Driving there is the easiest, and the visitor center even thoughtfully has umbrellas you can borrow.

    There are tons of seagulls, and as you walk around you’ll get little “golden gifts from the sky” surprises, so you’re constantly having to dodge.

    Honestly, that kind of travel experience is what turned into an unforgettable memory for me!

    The hallways at Aomoriya are filled with goldfish lanterns. At night there’s also a paid festival show, and you can join in—it’s super lively and so much fun!
    The food was also really delicious.
    Walking around the property is easy and relaxing. Especially soaking in the foot bath while looking out at the lake—what a treat for both body and mind. It’s truly a different kind of experience.

    I happened to catch a live performance event. Even though I couldn’t join the festival myself, the on-site exhibits and interactive performances still let me feel the festival’s lively vibe.

    The lighting, music, and those huge Nebuta lantern floats right in front of you make it feel like you’re actually there.

    I finally got the chance to visit the Aomori Museum of Art and see Yoshitomo Nara’s work—honestly, I fell in love with it at first sight.
    Getting to run into art while traveling is the kind of thing that stays with you.

    Taking a boat ride on Lake Towada, we headed into the breeze and cruised across the waves. The water was sparkling.

    The boatman gave thoughtful explanations the whole way, so we didn’t just see the scenery—we also heard the lake’s legends. It made the trip feel that much warmer and more meaningful.