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.
The aquarium is really big, and the underwater tunnel feels super immersive. Watching the fish swim overhead is so relaxing.
Hakone Sightseeing Cruise
A sightseeing ship that operates on Lake Ashinoko, a scenic spot in Hakone. The three ships, Royale II, Victory, and Queen Ashinoko, are characterized by their colorful and luxurious decorations. Each of them has a capacity of about 500 passengers and takes 25 to 35 minutes each way between Togendai Port, Hakone-machi Port, and Moto-Hakone Port. On a sunny day, the open deck is a great place to enjoy the scenery. Enjoy the pleasant breeze and the seasonal views of nature and mountains.
The boat moves slowly across Lake Ashi, and on a clear day you can see Mt. Fuji, which really adds to the view. The ride isn’t very long, so it works well as a relaxed transportation + sightseeing experience.
Hanazono Shrine
From long ago, the shrine located here has held an important Shinto deity for all of Shinjuku. It exists quietly among the shopping malls and eateries lining Shinjuku's downtown streets.
It’s amazing that there’s such a მშვიდful shrine right in the middle of bustling Shinjuku.
The moment I stepped in, it instantly felt so much quieter. Really amazing.