This place feels like it's mostly locals, and the shops are affordable and fun to shop at. Definitely a must-visit spot.
Joyful Minowa Shopping Street | Review by Julie Mei
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Noboribetsu Onsen
A famous hot spring located in the "Iburi" region in south-west Hokkaido. It has been known since the Edo period as an extremely rare place with many different types of springs in one hot spring. Many of the springs gush from all over the place, many of them from Jigokudani, which was created by volcanic activity some 10,000 years ago, and boast an abundance of 10,000 tonnes of hot water per day, which can be enjoyed in a variety of bathtubs and tubs elaborately designed by ryokans and hotels.
There’s a hot spring street near Noboribetsu Onsen where you can check out souvenir shops, drugstores, and 100-yen shops. You can also visit places like Yuzawa Shrine, Enmado, and Sengen Park—lots of fun spots around Noboribetsu Onsen. Most of the hot spring hotels are located here too 🙏
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Tsuruoka Park
The castle ruins park was developed on the site of "Tsurugaoka Castle," where the Sakai family, the lords of the Shonai Domain, resided for about 250 years. A moat, stone walls, and old cedar trees that are thought to be several hundred years old remind us of the old days.
Tsuruoka Park isn’t just home to over 700 cherry trees—it also has lots of historical sites and cultural heritage spots that attract many fans 👍
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Canal City Hakata
On the vast 43,500m² premises, a shopping mall, movie complex, theater, amusement park and two hotels cluster. Its symbol, a 180m-long canal, crosses along the center of the space lined with colorful buildings.
The liveliest shopping spot has to be Canal City Hakata! There are so many shops and restaurants, you might feel like you can't leave once you go in. It's so easy to get caught up in the excitement of bargain hunting here!