The Marunouchi Building
In Marunouchi, the business district in front of Tokyo Station, there is a popular spot with many shops that keep offering the latest in style trends, nicknamed Maru-Biru.
From the observation deck on the 5th floor, you get a great view of Tokyo Station. It's a famous business and financial building, and together with the neighboring Shin-Marunouchi Building—one black, one white—they look like they're protecting Tokyo Station.
Kappa Bridge
The Kappa Bridge used to be a wooden drawbridge overhanging both banks of the river. In 1910, it became a suspension bridge. The current bridge is the fifth generation of the suspension type, which was renovated in 1997. This beautiful larch tree bridge, 3.1m wide and 36.6m long, has long been a symbol of Kamikochi.
The water here is crystal clear, and there are lots of great restaurants. It's also the most popular spot for tourists to gather.
Nagashima Spa Land
This is one of the largest amusement parks in Japan, with some of the most thrilling attractions. The most popular attraction is the world-class hybrid coaster, "HAKUGEI" (meaning white whale). From the top of its 55-meter height, the coaster runs at an angle of 80 degrees with a maximum speed of 107 kilometers per hour. The thrill feels just like a ferocious white whale crossing through the rough sea!
This amusement park has 10 different roller coasters of all sizes. They're super thrilling and a lot of fun.
Kumamoto Castle
Kumamoto Castle is the famous castle built by Kiyomasa Kato in 1607. It was built using the latest, cutting edge techniques at the time and was the setting of many important moments in Japan’s history.
The buildings inside are really unique. I definitely want to visit again.
Sanrio Puroland
Guests can meet Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty and My Melody at this indoor theme park. Sanrio characters put on authentic performances like shows and parades that mix stories, dances, and songs together.
This is the perfect spot for a fun day out during the holidays!
Kaiyukan
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020, this aquarium is located in Osaka. The aquarium, which recreates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean, is home to a total of 620 species and 30,000 living things.
The baby penguins totally steal the show! So cute!
Atami Castle
The castle tower shines brilliantly on the hill of Atami. It's a five-story, nine-story "Tenshukaku (castle tower)”-like tourist facility built in 1959.
Don’t waste your money on the ticket. The castle is small, not very well-known, and poorly managed. Plus, the admission is ridiculously expensive.
The Hakone Open-air Museum
Japan’s first open-air museum, founded in 1969, aimed at harmony between nature and art. It has about 120 sculptures spread across a cast landscape of 70,000 m², including classic work by Rodin, Moore, Miro and other world masters of modern and contemporary art.
If you're not really into art, you might find this place a bit disappointing.
Tokyu Plaza Ginza
This is a large business complex that displays the charm of traditions and innovation coexisting in the Ginza area. Inside, there are shops that combine trends and formality with the concept of "Creative Japan 〜The world will become more interesting from here〜".
Trendy department store! The KIRIKO TERRACE on the rooftop is like a sky garden—definitely worth checking out!
TOKYO GIFT PALETTE
The "Tokyo Gift Palette" is located just outside the "Yaesu North Exit ticket gate" of Tokyo Station. This area, which occupies a corner of "First Avenue Tokyo Station", features a total of 39 brands, including exclusive Japanese and Western confectioneries as ideal as gifts for loved ones and souvenirs of Tokyo, limited edition sweets available only here, special bento boxes and side dishes, and cafes where you can spend time in comfort. Of these, 24 are new brands, new business categories, or brands that are opening at Tokyo Station for the first time, attracting much attention.
It's basically just like the food floor in a department store.