林生翰's Reviews

Nanki-Katsuura Onsen

Located in the southeastern part of Wakayama Prefecture, this hot spring resort spreads out at the foot of Nachisan, an area rich in World Heritage sites. Within the region, an impressive 175 natural hot spring sources gush forth, supporting a wide range of hot spring inns and hotels renowned for their therapeutic waters, as well as many facilities offering day-use bathing.

• Wakayama
• Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

Tajima Bakery Jiyugaoka Store

A specialty store for coupé buns that are commonly seen in Japanese school lunches. Similar to hot dog buns, these soft coupé buns are filled with various ingredients resulting in more than 30 kinds of buns.

• Jiyugaoka, Sangenjaya, Setagaya, Futako-Tamagawa
• Light Meals

Mt. Yoshino

Mt. Yoshino is acclaimed as the best spot to see cherry blossoms in all of Japan. In the spring, the entire mountain is washed with flowering trees as they bloom from the Shimosenbon (the lower 1,000 trees) at the foothills up to the Okusembon (the inner 1,000 trees).

• Nara
• Nature Spots

Chibi Maruko-chan Land

Japan’s one and only museum dedicated to the beloved manga “Chibi Maruko-chan” is located in Shizuoka, the hometown of the series’ creator Momoko Sakura. Inside you’ll find 3 different zones to explore.

• Shizuoka
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan, nicknamed “USJ”, is a large-scale theme park with entertainment for everyone, both children and adults alike. The park is separated into different areas, each with a different theme from popular titles across the world.

• Osaka
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Meiji Jingu Gaien (Outer Garden)

Meiji Jingu Gaien, the outer park of Meiji Shrine, was established in 1926. It features the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery and various sports facilities, such as the Meiji Jingu Stadium, where you can enjoy nature throughout the four seasons.

• Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku
• Parks & Gardens

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower was born in 1958. When it was built, Tokyo Tower proudly stood out as the tallest steel tower in the world. At a height of 33 meters, it was taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It is located in Minato Ward in the center of Tokyo. Take in sweeping views of the city from the observation deck. Currently under renovation, it is always changing.

• Shimbashi, Toranomon, Tokyo Tower, Hamamatsucho
• Observatories