陳曉雯's Reviews

Aokishofuan "Milk Manju Tsukigesho"

Treasuring the charm of wagashi (Japanese confections) that encapsulate the beauty of nature and the spirit of seasons in small packages, Aokishofuan creates unparalleled delicacies. While preserving tradition, they also bring new sensibilities to the table. Their "Milk Manju Tsukigesho" consistently tops the manufacturer's best-seller list, boasting over 160 million sales. It stands firm as a signature product and a standard Osaka souvenir.

Osaka
Snacks

10 Jan 2026 See More

The milky flavor is really nice but not heavy at all.
It goes great with either tea or coffee.
The outer layer is soft, and the white bean paste mixed with milk inside is surprisingly a perfect match.

Karoichi Tottori Port Seafood Market

Karoichi is a vibrant seafood market set adjacent to Tottori Port (Karo Port) that’s making a splash with the local catch from the harbor. Swing by here for freshly landed, succulent seafood from Karo Port across all year including hatahata fish and mosa shrimp in spring and autumn, premium iwagaki oysters known as Natsuki and white squid in summer, and Matsuba crab in winter.

Tottori
Shopping Streets

11 Aug 2025 See More

If you visit during Matsuba crab season in winter, the whole market is filled with the delicious aroma of crab.

Genkyuen Garden

Hikone Castle, a national treasure, took about 20 years from 1606 for the completion. In 1677, which is approximately 50 years after the castle was completed, Ii Naooki, the fourth feudal lord of Hikone Domain, started building a garden along the moat, and completed the Genkyuen, a Daimyo garden (created by a daimyo / feudal lord at his estate or in the castle town of his domain in the Edo period) in 1679.

Shiga
Parks & Gardens

1 Oct 2021 See More

This Japanese garden lacks the delicate touch I expected. It didn't quite measure up to others I've seen.

MIHO MUSEUM

It is an art museum standing in the green mountains of Shigaraki located in the southern part of Shiga prefecture. It houses about 3,000 pieces of ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, West Asia, South Asia, and China, as well as Japanese art such as Buddhist art and tea ceremony art. About 250 of them are exhibited at all times.

Shiga
Museums

1 Oct 2021 See More

The glass roof design really showcases the changing colors of the sky. I have to admire I. M. Pei's incredible architectural skills.

Biwako Hakodateyama Mountain

Renewed and reopened in 2020, Biwako Hakodate Mountain offers seasonal flowers in summer and skiing in the silvery white world of winter. You can take an 8-minute gondola ride while enjoying the scenery of Lake Biwa. Once you reach the top of the mountain, which is about 630 meters above sea level, you will feel a sense of freedom.

Shiga
Famous Places

1 Oct 2021 See More

The ski area here in winter isn't very advanced, but it's fine for beginners.

Chikubu Island

Chikubu Island is a small island about 2 km in circumference, located about 6 km offshore in the northern part of Lake Biwa. On the island is Hogon Temple, one of the three Benzaiten temples in Japan, and the Tsukubusuma Shrine.

Shiga
Famous Places

1 Oct 2021 See More

This island feels mysterious. Visiting the shrine and timing it with the boat schedule, you'll have about 80 minutes here, which is plenty since the island isn't very big.

Mii-dera (Onjoji) Temple

Officially, the temple is called “Nagara-san Onjoji.” Built in 686, it is Tendai Sect’s head temple with over 1200 years of history.

Shiga
Shrines & Temples

1 Oct 2021 See More

The temple houses many national treasures and important cultural properties, especially one of Japan's three famous bells. It's also one of the Eight Views of Omi.