Kawasaki City Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
Located in Kawasaki, where manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of Doraemon and Perman, lived for many years. The museum holds special exhibitions exploring the dreams, wonder, and playful spirit that he continued to depict through his works.
Seeing Fujiko F. Fujio's original drawings really brought back memories of watching cartoons as a kid. The museum also has exclusive capsule toys, which are pretty special.
Moominvalley Park
Moominvalley Park is a theme park that takes you through the world of Moomin, making great use of the beautiful nature in Hanno. This is the first Moomin park outside of Finland, the home country of the series’ original author.
There are lots of fairy tale picture books on the second floor of the wooden building in the forest. It's a great place to bring kids. It really feels like being in Finland.
Tokyo Dome City
This is a huge leisure facility complex that is centered around Tokyo Dome, which is famous as a baseball stadium. An amusement park, restaurants, shops and a hotel surround the massive Tokyo Dome.
There are so many things to do here! You can play all day and never get bored.
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower was completed in 1958. Standing 333 meters tall, it was the world’s tallest freestanding tower at the time, surpassing the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Located in Minato City in central Tokyo, its observation decks offer panoramic views of the city. Tokyo Tower continues to evolve through ongoing renovations.
Even though Tokyo Skytree has become more popular since it opened, Tokyo Tower is still the true symbol of Tokyo.
Mt. Otowa Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Opened in the year 778, the temple was registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1994. In the 130, 000 m2 area of the precincts spread out on the hillside of Mt. Otowa, there are more than 30 cathedrals and monuments, including national treasures and important cultural properties.
If you're coming to Kyoto, you definitely have to visit one of its most iconic temples. You could easily spend the whole day here.
Jishu Jinja (Kyoto, Kiyomizu)
Kyoto’s famous tourist spot in Kiyomizu Temple near the Stage of Kiyomizu. It is said to have been built before the country of Japan was established while Kyoto Valley was still a lake. The shrine was worshipped as the place for longevity. The halls and the ground are designated as national important cultural properties and the world cultural heritage site.
This shrine is for praying for love and relationships, just like the temples in Taiwan where people pray to the Matchmaker God. Really hoping for some good luck in love! 🥰
Tokyo DisneySea
Tokyo DisneySea is the Tokyo Disney Resort run destination that’s directly connected to Tokyo Disneyland.
Japan's Disney parks are honestly the most fun and happiest I've ever visited. The atmosphere at DisneySea at night is just amazing.
Lake Okutama
Completed in 1957 (Showa 32), Lake Okutama is a man-made lake created by damming the upper reaches of the Tama River with the Ogouchi Dam. Its official name is "Ogouchi Reservoir".
It was a shame the weather wasn't good, so I couldn't really see the whole view.
Tenryu-ji Temple
This is the head temple of the Tenryuji sect of the RInzai school. It was founded by Ashikaga Takauji in 1339, during the early Muromachi period, in memory of Emperor Go-daigo, with Muso Kokushi (the eminent Zen master Muso Soseki) appointed as founding abbot.
The cloud dragon painting on the ceiling is beautiful and probably the most famous artwork at Tenryu-ji. It's a shame you can't take photos.
Byodoin
An imperial authority in the Heian Period, Fujiwara Michinaga used this place as a vacation home. His son Yorimichi inherited, converted and opened it as a temple in 1052. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994. The remodeling in 2014 brought it back closer to its original state. The main Amida Buddha statue in Amida Hall is worth a look. You will be amazed by the symmetrical beauty of the building.
Phoenix Hall is a masterpiece of Japanese architecture and craftsmanship, and it's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
