Rokko-Arima Ropeway
The ropeway connects Arima Onsen, one of the three oldest hot springs in Japan and one of the three best springs in Japan, to the top of the national park Mt. Rokko.
If you love taking photos, you'll really enjoy this place. The mountain scenery, sunsets, night views, and distant views of Kobe Harbor all make for great shots along the way.
Korankei
Korankei is a valley on the Tomoe River, known as one of the premier spots for autumn foliage in Japan. It is said to have originated when the chief priest of Kojakuji Temple planted trees in 1634. Currently, about 4,000 trees turn red and yellow in the fall, presenting a breathtaking view.
The rows of maple trees along both sides of the river are insanely red—absolutely stunning, especially with the wooden bridge in the background for photos! The evening light-up event is super romantic. The illuminated leaves look totally different from how they do during the day.
Sora Togetsusou Kinryu
Shuzenji Onsen has been flourishing as the oldest hot spring resort in Izu Peninsula throughout over its 1200 years of history. Sora Togetsusou Kinryu offers a variety of open-air baths using the Shuzenji hot spring which has been popular for many centuries.
The garden is huge and everything is kept super clean. The open-air baths have a great view. This is a fantastic hot spring hotel.
Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park
The museum for learning about railways including the history of the former Usui Line, which had been active for 104 years from 1893 to1997, and experience of the Electric railway operation.
There are lots of antique trains on display in the park, and the little souvenirs they sell are really cute. Kids love this place.
Tore Tore Market
The Tore Tore Market is directly managed by the Katata Gyogyo Kyodo Kumiai and boasts the title of the largest seafood market in all of west Japan. On the main sales floor you’ll find high-end sea bream cultivated directly by the fishing co-op, regional varieties caught fresh from the neighboring Susami and Kushimoto area, and live catches from major ports across Japan. If you time it right you may even lay eyes on the rare Mochi-Gatsuo, the Kishu-made kenken brand of bonito.
You can buy seafood and wagyu at the market, then grill and eat them fresh at the BBQ area next door. If you want more, you can just go back in and shop again—super convenient!
Funabashi H.C. Andersen Park
This green park adorned with seasonal flowers was named after Andersen, who is from Odense, Denmark, a sister city of Funabashi City. Visited by 800,000 people a year, it is the prefecture’s prominent theme park. The vast 38.3ha (95 acres)-grounds are divided into zones for different attractions.
Perfect spot for a family trip! There are so many attractions inside—you could easily spend the whole day here!