蔡政明's Reviews

Mt. Kagamiyama (Saga prefecture)

Kagamiyama, located in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, is a mountain with an elevation of 284 meters, known for its beautifully shaped trapezoidal form, becoming a symbol of Karatsu City. You can reach the summit via a winding road approximately 4 km long, attracting many visitors for hiking and drives. The mountain also has slopes suitable for hang-gliding, attracting enthusiasts of hang-gliding and paragliding.

Saga
Nature Spots

16 Jun 2025 See More

This is truly an awesome viewpoint! From the top, the Genkai Sea looks absolutely stunning, and on clear days you can catch a breathtaking sunset. Driving up is easy too, so it's a great place for a relaxing drive, taking photos, or just unwinding.

Araya Yama Jinja

Araya Yama Shrine has been revered as god of the mountains and industry, which was built in 1534. At the foot of Mt. Fuji, the main hall and the rear hall stand. People tell business owners and entrepreneurs, ”If you don’t want to have trouble with money, visit this shrine.” It is a popular power spot as one of the three shrines for blessings of wealth.

Yamanashi
Shrines & Temples

7 Jan 2022 See More

This is a famous shrine in Japan for praying for wealth. I came here to wish for a peaceful and prosperous year ahead. 🙏

Hakone Shrine

Hakone Shrine sits just steps from Lake Ashi, a spot dotted with coveted Hakone destinations like Owakudani and Togen-dai. The shrine heralds the Hakone Ookami god, and remains one of the most renowned shrines in Kanto.

Hakone
Shrines & Temples

6 Jan 2022 See More

A mountain doesn't have to be tall to be spiritual, and water doesn't have to be deep to have a dragon. This saying fits Hakone Shrine perfectly.

Osaka Castle Park

Nationally designated special historical site, Osaka Castle Ruin, and the surrounding area were renovated into an urban park. 13 buildings of important cultural properties including Osaka Castle Main Tower, watchtowers and gates dot the vast 261-acre premises.

Osaka
Parks & Gardens

6 Jan 2022 See More

There's a super cool time capsule in Osaka Castle Park that's fireproof and bombproof. It holds models of popular items from our time. If humanity ever disappears, future generations will be able to see how our civilization developed. I think that's pretty meaningful.

Sanzen-in Temple

When Dengyo Daishi established Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, he set up his hut in Toto Minamidani, which is believed to be the beginning of Sanzen-in, one of the three Monzeki temples in Tendai Sect. In Monzeki temple, a member of the imperial family was the priest.

Kyoto
Shrines & Temples

6 Jan 2022 See More

The garden is covered in lush green moss, and the famous little Jizo statues are really cute. The landscaping here makes you feel so relaxed.