Tim Hung's Reviews

Toyota Kaikan

A corporate exhibit hall introducing Toyota Motor Corporation, which aims to “mass-produce happiness.” Through videos, displays, and hands-on exhibits, you can explore a wide range of initiatives, including the latest environmental and safety technologies, mobility, and social contribution activities. Another highlight is the many new models on display at all times that you can easily hop into the driver’s seat, passenger seat, or back seat.

• Aichi
• Museums

Shibushi Fumoto Garden Fukuyama Family Garden

During the late Edo period, the Fukuyama family held the highest status among samurai families residing in the Shibushi Fumoto district. Their legacy endures through the beautifully preserved Fukuyama Family Garden, one of the historic samurai gardens collectively recognized as a nationally designated scenic site, known as the Shibushi Fumoto Gardens.

• Kagoshima
• Parks & Gardens

Sagiridai Observatory

An observation deck built at the foot of Mt. Yufu, formed by two peaks to the east and west, along Prefectural Route 11, a well-known scenic drive. From an elevation of Approx. 680 m, you can take in a panoramic view of the Yufuin townscape. The sweeping views are impressive, and the beauty of the surrounding wilderness is just as captivating.

• Oita
• Observatories

The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

Japan’s first museum, specialized on the history and culture of life, was opened in April 2001. You can learn about housing and how people lived during Edo, Meiji, Taisho and Showa Periods.

• Umeda, Osaka Station, Nakanoshima Area (Kita)
• Museums

Abeno Harukas

Opened in 2014, the 300-meter-high skyscraper is a mix-use complex building. From the two basement floors to the 14th level you’ll find Kintetsu Department Store (Main Store Abeno Harukas) and the Abeno Harukas Dining restaurant floors.

• Tennoji, Shinsekai
• Observatories

Irifuneyama Memorial Museum

In 1889, the Kure Naval District was opened. At that time, the "Irifuneyama Memorial Museum" preserved and opened the building that was built as the commander-in-chief's office. In 2016, it was certified as one of the components of the Japanese heritage "Chinjufu Yokosuka, Kure, Sasebo, Maizuru town”, where you can experience the dynamics of modernization in Japan".

• Kure Area Neighborhood
• Museums

Asian Resort Spa Seare

This spa resort is open 24 hours a day on weekends and offers natural hot springs. The water, which comes from 1,000 meters underground, is rich in salt and has an excellent moisturizing effect, warming the body from the core and gently soothing the fatigue of travel. Towels and other items are available for rent (additional fee required), so you can come empty-handed.

• Kure Area Neighborhood
• Bathing & Spa Facilities

Saijo Sakagura Dori

Along with Nada in Hyogo Prefecture and Fushimi in Kyoto, Saijo in Higashihiroshima City is one of the most famous brewing areas in Japan.

• Kure Area Neighborhood
• Famous Places

America-mura

In the 1970s, the area around Nishi-Shinsaibashi came to be known as "America-mura" because the warehouses were converted into stores that began selling used clothes, records, and miscellaneous goods that were imported from the west coast of the United States.

• Shinsaibashi, Namba, Nipponbashi (Minami)
• Shopping Streets