白海歌's Reviews

SCMaglev and Railway Park

It exhibits 39 different trains of Shinkansen, conventional trains and Superconducting Maglev. As you enter, you will find a “Symbol display”, there are three trains that set world speed records at that time, such as Class C62 Steam Locomotive, Class 955 Experimental Shinkansen (300X) and MLX01-1 Superconducting Maglev.

Nagoya
Museums

12 Jun 2024 See More

It gives a detailed look at the history of Japanese railways, from the earliest steam locomotives to modern high-speed Shinkansen, and even the future maglev trains.

Takeshita Street

This shopping street stretches nearly 350m from Harajuku Station to Meiji Street. Many shops carry one-of-a-kind fashion items, and the world pays attention to them as a source of the latest fashion. Everyday, the youth and many shoppers are milling here.

Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku
Shopping Streets

12 Jun 2024 See More

A lot of shops here sell pieces by independent designers and limited-edition items. It's a great place to hunt for unique finds.

TOYOTA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

The Toyota Museum is a museum that introduces the history of automobiles and automobile culture around the world. It was established in 1989 as one of the commemorative projects for the 50th anniversary of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Aichi
Museums

3 Jun 2022 See More

The museum mainly showcases the history of Toyota cars, but there are also lots of classic vintage cars on display. They're really well-preserved and have a cool retro vibe. Many visitors come here just for that.

Tokugawaen

This Japanese garden was established in the ruins that used to be called “Ōzone Yashiki ” for Tokugawa Mitsutomo (1625-1700), the second lord of the Owari branch of the Tokugawa clan, to spend his retired life in 1695. The ground is said to have about 44 ha.

Nagoya
Parks & Gardens

3 Jun 2022 See More

This Japanese garden has a totally different style from Chinese pavilions and towers. The museum next door also has a large collection of items from the Tokugawa family.

Gero Hot Springs (Gero Onsen)

The historic hot spring “Gero Onsen” is said to have been discovered in the Engi era (901-923) and the Tenryaku era (947-957). During the Edo period, a Confucian scholar who served the Tokugawa family, Hayashi Razan, noted the hot spring as one of "the three famous springs in Japan," alongside Arima Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture and Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture.

Gifu
Hot Springs & Hot Spring Resorts

3 Jun 2022 See More

Gero Onsen is one of Japan's top three hot springs and is famous for its 'beauty water.' Besides enjoying the baths, you can also try delicious Hida beef here.

Hida Kotte-ushi

Located in the historical district of Hida Takayama, the Kotte-ushi specializes in nigiri-sushi topped with Hida beef for takeout only. Eating Hida beef at a reasonable price while strolling about the traditional town of Hida Takayama has become a very popular activity, resulting in long lines of visitors wishing to try this gourmet street food.

Gifu
Japanese Cuisine

2 Jun 2022 See More

Even if the line is super long while walking around Takayama's old town, you just have to try this local treat at least once.