王小鈞's Reviews Page 29/31

Nagoya Anpanman Children's Museum & Park is truly a must-visit spot for family trips! As soon as you walk in, it feels like you’ve become 10 years younger. Every character and scene is super cute and makes you want to keep taking photos.

Kids can play to their hearts’ content, and adults can rediscover their inner child. I especially recommend the outdoor stage show. The characters interact up close, and the atmosphere is lively and exciting. Both kids and adults will be completely drawn in. It’s a place full of laughter and wonderful memories.

Hirome Market, not far from Kochi Castle, is one of the lively must-visit spots when traveling in Kochi. The market isn’t very large, and it gets packed during mealtimes. Seating feels a bit tight, and it can be pretty noisy.

That said, it has a great local atmosphere. You can try Kochi specialties and experience the warm, easygoing dining culture of the locals. Even though the setting is quite bustling, it’s still worth visiting once to get a feel for Kochi’s unique charm.

When visiting Kochi, you have to try the local specialty: straw-seared bonito tataki with salt. After being seared over high heat with straw, it has a distinctive aroma. The outside is lightly cooked while the inside stays half-raw, giving it a really unique texture.

It tasted a bit different from what I had imagined, but with the salt, it had its own nice flavor. Overall, it was acceptable. When you’re in the area, the local specialties are definitely worth trying for yourself and make for a memorable food experience during the trip.

Katsurahama Park is located south of Kochi City and is a fantastic spot for enjoying beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean. Strolling along the shore while listening to the waves crash against the rocks is incredibly relaxing, with the wide-open ocean stretching out before you.

Not only is the scenery beautiful, but you can also feel Kochi’s unique natural charm. It’s one of the must-visit spots when traveling to Kochi. Watching the sunset by the sea is especially unforgettable.

The Botchan Karakuri Clock is one of the classic must-see spots when visiting Dogo Onsen. Its exterior has a charming retro Japanese feel, making it perfect for photos.

At the top of each hour, the clock plays music to mark the time, along with a delicate puppet performance that draws plenty of visitors to stop and watch. It has a different charm during the day and at night, and it’s a delightful little surprise you won’t want to miss while soaking in the atmosphere of the hot spring town.

Chaharu is a highly recommended hot spring hotel. After checking in, I felt completely comfortable and relaxed.

The open-air bath area has a beautiful atmosphere, and soaking while enjoying the Japanese onsen vibe was incredibly soothing. The room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable.

Both breakfast and dinner were plentiful, with a wide variety of dishes and fresh, delicious ingredients. You could feel the care put into every dish.

If you’re visiting Dogo Onsen, staying at Chaharu lets you enjoy the hot springs, thoughtful service, and a wonderful lodging experience. Highly recommended for travelers who love onsen ryokan.

Dōgo Onsen Honkan has completely different charms during the day and at night. During the day, strolling around the area feels relaxed and full of Japanese atmosphere.

I went to soak my feet in the footbath near Isaniwa Shrine across the way. Sitting in the warm spring water while taking in the street views, you can also look out over the beautiful scenery of Dogo Onsen and feel the peaceful atmosphere of this historic hot spring town.

At night, after the lights come on, Dōgo Onsen Honkan feels even more dreamy and romantic. The classic building looks especially charming under the lights. It’s a must-see spot when traveling in Ehime.

Kochi Castle is one of the classic must-visit spots when traveling to Kochi. Unfortunately, the castle tower was under renovation during my visit, so I couldn’t go up and enjoy the view from inside the castle, which was a bit of a shame.

Still, walking among the stone steps and old castle walls, I could really feel the rich historical atmosphere. The route was full of greenery, and the garden scenery was beautiful. Combined with Kochi Castle’s distinctive architecture, even a relaxed stroll was a real pleasure.

I hope to visit again next time and go up to the castle tower to take in the beautiful views of Kochi.

The Shimanto River is known as one of Japan’s last clear-flowing rivers. Its clean, pure water has helped shape the area’s unique natural landscape.

I’ve heard that many nearby Japanese sake breweries even use water from the Shimanto River, which gives the sake an especially smooth, mellow taste.

This time, I took a sightseeing boat and enjoyed the scenery along the riverbanks. The gently flowing water and lush green mountains created such a peaceful, beautiful atmosphere. It was an unforgettable nature-filled trip.

Kotohiragu Shrine is a must-visit when you come to Kagawa. The stone steps along the approach keep stretching upward, earning it the nickname “the shrine path that challenges your stamina and faith.”

This time, we climbed all the way to the 977th step and reached the quiet, solemn Shiramine Shrine. The scenery along the way was beautiful, and the fresh air in the forest made every step feel like a conversation with nature.

We didn’t make it all the way to the final inner shrine, but getting this far already felt like a real achievement. Leaving a little unfinished gives us a reason to come back next time. Next time, we’ll definitely take on the rest of the stairs! ⛩️🌿