The moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a beautiful garden. No matter where you wander, it’s picturesque, and every view makes you want to stop and take it in for a while. It’s the kind of place you don’t want to leave.
Ritsurin Garden | Review by 周黛西
Other Reviews by 周黛西
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Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village
This theme park is based on the open set used for the film "Twenty-Four Eyes," which depicts the interaction between a female teacher and her twelve students. Set along the coastline with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, the 10,000-square-meter site recreates a small village from the Taisho and early Showa periods.
Walking into the Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village feels like stepping into a time tunnel. The movie is set in early Showa-era Japan, and the village recreates homes from that period along with a wooden schoolhouse, so it’s really fun to experience it in person.
The houses from the film have now been turned into little shops, exhibition spaces, and restaurants. We even happened to see a cat napping in front of one of the shops—so cute.
At the Café Movie Club, they recreate the school lunches that elementary school students ate back then. It was wonderful to enjoy the meal while soaking in the nostalgic atmosphere. -
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National Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
Takino Suzuran Hillside Park is the only national park in Hokkaido. 400 hectares (988 acres) of premises are divided into four zones - colorful flower gardens, a large playground, three waterfalls and a forest for hiking.
Visiting this national park, you get wide-open views as well as beautifully designed flower gardens, with little surprises everywhere.
Walking the nature trails and breathing in the fresh forest air, then strolling through gardens filled with floral fragrance, lets you experience the charm of Hokkaido’s nature again and again. -
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Tanukikoji Shopping Street
Tanuki Koji Shopping Street, with over 145 years of history is one of Hokkaido’s oldest shopping streets. It’s located in the center of Sapporo, stretching 900 meters from east to west with some 200 different shops. It has an arcade-style covered roofing, meaning you can enjoy shopping, dining, or an easy stroll no matter what the weather.
A must-visit at night on any trip to Sapporo, Hokkaido: Tanukikoji Shopping Street. It stretches across seven blocks and runs nearly 1 kilometer, packed with popular shops for drugstore items, great food, and souvenirs. It’s also connected to the underground shopping area, making it one of Sapporo’s hottest shopping spots. Definitely worth taking your time and shopping to your heart’s content.
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