The Tottori Sand Dunes felt like stepping into a boundless world.
The wind was strong, and the sand was so fine. Every step left a mark, only to be quickly erased.
That soft feeling of sinking into the sand made me want to slow down, but also keep walking forward.
Seeing the desert and the sea in the same view was really something special.
I originally thought The Sand Museum would just be about sand sculptures, but the works in front of me were unbelievably detailed. The expressions on the faces, the layers in the folds of clothing, and even the depth of light and shadow were all created entirely from sand.
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Izumo Taisha is not only one of Japan’s oldest shrines, but it also enshrines Okuninushi no Mikoto, a deity tied to the classic myth of the White Rabbit of Inaba. Rabbits here symbolize healing, rebirth, and good luck, so you can spot lots of small rabbit-themed statues throughout the shrine grounds.
After helping my daughter put on a kimono, she turned around and looked like she had stepped right into a Japanese story. What made her happiest was discovering one little rabbit after another all around Izumo Taisha. -
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Tsurugajo Castle offers free guided tours, and you can also scan a code to watch explanatory videos. It’s a historic site that’s being maintained with great care.
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Aomoriya is a place that packs Aomori culture into one resort.
The ponies greeting guests and the warm, peaceful tatami rooms made a great impression. At night, “Michinoku Matsuriya” recreates the lively atmosphere of the Aomori Nebuta Festival.
The kids loved the apple juice tap and kept going back for cup after cup.
The buffet dinner was incredibly abundant and full of Aomori特色: sweet, fresh shrimp, thick raw scallops, and freshly grilled miso giant scallops... everything was delicious.
Both the Ukiyu and Motoyu hot springs had a wonderful atmosphere, and the water quality was excellent. They even had a moon-shaped bathtub, a large bath for children, kids’ bathing chairs, and even a crib in the changing room, so little ones could enjoy the hot spring experience too. -
