I really loved this place. The vibe here is awesome, there are lots of shops, and everything is laid out really well. It’s beautiful, and you could easily spend the whole day here and feel totally relaxed.
Oh, and I tried a pull-string lottery game at one of the shops. The older gentleman there was super friendly. I played twice on two different visits, but unfortunately I got the smallest prize both times!
But if I get the chance next time, I’d still totally play again!
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter | Review by PEIYU
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Nara Park
Nara Park is a scenic area surrounded by historical and cultural treasures, including Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Kohfukuji Temple, Todaiji Temple, the Nara National Museum, and Shoso-in. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of its expansive greenery while exploring these iconic landmarks. The park is located in the center of the city, making it easily accessible to various tourist spots.
Honestly, this is the super famous Nara Park!
But it was kind of scary. Of course you have to buy crackers to feed the deer,
but the pressure is intense.
They keep surrounding you, and it feels like they might jump on you at any moment.
I also somehow thought Nara had giant Buddha statues everywhere~ Hattori was so cool in that Conan movie hahaha.
It was really funny to see the deer bowing to people, and so many people bowed back.
But honestly, I feel like there were almost as many people as deer.
That was actually pretty overwhelming. There were seriously tons of people.
Still, if you're going to Osaka, I feel like this is a spot everyone puts on their itinerary. -
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Monkey D. Luffy Statue
With over 500 million copies in circulation worldwide as of 2020, ONE PIECE has become one of Japan’s most iconic manga series.
It was raining that day. I hope I can collect all of the ONE PIECE statues someday!
There was also a handprint below it, and my hand is tiny.
When I put my hand on it, theirs was way bigger than mine. But I don’t have a photo, so I’m not sure if I deleted it... so sad. I was taking photos nonstop the whole trip in Japan.
Maybe because it was raining, I got to take a good photo with Luffy~
But honestly, I like Levi more.
I don’t know why, but I couldn’t find anything here about Attack on Titan in Hita, only Oita...
Whenever I see Luffy doing this pose, it makes me want to copy it too hahaha. Do everyone’s photos end up with the same pose? -
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Kushida Shrine
This head shrine is said to have been built in the 8th century. Residents in Hakata call it “Okushida san.” Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival declares the arrival of summer to the City of Hakata in July, and is dedicated to this shrine.
Honestly, I don’t really remember much about this place. I basically only came because everyone said it’s famous and that you should visit, hahaha.
It was definitely unique, but what I liked was... was it the crane? I thought it was really delicate.
And there was also one with huge nostrils.
Uh, is saying that going to offend anyone?
But the komainu really did have super big nostrils, and it was so cute.
Don’t you think it’s kind of hilarious?
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