Sumida River Terrace | Review by Gina C

This is an excellent place to enjoy Aso’s magnificent natural scenery. Standing at the observation deck and looking out, the view is so beautiful that you can’t help but keep taking photos!

The most appealing thing about Daikanbo is that you can look out over Aso’s spectacular mountains and vast grasslands. Layers of rolling mountains stretch into the distance beneath an endless sky. The entire scene is truly magnificent, letting you feel the vastness and awe of nature.

The Rotating Bridge is near Amanohashidate, connecting the Monju area with the Amanohashidate sandbar, and it’s a bridge that rotates! When a large vessel needs to pass, the bridge rotates about 90 degrees to let it through. This special design is really interesting. It usually looks like an ordinary bridge, so I never expected it to have such a unique mechanism!

If you happen to be there when the bridge rotates, you can watch it turn and see the vessel pass through. It’s a delightful little surprise worth looking out for when visiting Amanohashidate. The scenery around the bridge is also very pleasant, and you can stroll along the waterway and enjoy the laid-back harbor atmosphere near the Sea of Japan.

The shop has all kinds of matcha desserts, from matcha parfaits and matcha cakes to traditional Japanese sweets. Every one of them is tempting. Matcha’s distinctive aroma and slightly bitter flavor pair well with sweet ice cream and other toppings, making the desserts sweet but not overly rich and full of Japanese flavor. Being in Uji, a place famous for Japanese tea, makes it even easier to appreciate the appeal of matcha culture.

In addition to desserts you can enjoy at the shop, there are also many souvenirs that are perfect for taking home as gifts, such as matcha cookies, chocolates, and various teas. The packaging is beautiful and has a distinctly Kyoto feel, making them great for enjoying yourself or giving to friends and family.