Category: Japan

Nemu Resort is a famous resort hotel in the Ise-Shima area of Mie Prefecture. The hotel is located within the Ise-Shima National Park, facing Ago Bay. Of course, it also has various facilities, such as hot springs and a golf course. During my visit, I even encountered a golf group from Taiwan… How lucky the wealthy are!

Suzuka Circuit is the venue for the Japanese F1 Grand Prix in Japan. The race takes place every year in October, making this place bustling during the event…

In Japan, there is a famous pearl cultivation farm called Mikimoto Pearl Island. Here, you can witness Ama divers performing and also purchase pearls. For those who enjoy shopping in Japan, this attraction comes highly recommended, especially because the products sold here are much cheaper than those in Taiwan.

Since it was already evening when I checked into the Long Island Hot Springs Resort, I didn’t have a chance to take any photos. Of course, I also didn’t have the opportunity to capture the exterior of the hotel. So, I could only take a look inside.

Why do you have to visit Okaga Yokocho before going to Ise Grand Shrine? That’s because you’ll pass by Okaga Yokocho on your way to Naiku of Ise Grand Shrine. And, it just feels like something is missing if you don’t explore this street!

The Toba Aquarium is located next to the Mikimoto Pearl Island, so these two attractions can be visited together. The signature animals of the aquarium are the mermaid (dugong) and walrus performances. There are not many aquariums with mermaids (dugongs), and Toba Aquarium is one of the few.

Nabari is the birthplace of the famous Iga Ninja, Momochi Sandayu (Momochi Tanba), during the Sengoku period in Japan. Due to leading the Iga Ninja to their heyday, their power threatened Oda Nobunaga, and they were ultimately destroyed when Oda Nobunaga led a 50,000-strong army to attack Iga. The hotel I am staying at tonight, Taisenkaku Hotel, is filled with a strong ninja atmosphere. Not only does the hotel display armor from the Sengoku period, but it also showcases the ninja weapons used by Momochi Sandayu back in the day. So, staying here, you must not miss these exhibits!

The Akame 48 Falls (Japanese: 赤目四十八滝) is a suburban attraction located in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. It is a well-known mountain hiking spot and a popular destination for sightseeing. You can reach it by taking the Kintetsu train to Akame Station and then walking 6 kilometers… Of course, if you prefer, there is also a Mie Kotsu bus that takes about 10 minutes to get there… However, the bus schedule is limited, with only 5 trips per day on weekdays and 9 trips per day on weekends and holidays. The fare is ￥340. If you are staying at the nearby hotel, Taisenkaku, they can provide shuttle service for you.

After leaving Okaga Yokocho, the next stop is Ise Grand Shrine. I’ve heard a long time ago that Japanese people must visit Ise Grand Shrine at least once in their lifetime. But what exactly is the charm of Ise Grand Shrine? Honestly, I have no idea. I heard that in ancient Japan, people were not allowed to leave their homeland freely. Therefore, they could only take the opportunity to visit Ise Grand Shrine and leave their birthplace…

The first choice for enjoying the night view of Nagoya is Sky Promenade, located near Nagoya Station. In Japanese, it is called スカイプロムナード. It is a tall building approximately 220 meters high, and from the top floor, you can have a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Nagoya city area.