If you have purchased the Malacca Pass, you can enjoy either the Gold Hot Spring or the Silver Hot Spring for free. Taiko-no-Yu is a well-established hot spring hotel in the Arima area. Its open hot spring facilities are the largest hot spring theme park in the Arima area, with various hot springs including the Gold Hot Spring and the Silver Hot Spring to choose from.
In addition to the separate hot springs for men and women, Kosenkaku also has a private hot spring that can be reserved for free. Each room can be used for minutes. At 10 am, we left Arima Onsen and returned to Kobe Port. Originally, Arima Onsen had a public bus that could go directly to Osaka, but considering that we had not yet visited the city of Kobe, we were a little unwilling.
So I decided to stay in Kobe for half a day and then take the Shinkansen to Osaka. Kobe is located in the Kansai region of Japan. It is the capital of Hyōgo Prefecture, an important port city in the western part of Honshu Island, and a very important industrial and commercial center in the Kei-Hanshin economic circle. Kobe suffered heavy damage from the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1999, but soon miraculously restored its neat appearance.
It has been rated as the world's most livable city and the world's most beautiful city. As the first port city in Japan to open to the West, it has rich exotic architecture and Kobe beef dishes that the locals are proud of. Kobe at night is rated as a night view worth tens of millions of dollars. Kobe is a place where lovers of small fresh food and gourmets are destined to linger.
Best time to travel: Kobe's climate is greatly influenced by the Seto Inland Sea. It is very hot in summer but mild in winter. The rainy season lasts from January to February every year. Typhoons are common in February. Therefore, the best time to travel is spring from the end of the month to the middle of the month. Kobe in February is full of the atmosphere of celebrating Christmas, and it is also the annual Kobe Light Sculpture Festival, which is worth visiting.
Must-do experiences for Kobe tourists: A. Watch the night view worth tens of millions of dollars. As the earliest open port city in Japan, Kobe was electrified in the 1980s. It is said that the lighting cost of the entire city was about one million dollars per night. Today, the night view of Kobe Port is more dazzling than before. There are many places to watch the night view of Kobe, including the observation decks of Rokko Mountain and Maya Mountain.
The old settlement in the city center, the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Kobe Airport, etc. B. Enjoy the world's most premium beef feast. The world-renowned Kobe beef is rated as one of the most expensive ingredients in the world, on par with foie gras, truffles and alligator sauce. You can enjoy an entry-level Kobe beef feast for about NT$100 per person.
C Enjoy the oldest hot spring in Japan D Visit the national treasure dessert master of Japan. Speaking of the name of Susumu Koyama, few people probably know him. He has won the Japanese dessert championship for five consecutive times. He is known as a dessert artist with genius inspiration and can be called a national treasure dessert master of Japan. If you have the opportunity to go to Kobe, you must not forget to experience the most authentic taste of Susumu Koyama.
Since we had limited time to stay in Kobe, we decided to go to Kitano Ijinkan Street near JR Kobe Station. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the JR station, but it is quite strenuous as it is at an altitude of 100 meters. Kobe built a large number of Western-style buildings during the Meiji and Taisho periods, and they are currently well preserved in the Kitano area of Kobe Chuo Ward.
The area from Yamamoto-dori 1-chome to 3-chome in Kitano is called Kitano Ijinkan Street. Most of them were private residences or foreign embassies of foreign merchants at that time. Most of them have been converted into museums or art galleries, while others have retained their original layout and are open to the public. Kazamiya-kan was the residence of a German trader who lived in Kobe during the Meiji period.
The two-story house has bright red tile exterior walls and a wooden spire. It got its name from the iron Kazama Chicken on the roof. Today, Kazama Chicken House is also a landmark building of Kitano Ijinkan and is open to the public. Moegikan was the private residence of the American Consulate General in Kobe during the Meiji period. It got its name because of the color of its exterior walls (moegi means light green in Japanese).
The second floor of the Moegikan overlooks the beautiful streets of Kobe. The Kitano Ijinkan Street District is free to visit, but if you want to visit the interior of the building or the food hall, museum, etc., you need to pay extra. There are combined tickets for sale between different halls, and the price is expensive. The combined ticket is more than RMB. There are many boutiques, coffee shops, flower shops, and small restaurants between the Western-style buildings.
The whole block is filled with elegant exotic atmosphere, just like a small European town. It is very suitable for strolling or choosing a cafe to sit down and kill time. Starbucks is also very cool here. Both the exterior and interior decoration maintain the Western classical style. It is also one of the important cultural relics in Kobe. This Starbucks store is a stop on the tour.
Because I had to catch the train to Osaka in the afternoon, I really didn't have time to order a cup of Starbucks here to feel the passing of time. I had lunch at Kitano Ijinkan Street. The old couple in front of me made me feel the happiness of life and the passing of time. Udon noodles are never boring. At 2 pm, I took the subway from Kobe JR Station to Sannomiya, and the fare was yen.
Then I took the train from Sannomiya to Umeda (Osaka), the fare was ¥, much cheaper than the Shinkansen. It took minutes. I arrived at Umeda Station at 2:30 pm, and walked for minutes to the hotel I stayed at that night. The Ritz-Carlton Osaka. It was my first time staying at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, and I couldn't compare it with other Ritz-Carlton hotels. The overall impression was luxurious and elegant.
Comfortable, warm and thoughtful service. In fact, I received lists from friends as soon as I arrived in Osaka. They asked me to help buy cosmetics, watches, cameras, etc. In fact, the original plan in Osaka was shopping, and I basically didn’t visit the attractions. So, I left the hotel at around 4 pm and returned to the hotel late. Each hand was carrying several bags of things.
But I still haven't bought all the items on my friends' lists. As the second largest city in Japan, Osaka is a shopping destination in the Kansai region. The main shopping areas in Osaka include Shinsaibashi, Nihonbashi, and Amerimura shopping districts centered on Namba Station in the south, and large department store shopping districts centered on Umeda Station in the north. When shopping in Japan, cosmetics and Japanese clothing are the main considerations.
Digital and small appliances. Japan's skincare and cosmetics industry is at the world's leading level, and Japanese beauty brands can be said to crush Europe and the United States. The main brands include Shiseido, KOSE, Kenabo, Kao, Albion, etc. Most of them can be bought in drugstores in Japan.
You can also enjoy tax exemption and UnionPay card discount. Japanese clothing is also very popular in China. Whether it is for young students or white-collar workers, there are a wide variety of men's and women's clothing and accessories brands. Japanese digital and small appliances are also very popular among Chinese people. Coupled with the recent exchange rate adjustment, Chinese people are almost crazy about shopping. Umeda shopping area is the northern transportation hub of Osaka.
The oldest department stores in Osaka are also gathered here, including Hanshin, Hankyu Osaka Isetan and LUCUA, which focuses on fashion and trends. They can basically meet the shopping needs of Chinese people, including small appliances, watches, computers, digital cameras, etc. In particular, the main hand is needed. Digital cameras, lenses, watches, etc., and you can bargain on the basis of the marked price.
Almost every store has staff who can speak Chinese. Hankyu Department Store is very popular in Kansai. As the largest cosmetics store in Kansai, it also gathers famous Japanese and world brands. In addition, the service desk on the first floor also provides translation and guidance services. Show your passport to enjoy % discount and free WIFI, and you can also apply for tax refund.
Umeda Shopping Plaza is also a gathering place for delicious food, which will definitely ensure that you have enough energy for shopping. In fact, the Osaka Ritz-Carlton Hotel where Yunluo and An Chuyu stayed is also a business district, and there are top European and American brands inside. Of course, this is not something that a poor person like Yunluo needs to consider. Back at the hotel, I was exhausted.
But it is also comforting to be able to overlook the night view of Osaka city from a high place. Good night. Osaka.
On the ninth day, we went to Shinsaibashi in Osaka for food and shopping. From Osaka to Nagoya, we stayed at the Crowne Plaza Nagoya. Actually, when we originally booked the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, we did not order breakfast due to budget considerations. It’s funny to say that during the trip to Japan, the stocks that Yunluo bought plummeted, while the stocks of his friends were all in the red and hit the daily limit.
So my friend decided to treat Yunluo to breakfast, 1 yen per person. It is better to have someone treat you to breakfast than to go to FamilyMart to buy breakfast, so I agreed decisively. However, the breakfast at Ritz-Carlton is really not good, with very few choices. The price-performance ratio is not very low, but considering the environment, service and brand, it seems that there is nothing to say.
However, when checking out at the hotel, I found that the amount swiped on the card was different from the actual amount. The hotel did not include the cost of breakfast. I had not requested breakfast when I originally booked it because I had considered the price. Later, because I was too tired from shopping in Osaka the day before, I told the front desk in the evening that I needed breakfast, but the hotel did not record it in the system.
The hotel thought that it was their own negligence that caused unnecessary trouble to the guests, so they waived the breakfast fee of 10 yen per person on the spot. And their attitude was extremely sincere, which made people feel the professionalism of the brand hotel. Considering that I didn't buy all the items on my friends' list yesterday, I continued to wander around the major shopping malls today. I went to Shinsaibashi at noon.
This is a shopping destination in Osaka and also a gathering place for delicious food. Shinsaibashi is the most famous shopping street in Osaka. It is home to large department stores, chain drugstores, old brand stores and small shops. There are shops of all grades and styles. Most of the shops are equipped with Chinese shopping guides and accept UnionPay card payments. If you only stay in one stop for shopping in Osaka.
Shinsaibashi is definitely the best choice. Okonomiyaki is a Japanese vegetable pancake, a folk delicacy in Kansai, Japan, and a part of Osaka's food culture, representing the noodle culture. Due to its appearance, some people also call Okonomiyaki "Japanese pizza". Compared with other Japanese cuisine, Okonomiyaki is cheap.
So Okonomiyaki is also called "one sen Western food", which means Western food that can be eaten for one sen. But to be honest, I really don't think it's so delicious, so I just try it. My friend insisted on finding the best octopus balls in Japan recommended by her colleague. I feel that the octopus balls in China don't have octopus on the hands, and they taste like flour on the hands.
Octopus balls with octopus, one serving, about 100g, but it can only be said that it is very good, and it is not Yunluo's favorite food. At 3 pm, I took the long-distance Hanshin train from JR Osaka Station to Nagoya, the ticket was in Japanese, and the journey took 20 hours. When I arrived in Osaka, I encountered a sunny blue sky and sunset, but unfortunately the best view was seen on the train.
I was very anxious. The skybus seat I booked in China did not arrive a week early as expected when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, but it was still a good experience. The skybus cherry blossom viewing itinerary (Imperial Palace, Ginza, Marunouchi route) meets in front of the Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building near Tokyo Station, and presents the reservation confirmation certificate at the Mitsubishi Building ticket counter.
Exchange bus ticket. :Depart from the Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building bus stop. Get off at the Marunouchi Mitsubishi Building near Tokyo Station to end the trip. Recommended point: The double-decker bus has very comfortable and immersive seats. Cost: Yen/person. Contact: Sky Bus Call Center. Time: h. Phone: -- Transportation guide to Mitsubishi Building.
It is a 10-minute walk from Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit. Imperial Palace, Ginza, Marunouchi Route: Imperial Palace—>National Museum of Modern Art, British Embassy—>National Theatre—>Supreme Court—>National Diet Building—>Kasumigaseki—>Ginza Website Reservation: Both sides of the road are lined with cherry blossom trees that are about to bloom, but they are afraid to open due to the sudden cold air.
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This also left a big regret for the carefully planned Skybus cherry blossom tour. The cherry blossoms bloomed early, and there were a few rare trees in full bloom. Back at Tokyo Station, it was much busier at noon. I realized that today was Saturday, and the streets were a bit deserted, and many shops and restaurants were closed. In a leisurely morning, the Skybus shuttled through the city center and gave me a preliminary feel for Tokyo.
The original purpose of the route was to see the cherry blossoms, which were about to bloom. I took it as my first experience of the local customs and culture. I walked to Ginza and wanted to try the famous Kani Doraku at noon. Yunluo and An Chuyu, who were not in Japan, had already heard of it. Kani Doraku Ginza Hatchome Store Kani Doraku is a Japanese chain restaurant that specializes in crab dishes.
There is a large crab model advertising sign at the door to attract customers. Address: 8-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan Route: Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Shinbashi Station. 5-minute walk from the first exit, 5-minute walk from JR Shinbashi Station Ginza Exit Time: Monday to Sunday: :-:, Last order time: Search directly in Japanese for "丸の内三菱ビル—かに道楽金座八丁目店".
After arriving at the Ginza Exit, I had to walk a distance to find it. I walked through the alleys behind Ginza and continued to look for food. Many stores were closed on Saturday. Finally, I found a small restaurant with a good atmosphere and had a simple meal. Ueno Park is one of the famous places in Tokyo. It is a large park with many facilities such as zoos, art galleries, and museums.
There are also natural landscapes such as Shinobazu Pond and Takeda Fountain in the park. The bronze statue of Saigo Takamori is the symbol of Ueno Park. Every spring, the cherry blossoms in the park are in full bloom, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tokyo. Address: Ueno Park, Ikenohata-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo Directions: a, Ueno Station; b, Ginza Line/Hibiya Line, about minutes walk from Ueno Station.
c, Oedo Line, Ueno Okachimachi Station, walk about 10 minutes; d, Keisei Line, get off at Ueno Station, walk about 10 minutes. Time: :-: Tickets: The park is free, and the facilities inside are charged separately. Website: The cherry blossoms in Ueno Park are budding and are rare to see when you first arrive in Tokyo. Such a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, in such a sunny afternoon. The trees are full of people who come here to admire the reputation.
Only by looking at the branches from afar can you appreciate the beauty of the pink against the blue sky. Yunluo believes that in this city, there must be a quiet place with large areas of cherry blossoms but few tourists, which adds a sense of tranquility and uniqueness to such scenery. Under the cherry blossom trees, cats enjoy the sunshine. Yunluo believes that Yunluo and Meow Meow are destined to be together.
It is a glimpse of tenderness that Yunluo encounters wherever he goes. To give a panoramic view, there are actually only a few cherry blossoms in bloom. Come back in another year and see the whole field of colorful fallen flowers. Cherry blossoms of different varieties and colors. Wandering artist, where is your lover? Whenever Yunluo sees such a scene at the street corner, he will imagine their story and whether they also have love.
At what time and where. For what they each wanted, they left each other behind. Do you know that being able to wander with you is also Yunluo's dream in this life. Ueno Park is very close to Sensoji Temple. Go through the tunnel under the overpass and follow Google Maps to find it. Sensoji Temple Sensoji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo and the center of the Asakusa area.
Kaminarimon is the symbol of Sensoji Temple, and there are two huge straw sandals behind the gate. The five-story pagoda in the southwest corner is the second tallest pagoda in Japan, and there is also the Asakusa Shrine in the northeast of the temple. Nakamise-dori in front of the temple is a very busy street with various souvenirs for sale. There are also many delicious small shops. Address: Asakusa 2-chome Route, Taito District, Tokyo.
Get off at Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line/Asakusa Line/Tobu Isesaki Line/Tsukuba Express of the subway and walk about 10 minutes. Time: :-: (Month to Month) :-: (Month to Month) Tickets: Free Website Nakamise-dori is full of tourists. I don't like places with so many people. I just took a look and left. Sensoji to Odaiba water bus terminal.
The Tokyo Skytree is clearly visible on a sunny day, as is the Asahi Beer in a gourd-shaped building. The itinerary I arranged myself was mainly along the way, so it was very convenient to walk to the Sensoji pier to take the water bus after leaving Ueno Park and Sensoji Temple. Tokyo Cruise takes a water sightseeing boat along the Sumida River.
Enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river. The departure point is Azuma Bridge near Asakusa, and the farthest you can go is Odaiba (you need to change trains once in the middle). It can also be used as a transportation line from Asakusa to Odaiba. The whole journey takes about 12 hours. After the launch of the popular Japanese sightseeing boat "HIMIKO", TOKYOCRUISE has launched a new sightseeing boat - "HOTALUNA". (~^~)