When traveling to Kyoto, it’s common to visit through Kyoto Station. However, this time, upon entering Kyoto via the Keihan Line to Fushimi Inari Station and later Kyoto Station, I experienced Kyoto differently. “Kyoto Station, the hub of Kyoto” Before seeing stations like Fushimi Inari Station, I had the impression that Kyoto’s stations were somewhat old-fashioned and relatively small. I ...
Osaka Castle, designed primarily for defense, features defensive structures throughout its premises. The castle boasts formidable defenses with double moats surrounding it. Adjacent to these moats, you can find watchtowers scattered around Osaka Castle. These watchtowers are open to the public, allowing tourists to explore and learn about their historical significance. “The Watchtower of Osaka Castle: Tamonyagura” Among these watchtowers, ...
In Seoul, our capital, we have Namsan Tower. Although officially named “Seoul N Tower,” it is still commonly referred to by its former name, Namsan Tower. Similarly, Tokyo, the capital of Japan, has a tower resembling our Namsan Tower, and it’s called the “Tokyo Tower.” Like Namsan Tower, Tokyo Tower is centrally located, situated in the Minato ward of Tokyo. ...
A mythical creature representing Singapore, the “Merlion,” with the upper body of a lion and the lower body of a fish, is an iconic symbol integral to Singapore’s identity, even influencing the nation’s name. The Merlion statue can be found in various locations across Singapore. One notably famous statue is situated in “Merlion Park,” at the heart of Singapore tourism ...
In every major city, there is a tower that stands as a landmark representing the city. In Seoul, the capital of South Korea, we have the “N Seoul Tower,” while Tokyo, the capital of Japan, boasts the Tokyo Tower, and later, the Skytree Tower. Macao also has its own tower, known as Macao Tower. You can find this tower at ...
In Macao, you can make use of the free shuttle buses provided by large hotels. Even if you don’t stay at the hotel, you can visit major tourist spots in Macao using the shuttle buses offered by the hotels. Thanks to this, you can continue your travel in Macao without incurring any public transportation costs, which greatly helps in reducing ...
The area around Victoria Peak can be accessed by taking the Peak Tram. Here, you can find various shopping malls and observatories, making it one of the top spots for enjoying the stunning Hong Kong skyline. Victoria Peak is located on a high point in the mid-levels of Hong Kong Island, allowing you to enjoy the view of Hong Kong ...
N Seoul Tower stands as an iconic symbol of Seoul. While the title of the tallest tower now belongs to Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, N Seoul Tower continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Seoulites as a symbolic landmark of the city. As you look around the vicinity of Namsan in Seoul, N Seoul Tower comes ...
In Seoul, at Samsung Station near COEX, you can find the Urban Airport Tower. The Urban Airport allows travelers to complete check-in procedures in the city before heading to the airport, enabling them to board the plane without additional screening. In Europe, it’s common to find urban airports within train stations, much like Seoul Station. In Seoul, you can find ...
Lotte World Tower can be considered the iconic landmark of Jamsil. Due to its towering height of 555 meters, you can catch glimpses of Lotte World Tower from various places near Jamsil. After visiting the place called “Seoul Bookstore,” I captured a night view photo of Lotte World Tower from the vicinity of Jamsil Naru Station. The camera used for ...