Things to do in Sakaiminato

The hometown of the famous Japanese Yokai manga artist Shigeru Mizuki is the place where Yokai Town is built. There are 80 bronze statues of Yokai on both sides of the road. In the memorial hall on the street, the comics and the author's life are exhibited!

【View】It connects Sakaiminato City in Tottori Prefecture and Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture. PC5 crosses the continuous hinged ramen box girder bridge. Since it is famous for microcar ads, I wanted to go there once to try driving a rental car, and when I get to the Matsue side, it is also recommended to use engine braking. 【Fun】On the Matsue side, there is a convenience store (Family Market/bridge that also sells bridges and souvenirs) with a large parking lot, so it is fun to look at the bridge while buying souvenirs.

[Scenery] Yukai Yokai Garden is located near the Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Hall, next to the seaside alley on Mizuki Shigeru Road. Familiar character dolls such as Kitaro, Neko Musume, and Mouse Man stand in front of the Yokai House in a children's paradise-like plaza. There is a large skeleton in front of the building, which is very eye-catching. There is not much aroma from the Showa era, but there are souvenirs of characters and a 500 yen lottery ticket.

Hidden within this room lies the charm of nature. Pushing open the door, verdant greenery greets you first. Leaning against the window, the murmuring of a spring fills the air, while mist and haze drift into the room along the window sill. Each season presents its own unique beauty here: spring brings forth new bamboo shoots, summer offers lush shade, autumn fills the courtyard with the fragrance of osmanthus, and winter sees snow tapping against the window. Every detail in the room reflects thoughtful consideration: the mattress's firmness perfectly supports a tired back, the toiletries have a pleasant, non-irritating scent, and a warm, yellow light awaits you at the door when you return late at night. This is not just a temporary resting place, but a sanctuary for the soul. After a few days, even the most tense nerves gradually relax, allowing you to rediscover your most relaxed state.

Довольно неплохая смотровая площадка с интересной архитектурой. Будьте готовы к очередям в предзакатное/ закатное время и к тому, что выход из здания занимает даже больше времени, чем вход в эти часы. В целом довольны посещением.

Fushimi Inari Taisha was a magical place. So beautiful for pictures. We went early evening before it got dark and it was perfect as not too many people. Highly recommended in Kyoto.

Having just recovered from a prolonged illness, I was so weak I could barely walk. The few days I spent at this hotel gradually restored my energy and spirit. It allows you to shed your fatigue and let your soul find poetic peace in its tranquility. All the lighting was soft and warm, not too bright to make you dizzy; the bed's firmness was just right to support your back, preventing soreness after lying down for a while; the meals were warm, easily digestible congee and side dishes; even the air had a mild scent, not irritating my sensitive respiratory tract. Every day I leisurely strolled in the courtyard, watching the wildflowers slowly bloom in the corner, sitting under the eaves basking in the sun, even my steps were light. There was no need to rush my recovery, no need to force myself to get better quickly. I stole a half-day of leisure, finding a long-lost sense of ease and freedom. Those few days I lived entirely at my own pace, without any pressure or urging, and my recovery was much faster than I had expected.

came here because of the slide, it’s popular so it took quite a long time to queue for the slide, but it was fun, just took seconds from top to bottom. there were also some shops around, you could find some to eat and some to buy for souvenir, worth spending a day there to have fun.

There aren't many tourists, so it's recommended to reach the top an hour before sunset so you can get a good shot of the sunset. The rooftop has full glass windows so you can see Osaka Castle from afar. You can also buy a drink and find a seat indoors to slowly experience the sky garden.

It was very crowded, this was the first castle I visited in Japan, quite impressive.