Spring Pilgrimage in Japan ~ Pray for Fortune with Lucky Tiles on a "Three" Promise "Sea" Vow Romantic Getaway

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Experience a Japanese spring journey to enjoy nature and culture, and partake in the local tradition of tossing a lucky tile, making heartfelt wishes for a year full of joy against the stunning "Three" Promise "Sea" Vow backdrop.

Among Japan’s many romantic destinations for couples, none stands out quite like ~ Mt. Baichou Peak Park. Ride the cable car to the summit of Mt. Baichou in Fukui Prefecture, where you’ll be treated to panoramic views of Lake Mikata and the Sea of Japan’s Rias coastline. Lake Mikata is a brackish lake connected to the sea, composed of five lakes: Mikata, Mizugame, Sugan, Hyuga, and Kugushi. This romantic scenery is perfect for couples to stroll and share quiet moments, making it an ultimate romantic spot.

When you visit with your loved one, don’t forget to attach a love lock together at the mountaintop, pledging your “Three” Promise “Sea” Vow under the witness of the Lake Mikata area and the Sea of Japan.

Since you’re in Fukui Prefecture, slow down your trip and spend a night at Sekumiya Hotel, enjoying its relaxing atmosphere, hot spring baths, and Ganbanyoku (hot stone spa) to soothe your travel-weary body. The hotel also serves refined cuisine featuring fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and seasonal local vegetables—exquisite kaiseki hot spring meals that delight both the stomach and the soul.

One of Japan’s three remaining thatched villages, Miyama in Kyoto lies nestled in a refreshing mountain forest and is designated as an Important Traditional Buildings Preservation District. Visiting Miyama and stepping into its thatched cottages feels like entering a fairy tale world. Sample local specialties such as milk, cookies, and pickles, and experience the simplicity and tranquility of mountain life.

Not far from Miyama is Amanohashidate, one of Japan’s Three Great Views alongside Miyajima and Matsushima. It is a sandbar formed by tectonic uplift and offers a uniquely spectacular seascape.

The name "Amanohashidate" originates from the ancient practice of standing atop a high hill at the northern (or southern) end of the sandbar, turning one’s back to it, and looking between one’s legs—the sandbar then appears as a bridge stretching upward into the sky.

Stand at the observation deck of Kasamatsu Park at the northern end of Amanohashidate, bend down, and look between your legs to see the sky and sea inverted—Amanohashidate truly resembles a bridge descending from the heavens, an amazing sight that draws gasps of awe. There's also a fortune ring at the cliff edge of Kasamatsu Park. Legend says that if you successfully toss a tile through this ring, good luck will come your way. Embrace the local custom and toss a tile with sincerity—see if you can kick off the new year with great fortune.

Dongxingfang, designated as a National Natural Monument of Japan, features dramatic cliffs and crags that are truly breathtaking, forming one of the Sea of Japan coast’s most spectacular sights. The coastline here is made of cooled magma, forming hexagonal and pentagonal columnar rocks. Under the powerful waves of the Sea of Japan, these have created about a kilometer of majestic cliffs. It’s said that only three places in the world exhibit this "columnar jointing" landscape: Mount Kumgang on the Korean Peninsula, Norway’s western coast, and Dongxingfang—making this rare geological wonder well worth a visit.

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