By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Nagoya Castle, ordered to be built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, is a representative flatland castle in Japan. (Photo/TripAdvisor, the same below)
Based on the postcards sent back by Travel Frog during its trips, users on sharing platforms have posted reviews and opinions, guiding Taiwanese travelers to these real-life destinations. Examples include famous Japanese hot spring towns such as Kusatsu Onsen, Arima Onsen, and Beppu Onsen, as well as renowned historic castles like Nagoya Castle and the breathtaking Oirase Gorge in Tohoku.
Among the souvenirs and small eateries in Kusatsu, the top-rated item by netizens is the "Matsumura Manju" sold at Honke Chichiya.
Located in Gunma Prefecture, Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs. Just a 3-hour drive from Tokyo, it has been ranked No. 1 in the “Japan’s 100 Best Onsen” for several consecutive years. Highly recommended is Yubatake UQ, which scores 4.5, located at the source of Kusatsu Onsen with high-temperature spring water, featuring foot baths and nearby hot spring ryokans. Among the souvenirs and small eateries in Kusatsu, the top-rated by netizens is the “Matsumura Manju” sold at Honke Chichiya—a freshly delicious hot spring bun with a black sugar-flavored crust and sweet red bean filling.
Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture is one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs.
Located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs and the oldest hot spring town in the Kansai region. The Rokko-Arima Ropeway connects Arima Onsen with Mt. Rokko, stretching 5 kilometers to become Japan’s longest aerial cable car. It takes you up to Mt. Rokko’s Tenbodai Observation Deck at an altitude of 737 meters, offering stunning views of Osaka and Kobe—especially magical at night with the glittering city lights.
Arima Onsen is one of Japan’s three most famous hot springs and the oldest hot spring town in the Kansai region.
Located in Oita Prefecture, Kyushu, Beppu Onsen boasts the largest number of hot spring sources and the highest volume of hot spring discharge in the world. The hot spring town features quaint streets, with Beppu Hatto (Eight Hot Springs) and the Eight Scenic Spots of Regional Hot Springs being key highlights. TripAdvisor users recommend the Japanese restaurant “Toyotoki,” praising its great value, especially its delicious specialty dish.<。
Beppu Onsen has the largest number of hot spring sources and the highest volume of hot spring discharge in the world.
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