Kobe
The Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens and Ropeway were amazing! I took a cable car to an herb garden atop a mountain. On the way down, I saw different herbs, flowers, and hammocks laid out in different parts of the path perfect for a quick nap. My family and I chose to walk down from the end of the garden instead of taking the cable car down, saw a waterfall along the hiking path, and took lots of pictures. We ended the trip with some delicious wagyu beef on Kobe’s famous Ikuta Road also known as the ‘Steak Road’. The herb gardens, views, and Wagyu Beef are just some of the reasons why Kobe is at the top of my favorite cities in Japan.
Sapporo
My sisters and I have always loved milk or any milk-based food for that matter. That is why when we were in Sapporo we all went crazy stuffing ourselves with their delicious Shiroi Koibito cookies and visited the famous Shiroi Koibito Park and Ishiya Chocolate Factory where they’re made. Sapporo is also known for its cool weather and chill vibes which was perfect for my family since we come from a tropical country. With its famous milk, cool weather, and a convenient grid street plan for ease of navigation, you could probably guess why Sapporo is my second favorite city in Japan.
Nagasaki
I’m not usually sentimental, but going to Nagasaki really made me wish I brought lots of tissues. Visiting the Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb museum reminded me of how precious life is. There were a lot of things to see in Nagasaki because of its rich history which made me really excited. Aside from it being one of the two cities where the atomic bomb was dropped during the WWII, the Nagasaki Port was where Dutch traders were welcomed. It is also home to the Oura Cathedral which is said to be the oldest Catholic Church in Japan. Nagasaki’s laid back vibe and nostalgic feeling, felt like I’d never run out of things to see. I wish to visit it again with my family.