＜Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Decks＞The view from the observation tower was excellent, especially since it was a clear day. It was fun to see the areas of Tokyo I had visited from above to get a new perspective. I think tourists would also really like this observation tower because there is no cost for admission.

＜Gensai Ichijo- lunch＞
The restaurant had a nice traditional atmosphere and I liked the private room we ate in. The food looked and tasted fresh and was presented nicely. The staff was also very attentive. I hadn’t tried raw seafood before this lunch and unfortunately found out that it’s an acquired taste. It also was quite a lot of food for a lunch meal.

＜Ryogoku＞
It was fun to see a wrestler leaving after training!
The small stroll garden next to the stadium was a pretty place to take a rest. I liked the turtles in the pond!

＜Edo-Tokyo Museum＞
I normally don’t visit many museums when I travel, but the Edo-Tokyo Museum was a really enjoyable experience. It wasn’t a typical museum, with just pictures and an information plaque, or small exhibits behind glass that you can’t touch. There were many interactive areas in the museum which helps make it fun and engaging.
I loved the large replicas of the bridge and theatre, as well as the displays with all the tiny figurines. The museum is very comprehensive in showing the history of Tokyo and is a great place to learn about the city’s past. I would definitely recommend this museum to people planning on visiting Tokyo.

＜Tsukishima＞
Tsukishima seems like an interesting area to wander around if you like to visit shops and restaurants.

＜Tsukishima Komachi- dinner＞
The atmosphere was lively and casual, seemed like a good place to come for a fun dinner with friends. It was interesting to see the cooking process at the table. This was my first time having monja. I thought it had a unique texture.

＜Royal Park Hotel The Shiodome＞
I would definitely recommend this hotel to other travellers. Its location is very convenient for people arriving from Haneda airport and it has easy access to many different subway lines and a JR line.
The hotel room was elegant with many amenities. I loved the large desk to work at and how it had plenty of plugins for my electronics. The front desk staff was very friendly, professional and helpful. Breakfast was delicious with a large selection of western food. I also loved the city views from the breakfast restaurant and the hotel lounge.

＜Train＞
The JR train was punctual and comfortable. It’s a convenient way to get around the city.

＜Haneda Airport＞
I loved that Haneda airport is much closer to the city than Narita. It was easy to find my way around the airport thanks to the signs and maps. I liked that there were places to plug in your phone or laptop while waiting for a flight. Both my flights left on time.

＜Bus from Tottori Sand Dunes Conan Airport＞
The bus from Tottori Sand Dunes Conan airport is a convenient, easy way for tourists to get from the airport to Tottori station, where the tourist office is. I liked that we didn’t have to wait for the bus to get to the airport, as it was already there when our flight arrived.

＜Takumi Kappo- lunch＞
I really enjoyed the traditional atmosphere of this restaurant. It was very beautiful inside and we got to eat in a private room. The food was also really delicious. I like that we were able to choose what we wanted to eat off the menu, so we could try a dish that interested us.

＜1000 yen taxi＞
The 1000 yen taxi is a wonderful way to help tourists get around the city to see the sights. It’s very inexpensive for 3 hours, and travellers like to save money. It also saves time for tourists because they don’t have to wait for a new taxi to come pick them up after they are done visiting the attractions.
I would definitely recommend the 1000 yen taxi to travellers planning a visit to Tottori city.

＜Uradome Coast Sightseeing Cruise＞
I loved the sightseeing cruise because the scenery was spectacular. The rock formations were gorgeous and the water was so clear and blue. It was also neat to see the different sea caves.
There is an English brochure available so tourists can read about the area before/after the boat ride.
The squid ink ice cream was definitely unique and it tasted good. It was fun to laugh at our black tongues after!

＜Tottori Sand Dunes and Sand Museum＞
The sand dunes were such a cool place to visit! It’s not a landscape most people would expect to see in Japan, so that’s what made it so fun and interesting. The wind ripples were very pretty as were the views from the top of the large dune.
The Sand Museum was incredible and surpassed my expectations. I was impressed with the size of the sculptures and how detailed they were. I also really enjoyed the South America themed exhibit, since that is where I am travelling to next.
The Sand Dunes and Sand Museum and definite “must-sees” when in Tottori.

＜Hakuto Coast＞
Driving along the Hakuto Coast we got enjoy a lot of beautiful scenery. My favourite was seeing the sun set behind the island with the torii gate on it.
I also liked hearing about the legend of the white rabbit. An interesting story!

＜Izanro Iwasaki- dinner＞
The dinner at Izanro Iwasaki was very traditional and beautifully presented. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and great service. Once again, there was a lot of food served but it was all very fresh.

＜Izanro Iwasaki- hotel＞
I loved my traditional Japanese-style room. It was very large, had a nice view and was comfortable, even sleeping on the floor.
My favourite part of the hotel was the onsen. I loved how it was designed like a rock garden and had a few different pools you could visit, both indoors and outdoors. It was a very relaxing way to end a long day.
Every visitor to Japan should try staying in a ryokan and visiting an onsen at least once during their trip.

＜Mitokusan Sanbutsuji＞
The hike/climb up Mt. Mitoku was definitely an exciting adventure! It was hard work and involved a lot of concentration but the views from the temples near the top made it all worthwhile. Nageiredo temple is extremely unique because of its location built into the side of a mountain. It’s a simple structure but very beautiful- a nice reward for completing the hard climb!
I think hiking Mitokusan is a great idea for travellers who are fit, like to be active and enjoy being surrounded by nature.

＜Onsen＞
I was really glad we got to visit an onsen after the hike because we were all very sweaty. I felt much more refreshed and energized after visiting the onsen.

＜Shimizuan- lunch＞
I very much enjoyed trying Shabushabu because it reminded me of having a fondue back in Canada. This also was my first time trying crab and it was delicious!

＜Mizuki Shigeru Museum and Mizuki Shigeru Road＞
This museum taught me a lot about yokai since I had never heard of them before. It was interesting to learn about Mizuki Shigeru and the yokai he drew. I liked the yokai statues lining the street to the museum as it built up anticipation for our visit. This would be a fun place to visit for tourists who know about yokai and are fans of Shigeru and/or manga.

＜Kyoshotei- dinner＞
Dinner at Kyoshotei was another big meal but very delicious. It was fun to cook the meat on a grill at our table and getting to try different cuts of beef. The pudding for dessert was also very tasty.

＜Yonago Kitaro Airport＞
This was a small but nice airport with the conveniences travellers need, such as places to buy food, drinks and souvenirs. I liked the stained glass window design.
The flight was basic but comfortable. We even got to see Mt. Fuji from the air at sunset!