Kiunkaku Kiunkaku is based on a famous residence built as a villa in 1919 (Taisho 8) and praised as "Atami's Three Great Villas". In 1947 (1947 (Showa 22)), it was reborn as a ryokan, and as a representative lodging of Atami, it has welcomed many guests for lodging nights, and has been loved by Japan's leading literary figures such as Yuzo Yamamoto, Naoya Shiga, Junichiro Tanizaki, Osamu Dazai, Seiichi Funahashi, and Taijun Takeda. It is currently open to the public as a cultural property of Atami City. A lush garden that doesn't look like an urban area. Away from the main building (Japanese-style) that preserves the beauty of Japanese houses. A Western-style building with a unique atmosphere that fuses Japanese, Chinese, European, and other decorations and styles. These exquisite and elegant properties will be passed on to future generations as a historical and cultural heritage. Please take a look. Address: 〒413-0022 4-2 Showa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture Phone number: 0557-86-3101 Access/ ■ From JR Atami Station, take a bus bound for Ainohara Complex, Ume Plum Garden, Nishiyama, or Hakone (or Shimizu Town circulation) for about 10 minutes → get off at Kiunkaku-mae. ■ About 10 minutes by bus bound for Momijigaoka from JR Atami Station→ get off at Tenjincho → about 2 minutes on foot ■ Yu ~ Yu ~ Bus Use→ get off at Kiunkaku West Exit and walk for about 2 minutes Business hours: 9:00~17:00 (Admission until 16:30) Closed: Every Wednesday (open on public holidays), year-end (12/26~30) Price: 610 yen for adults (460 yen for groups), 360 yen for junior high and high school students (240 yen for groups), free for elementary school students and younger Parking lot / 37 regular cars (free) * Medium-sized buses of 9 meters or less are allowed, large buses are not allowed.

Koganei's Edo-Tokyo Tatemonoen Many pre-war buildings have been preserved, and I was able to enjoy it for more than half a day. It was mainly a Japan house, but I was able to see the modern building that blends Japanese and Western to the inside, and it was a very satisfying experience.

Went to Hachioji over the weekend and had a blast exploring the area. We were able to check out the Musashi Imperial Mausoleum (Emperor Taisho and Emperor Showa's Burial Sites), eat some amazing food at a restaurant called "Gonsuke" (ごん助) and a bunch of other stuff. The Musashi Imperial Mausoleum was really amazing, it reminded me a lot of Meiji Jingu Shrine with the wide gravel paths through the forest, although I have a feeling this forest is natural and not man-made. Also the burial mounds seemed really traditional and reminded me of the burial mounds from the Kofun Period. The restaurant Gonsuke was so incredible. They had all sorts of different course menus and it was my first time trying boar meat too lol. I haven't had game meat in a long time so it was really cool getting to try it again and cook it over an irori (I think it's an irori) with actual coals. Can't wait to go back and explore the area again more. I'd love to hike up Mt. Takao and see everything else the area has to offer. Beautiful city