New York and Niagara Falls, Canada in 1 Day
I went to New York in mid-February.
First, the 9/11 Memorial. I was reminded of the sacrifices of many people and the dedication of many brave people.
I bought tickets to the USS Intrepid, the Empire State Building, and the Statue of Liberty all together with City pass, which was a little cheaper. All of the planned visit times require advance reservations, but they were all open at this time of year. The temperature is the same as Sapporo, so it's cold to walk outside, but it gets hot as soon as you go inside the building, so it's hard to control your body temperature.
Since I was traveling alone, I walked around. It was an 8-night trip that included Trump Tower, Tiffany's flagship store (very beautiful after renovation), the United Nations Headquarters, Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center Building, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Museum of Natural History, and Chelsea Market.
I left New York for a while and entered Canada on the long-distance bus Greyhound, and saw Niagara Falls. At night, I took Greyhound back to New York, and it's a place you should definitely visit if you visit New York. The sheer force of the water that seems to swallow you up gives you a glimpse of the earth's pulsating motion. Greyhound is the cheapest way to get from New York to Niagara, but by sleeping in the car on both the way there and back, I was able to get there in a flash without spending a night in Canada. It's great value for money, but only recommended for those with plenty of stamina. Outside, it's colder than New York, and it's an icy world. I can't spend much time outside, so I take a break and try my luck at the 24-hour hotel casino (free drinks).
I flew with JAL. 70% of the seats on the latest A350-1000 are economy class or higher. Economy class has a wider seat pitch and is more comfortable, but the engine noise is quieter on the B787. There is plenty of entertainment and it's comfortable.
It was a great trip to New York, like a movie world, and the impressive Niagara Falls.