The Adachi Museum of Art truly brings the aesthetics of the Japanese garden to their highest form.
The fact that it has been chosen by an American specialty magazine as Japan’s top garden for more than 20 consecutive years is completely well deserved.
Yokoyama Taikan’s paintings are certainly stunning, but the real showstopper is that entire living Japanese painting—the garden itself—constantly shifting with the seasons, light, and shadows.
And after taking in all that beauty, sitting down in the museum café for a cup of coffee feels like the perfect finishing touch to the whole visit.
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Dotonbori
Crab, octopus, cow, crane….these are just a few of the oversized 3D signboards that make up the look and feel of the bustling Dotonbori Area. Its packed with a number of eateries along the northern Dotonbori River and main street along its southern side.
If you come to Osaka and can only choose one place that's hard to leave both day and night, it has to be Dotonbori! (It's written with the character "堀," not "掘"〜)
During the day, Dotonbori is a food lover's paradise. Stroll along the canal and eat your way through the long-established places with lines out the door. Once night falls and all the neon lights come on, the entire street instantly transforms into a vibrant city that never sleeps. This is the true spirit of Osaka. -
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Kyoto Station Building
Kyoto station is attached to an enormous building which provides shops and restaurants, as well as a hotel and cultural center. The Cube Shopping Mall occupies the ground floor and two basement floors. In its spacious confines are shops offering a wide variety of unique souvenirs and specialty desserts from Kyoto, trendy fashion items, and interesting knickknacks.
Grand and modern by day, romantic and dazzling at night—Kyoto Station never gets old.
I especially love setting aside some time at the station:
Going upstairs to admire the illuminated Kyoto Tower in the distance
Stocking up on matcha desserts and souvenir boxes in the underground shopping area
Having a steaming bowl of ramen upstairs before catching the train 🍜
As both the starting point and the final stop for travelers, this place truly offers beautiful views, great food, and shopping all in one〜Next time you're passing through, don't rush off. Set aside some time to explore and take photos. -
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Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market in Minami, the heart of Osaka, is said to have started around 1822 and was approved as an official market by Osaka Prefecture in 1902. The market got the name “Kuromon Market (Black gate market)” because the gate to Enmyoji Temple near the market was black. Since then, it has been loved as Osaka’s favorite kitchen, and it has become a popular tourist attraction these days.
The joy of feasting on seafood is right here at Kuromon Market.
I stop by every time I come to Osaka. Freshly opened sea urchin, grilled giant scallops, and wagyu skewers are seriously irresistible〜
After eating and browsing, grab a box of juicy seasonal fruit, and your happiness level will be maxed out.
I recommend coming around brunch time, then continuing with the rest of your plans once you're full and satisfied. -
