If you're visiting Kyoto in the summer, I highly recommend adding the Shojuin Temple Wind Chime Festival to your itinerary. Besides enjoying the beautiful wind chimes, you can also experience the unique tranquility and seasonal atmosphere of a Japanese temple. It left a very lasting impression on me.
Shojuin Temple | Review by Chungjian Huang
Other Reviews by Chungjian Huang
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100-year-old House, Ouya (Ufuya)
"100-year-old House, Ouya (Ufuya)" is a restaurant located in a renovated old Ryukyu house at the end of a mountain path that makes you wonder if there really is a restaurant down the road from Nago City ”.
This place isn’t just about delicious food—the dining atmosphere is a major highlight too. The charming old-style building paired with Okinawa’s natural scenery creates a relaxing, slow-paced vibe. It’s a unique restaurant I’d highly recommend adding to your Okinawa trip.
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Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport)
Haneda is Japan’s largest airport, officially called Tokyo International Airport. Each of the three terminals has an observation deck where you can watch closely the airplanes take off and land, shopping facility, and restaurants with different cuisines.
Terminal 3 felt very bright and spacious overall, and the layout made it really comfortable. There was also plenty of seating to rest.
I especially liked the areas with the large floor-to-ceiling windows, where you can relax while watching planes take off and land on the apron. The atmosphere was very calming, and it's definitely a big plus for anyone who enjoys watching airplanes. -
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Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
Opened in 2016, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal stands as one of Japan’s largest highway bus terminals, located at JR Shinjuku Station’s South Exit. With around 90 bus operators serving the terminal, it connects destinations from Aomori in the north to Fukuoka in the south, with over 1,600 bus departures daily.
You can catch buses to sightseeing spots around Tokyo, and it’s also pretty convenient for getting to the airport.
The 3rd floor is for arrivals and the 4th floor is for departures. It’s also connected to the shopping complex next door, so if you have time, you can do a little shopping too! -
