It was my first time visiting Toganoo-san Kosanji Temple, and what I liked most was the peaceful atmosphere. The path is lined with trees and old buildings, which feels completely different from the bustle of central Kyoto.
Toganoo-san Kosanji Temple | Review by Lin
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Keio Department Store, Shinjuku
Keio Department Store, Shinjuku is a large department store directly connected to Keio Line Shinjuku Station. It spans 11 floors from B1F to RF, covering a wide range of categories including food, cosmetics, daily goods, fashion, and restaurants. Since opening in 1964, it has been popular with shoppers of all ages for its diverse selection and comfortable spaces.
If you're staying near Shinjuku, I think Keio Department Store is pretty convenient. After being out sightseeing all day, it's easy to stop by the basement food floor before heading back to the hotel and pick up a bento or prepared food to eat in your room.
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Zuishinin Temple
The head temple of the Zentsuji school of Shingon Buddhism, it is said to be the place where Heian-period poet Ono no Komachi spent her later years. The current halls were rebuilt after the Keicho era, and the main hall, built in the shinden-zukuri style, enshrines the principal image, a seated Nyoirin Kannon Bosatsu statue designated as an Important Cultural Property, a seated Kongosatta statue by Kaikei, and a seated Amida Nyorai statue said to be the work of Jocho.
Zuishinin Temple isn't located in Kyoto's busiest tourist area, so many first-time visitors to Kyoto skip it altogether. But because of that, it has retained a quieter atmosphere. The scenery is especially beautiful during the fall foliage or spring plum blossom seasons, making it a great place for people visiting Kyoto for the second or third time.
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Oya History Museum
Oya stone was mined from the area near Oyamachi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture, and was also used as a building material for the former Imperial Hotel. The "Oya Museum" is the one that passes on the history of mining.
The scale of the underground space is truly impressive. The lighting against the stone walls creates such a mysterious atmosphere.
Oya History Museum is especially comfortable to visit in the summer. It stays cool inside year-round, and walking through the spacious underground area feels wonderfully refreshing.
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