Once you enter Ginkaku-ji, the whole area feels quiet and peaceful, creating a striking contrast with Kyoto's bustling streets. The gardens are meticulously maintained, and the white sand garden and greenery complement each other, giving it the distinctive beauty of a Japanese garden. As you slowly walk along the path, you can also look out over the entire temple grounds, which feels very relaxing.
Ginkaku-ji | Review by BobbyJenny
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Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner
This toner contains barley extract, a natural moisturizing ingredient. It feels clean on your skin and has excellent skin permeation. For optimal skincare, it is recommended to apply a layer equivalent to a 500 yen coin three times at the start of your skincare routine.
Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner is a popular affordable Japanese skincare product. It has a light, hydrating texture and is easy to apply with either your hands or a cotton pad. It doesn't feel heavy or sticky, and leaves your skin feeling soft. It's great for everyday moisturizing.
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Iejima Island
Floating in the sea west of the Motobu Peninsula on Okinawa Main Island, Iejima Island is a small island with a circumference of Approx. 22 km. It takes Approx. 30 minutes by ferry from Motobu Port, making it a popular remote island destination for easy day trips. Gusukuyama, one of the Okinawa Eight Views, is the island’s symbol and was long used as a landmark for navigation. The view from the top is spectacular, and at 172 m above sea level, it is an easy climb.
What I love is the laid-back, unspoiled island atmosphere here. After arriving by ferry, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you're greeted by the deep blue sea and vast natural scenery, and you quickly start to relax.
What attracted me most on the island was the impressive Gusukuyama, also known as Iejima Tacchu. It looks very distinctive even from a distance, and with the blue sky and greenery around it, it looks great in every photo. Taking your time to enjoy the island scenery along the way also lets you experience the unique tranquility of rural Okinawa.
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Kanmon Bridge
Opened in 1973, Kanmon Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting Moji in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, with Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Spanning the Kanmon Straits, the bridge measures 1,068 meters in total length and was the longest bridge in Asia at the time of its completion. It forms part of an expressway linking Mojiko IC and Shimonoseki IC, and is open only to motor vehicles (excluding vehicles not permitted on expressways).
Kanmon Bridge spans the Kanmon Straits between Honshu and Kyushu, connecting Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture with Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture. The first time I saw it, the long bridge stretching across the water, together with the surrounding ocean views, looked truly impressive.
This time, I came to enjoy the scenery near Kanmon Bridge in person. You can see ships traveling back and forth through the strait, with the sea breeze blowing toward you, and the whole view feels very open. Standing on the shore and looking at the bridge and sea blending together really gives you that expansive feeling of being on a journey.
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