Miyama Folk Museum | Review by BobbyJenny

京都智恩寺，最吸引我目光的就是「黃金閣的三門」。三門外觀古色古香，木造建築散發出濃濃的歷史氣息，站在前面就能感受到京都寺院特有的莊嚴感。

三門又稱「黄金閣」，是智恩寺非常具代表性的建築，細看屋頂、木柱與整體結構，都很有傳統日本建築的味道。雖然沒有停留太久，但光是在門前拍照、欣賞建築，就覺得很值得。

After arriving at Miyama Kayabuki no Sato and walking around, I made a point of stopping by the Kaya-no-Sato Souvenir Shop to look for souvenirs. The shop has quite a few local Miyama specialties and keepsakes, and browsing through them really made it feel like I was traveling.

In the end, I chose a magnet shaped like Miyama to take home. Although it’s just a small souvenir, it feels especially meaningful. Whenever I see it, I’ll remember this visit to Miyama, the rows of beautiful thatched-roof houses, and the quiet, relaxing mountain village scenery around them.

I also bought a bottle of Miyama milk. It was nice and cold, with a natural milky flavor, and having a bottle after walking all around was really refreshing.

When I travel, I like buying small souvenirs. They don’t have to be expensive, but they let me bring home memories of the place.

While visiting Kayabuki no Sato in Miyama, I came across Noda Shop, a small store with a real local feel. Compared with shops at typical tourist attractions, it has a more down-to-earth, rural atmosphere. Stepping inside also gives you a sense of everyday life in Miyama.

The shop carries some local everyday items and specialty products. There’s no pressure while browsing; it feels more like casually exploring a small village. Stopping by to look around after getting tired from walking was also a very pleasant little moment during the trip.

What I liked most was how well Noda Shop fit in with the surrounding thatched-roof houses. As soon as you step outside, you’re greeted by Miyama’s distinctive traditional village scenery, with forests, fields, and rows of thatched-roof houses all woven together. It really has the feel of the Japanese countryside.