ecute Ueno | Review by BobbyJenny

What I love most about Tsukiji Outer Market is its lively atmosphere filled with the aroma of seafood! The market has lots of fresh fish and seafood, and as you walk around, you can see all kinds of ingredients. Everything looks so fresh.

Besides being able to buy fresh seafood, quite a few shops also serve freshly grilled seafood. It’s really hard to resist buying some when you smell it as you walk through the market!

Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple in Tokyo caught my eye at first sight. Its exterior is very different from what you usually imagine a Japanese temple to look like, with a strong exotic style. The enormous main hall looks very impressive, and it makes a striking backdrop for photos.

Once inside the temple, the space is also quite spacious, and the decorative details are worth taking your time to appreciate. Afterward, you can stop by the nearby Tsukiji Outer Market for some food. Visiting both together works out perfectly.

What attracted me most to Funaya Biyori in Ine Town, Kyoto Prefecture, was the unique scenery of the funaya boathouses. Walking along Ine Bay, you can see rows of traditional boathouses lining the coast, with the first floors directly connected to the water. The view is really distinctive.

Strolling around Funaya Biyori, you can get an up-close look at the views of Ine Bay and the streets lined with boathouses. When the weather is nice, the water looks very clear, and the whole town has a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. Compared with the bustling tourist attractions in central Kyoto, this place feels more suited to slow travel.