Visiting Chion-in's Yuzen-en Garden in Kyoto during the summer, I was surrounded by lush greenery. It's a place filled with the beauty of a Japanese garden. Inside, the verdant trees, pond, and stone landscaping complement one another, while paths wind through the garden, revealing delicate and elegant scenery at every turn. A gentle breeze rustling through the treetops makes the garden feel even more peaceful.
Chion-in / Yuzen-en | Review by BobbyJenny
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Shinhotaka Ropeway
Far east of Takayama City, in Okuhida Hot Spring Villages, a ropeway takes you to Shin Hotaka Onsen. From the starting point, Shinhotaka-Onsen Station, to the terminal, Nishi-Hotakaguchi Station, ride the 1st and then 2nd ropeway to enjoy a 3,200m-long journey in the sky.
Coming to Gifu, the Shinhotaka Ropeway was one of the most anticipated attractions of this trip. As the ropeway climbed higher, the mountain views outside the windows gradually opened up, with layers of mountains stretching into the distance and revealing magnificent alpine scenery.
After reaching the top, I looked out from the observation deck and took in the entire Northern Alps. Snow covered the peaks, and it felt as though I had stepped into a snowy wonderland. The crisp, pristine scenery made it hard to look away. So beautiful!
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Maruyama Park (Kyoto)
The oldest park in Kyoto, built on land once owned by temples and shrines. It is located across the Shijo Ohashi Bridge from Kawaramachi and straight down the Gion shopping street on Shijo Dori Street. From the Shijo Ohashi Bridge, pass the Keihan Gion-Shijo Station and continue along the shopping street, and you will see Yasaka Shrine in front of you.
In summer, Maruyama Park in Kyoto is filled with lush greenery. The dense trees, green lawns, and winding paths intertwine, creating the refreshing atmosphere of summer in Kyoto.
Walking through the park, there may not be the lively sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom like in spring, but instead, there's a sense of summer vitality. Looking at the trees covered in dense foliage, I couldn't help imagining what they would look like when the cherry blossoms bloom in spring. If I have a chance to visit again, I hope to come in spring and see a different seasonal view of Maruyama Park.
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Yasui Konpiragu
Located in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, the shrine venerates Emperor Sutoku, Minamoto no Yorimasa, and the major deity from Kotohira Shrine in Sanuki. It has long been affectionately known as "Yasui no Konpira-san."
Yasui Konpiragu in Kyoto is known for severing bad ties and forming good ones. Its most distinctive feature is the large Enkiri Enmusubi Stone. Many people write down their wishes and crawl through the stone monument to pray for an end to bad relationships and the arrival of new, positive ones.
Walking through the shrine grounds, you can sense how seriously visitors take their wishes. The stone is covered with layers of prayer papers, creating a unique sight and offering a deeper understanding of Japan's traditional beliefs and prayer culture. Among Kyoto's many temples and shrines, this place presents a completely different way of worship and distinct cultural characteristics.
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