The imperial palace gardens are huge, and every area is really well maintained and clean.
Kyoto Gyoen | Review by 孫玲
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MUNAKATA OSHIMA RESORT
MUNAKATA OSHIMA RESORT enjoys an open, scenic setting overlooking the Genkai Sea. Guests can choose from seven standalone units: four private villas and three glamping domes. Options include a villa that accommodates up to eight guests, allowing you to choose according to your group size and preferred style of stay.
What impressed me most at MUNAKATA OSHIMA RESORT was the endless view of the Genkai Sea. The water was a beautiful blue, and with the white clouds in the sky, the whole scene was truly soothing. Sitting on the outdoor terrace with the sea breeze, I didn't have to do anything—it was relaxing just to quietly gaze at the ocean.
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Tendo City Shogi Museum
Shogi (Japanese chess) is gaining popularity as a result of Sota Fujii's exciting breakthrough. Tendo City is a shogi mecca, producing over 90% of all shogi boards and pieces in Japan. Tsume-shogi moves are depicted on the station plaza and sidewalks, and bridges and manholes are also decorated with shogi pieces.
Shogi pieces are made from boxwood, and after applying washi paper, craftsmen carve each one by hand without any drafts. Their technique is so skilled—the characters are always neat, powerful, and perfectly sized.
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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.
Since it's not cherry blossom season yet, there aren't many people here. It's just a simple park.
