Walking through the Sogenchi Garden at Tenryu-ji, you can hear birds singing, feel the gentle breeze, see the play of light and shadow on the trees, and watch the ripples on the water. If you close your eyes and use all your senses to take in the subtle changes in nature, it's truly a wonderful feeling!
Tenryu-ji Temple | Review by Kay Lin
Other Reviews by Kay Lin
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MILKHALL MOJIKO
“Milk Hall" was a restaurant that gained popularity during the Meiji and Taisho periods, and was a kind of predecessor to cafes that served milk and light meals. Located overlooking the Kanmon Straits in the Mojiko area with its retro townscape, this is another restaurant with a variety of menu items inspired by the Taisho era.
Super retro and cute! The whole place has a real Showa-era vibe. The desserts and drinks are made with so much care—it feels like stepping into a time machine. The pudding and milkshakes are delicious, and everything looks great in photos. It's a chill and photogenic spot for afternoon tea!
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Rohto V11
Rohto is a long-standing pharmaceutical company with over 120 years of history. It also Japan’s leader in the eyedrops industry. “Rohto V11” is the culmination of Rohto Pharmaceutical’s eyedrop technologies; it contains 3 types of anti-inflammatory ingredients, and it effectively treats inflammation of the eye.
I remember the first time I used these eye drops, I borrowed them from a coworker and was totally blown away. They felt super refreshing and my eyes instantly felt comfortable. Now, I always use them after long hours on the computer at work!
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Jigokudani Monkey Park
Located along the Yokoyugawa River flowing from the Shiga Highlands and sitting at an elevation of 850 meters, Jigokudani Monkey Park exists in a harsh environment where one-third of the year is blanketed in snow. With its rugged cliffs and steam rising from hot springs everywhere, it's no wonder the place is called Jigokudani, or "Hell's Valley."
Watching the mother monkey and baby monkey soaking in the hot spring and hugging each other was just so heartwarming!
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