Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden 100th Anniversary LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO
📅 18th Oct (Fri) ~ 26th Dec (Thurs)
⏰6:00pm-9:30pm (last entry: 8:30pm)
📍Kyoto Botanical Gardens
⚠️ This event is not suitable for those with light/ flash and sound sensitivity
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Looking to experience something different this summer?☀️
AWA ODORI FESTIVAL
🗓️ 8/11~15 2024
📍various locations around Tokushima city (walkable from Tokushima station)
Free viewing zones and paid seats information are available on @awaodori_mirai2021 ‘s website
🚌 Kyoto station > Tokushima station (3hr by highway bus)
First time witnessing the Awa Odori dance at an event in Kyoto. The powerful rhythmic beats and energetic cheer from the ren troops marching down the arcade street left me in awe🥹 Can’t wait to experience the festival in Tokushima!
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Have you ever took a random trip to an unmarked location and it somehow turned out to be the best travel memory?
Because that’s what happened during our visit to Kitakyushu, Fukuoka last month.
Meet Gondo-san, the owner of this mysterious unmarked wisteria garden that we took a chance on despite having initial doubts about its existence as all we had was a few tweets and a local news article.
He inherited this beautiful multi petal wisteria tree called Yaekokuryu (八重黒龍)from his father and has been tending to it with so much love and care judging from the massive size of one tree!
Every year when it blooms, tables are set underneath the tree for visitors to enjoy a BBQ session together.
The tree itself is around 85+ years old while Gondo-san is 79 years old this year; despite being alone in his advance age, he finds joy in tending to his little garden which has many other seasonal plants too and is ever so eager to show visitors his latest work 🥹
What’s surprising is that there isn’t any entry or donation fee, all Gondo-san ask for in return is a photo for his photo album.
That is his greatest treasure; a massive album filled with memories collected over the years. Each photo is filled with so much genuine emotion that you can’t help tearing up while going through it (I know I did 😭) because these are the simple things in life we often take for granted - Human connection.
In this fast paced world, we hardly form deep and meaningful connections anymore.
This visit truly reminded me of a time when life was not complicated.
Maybe it’s a sign to move to the countryside and start a slow yet fulfilling life like Gondo-san 😌
The universe does works in mysterious ways, don’t you agree?
If you are ever in Fukuoka, please drop by Gondo-san’s humble garden🪴
📍Gondo Ryokushuen
656-3 Inoue, Ogari City, Fukuoka
Nearest station: Matsuzaki station
*Small parking lots are available
Thank you @ariel.land for this memorable road trip a
The next station is…
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Kyoto 👘
This year was spent revisiting old spots that I’ve not touched for 2-3 years and it’s still as beautiful as I remembered.
What’s your favorite memory in Kyoto?
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Can you keep a secret?🤫
Everywhere else in Kyoto might be bare right now except for this secret garden located on the northern side of town which opens its doors to the public only once a year during a specific viewing period. Due to its slightly cooler temperatures and late blooming species, making it the perfect Sakura finale for the season.
The Danna knows I love Sakura a lot that he brought me here 2 years ago as a surprise 🥹 and this year we are back again with good weather!
You’ll find mostly locals here enjoying the view with their Hanami bento which is refreshing away from major tourists crowds as most would have left after the peak period.
🌸 SAKURA CONDITION: Reached its peak on 4/12/24
Entry fee : ~1800¥ (adult) prices varies according to blooming conditions
Sakura Matsuri Dates: 3/23~ 4/25/24*
*Dates changes every year
📝 IMPORTANT NOTICE (from official website)
🌸 No commercial photoshoots (bridal/ family / etc) here unless permission is obtained directly
🌸 Tripod, monopods, drones are not allowed
🌸 No pets allowed
🌸 Outside food is not allowed but you can buy food inside or make an advance reservation for their bento
🌸 Parking is available and to respect the neighborhood, please do not come by large private cars/ vans/ micro buses. Taxi drop off and pick up, local bus is recommended.
📍 Haradani Garden #原谷苑
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Arrived to find you just missed Kyoto’s Sakura by 3 days?
This is a sign for you to hop back on that train and take a side trip to Hokuriku region because places like;
🌸 Kanazawa Castle Park, Kanazawa (🚅1hr 50mins)
🌸 Toyama Castle Park, Toyama (🚅2hrs)
🌸 Takada Castle Park, Niigata (🚅 3hr 30 mins)
Has reached its peak as of 4/10 ~ 4/11 and best to enjoy them this weekend before they start shedding!
All 3 spots are accessible from Kyoto station via the new extended Shinkansen line departing from Tsuruga station.
Technically you can visit all 3 spots in 1 day if you take the earliest train but I would recommend staying at least 1 night😆
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The great Buddha hall in Japan that resembles the hall of faces in Game of Thrones.
Geek reference aside, though there are many great Buddha statues here in Japan; The one in Katsuyama deserves a highlight because it’s said to be tallest Daibutsu with the height of 17m (taller than Nara’s).
Surrounding are walls of enshrined stone Buddhas symmetrically lined creating an otherworldly atmosphere.
If you are planning to visit the Fukui prefectural dinosaur museum, don’t miss this spot because it’s in the same area. And yes, it does snow even in March!
📝IMPORTANT NOTE
⚠️ This is a place of worship, keep your voices down and be respectful in general
⚠️ You can also get a panoramic view of the temple grounds from the 5 storied pagoda but it may close due to weather conditions
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📍Echizen Daibutsu #越前大仏
50-1-1 Katase, Katsuyama, Fukui 911-0811
Entry fee: 500¥
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Japan Meteorological cooperation(JMC) has recently released its 7th sakura forecast recently and its prediction updates will get more frequent from here on out.
It may be hectic for travelers flying in for it to change their travel bookings plans last minute but rest assured that having stable WiFi in Japan is the least of your worries because @wifibox.global allows bookings and pick ups on the day itself too (with no expedite fees), no talking to staffs needed.
With tons of convenient pick-up locations across Japan ranging from airports and major train stations, it allows you to pick up and drop off at different locations based on your itinerary.
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Spring has arrived early in Japan and if you need ideas for a day trip from Osaka/ Kyoto;
Why not check out Kobe and its whimsical attractions?
Just little an hour away by train, Kobe has so much more to offer than just good food, you’ll find many wonderful sightseeing locations all within close distance to each other and easily accessible with the city loop bus.
Locations featured:
📍Saigōgawa Kakou Park #西郷川河口公園
Local park known for its fast blooming Sakura called Kawazuzakura
📍 Kitano Ijinkan-Gai #北野異人館街
A popular and important historical street featuring various European style architecture which was once the former foreign residence
📍 Kitano Tenman Shrine #北野天満神社
Century old hilltop shrine offers a bird’s eye view of the city from its ground and there’s also a plum blossom garden at the back too
📍 Starbucks Coffee - Kobe Kitano Ijinkan スターバックスコーヒー 神戸北野異人館店
Renovated European style Starbucks cafe
📍Oh!huggy!! Kobe Marui store
A new Japanese dessert store offering cute designed wagashi and drinks
📍 Meriken Park #メリケンパーク
Kobe’s memorial park filled various attractions
📍 Kobe Port Tower #神戸ポートタワー
Recent renovated and now opened to the public, this observation deck offers a panaromic view of the city
神戸のランドマークであるポートタワー。2024年4月26日からリニューアルオープンし、展望フロアに入場できるようになります。
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You might have heard of the bizarre onsen theme park Yunessun in Hakone that allows visitors to soak in wine, chocolate, matcha, and other unique onsen “flavors”.
But did you know that by booking a stay with Hakone Kowakien Hotel, it gives you unlimited access to Yunessun?
This includes before check in, during your stay and even after check out.
For a limited time on 29th Feb during @trip.com_jp’s 3.3 Mega sale, you’ll get to book a stay here as low as 1,111yen*!
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Comment “TRIP” to gain access to this deal and a 2D1N itinerary for Hakone.
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The Iconic Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Nakameguro, Tokyo is back with their seasonal Sakura menu and goods.
As usual, run and don’t walk because most of the items (especially Traveler’s factory collab) are sold out and it’s just been slightly over a week since they released it 😳
🌸Menu featured:
🌸 Sakura Cream Latte (さくら クリーム ラテ) ¥1050
🌸 Spring Blossoming Allure (スプリング ブロッサミング アリュール) ¥2200
🌸 sakura cornetto (コルネッティ さくら) ¥530
🌸 sakura torta pie (トルタ さくら) ¥925
🌸 Don’t forget to collect their sakura coasters with a spring blossoming allure order, available in different colours
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Years of admiring this place behind the screen, I’m glad to have finally made a visit and I would definitely love to be back again when the Sakura trees are blooming. I heard they have a special numbering system for it too because it gets super crowded.
It’s already crowded off-season, I can’t imagine during peak 😱 has anyone here visited during Sakura season?
📍 Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo スターバックスコーヒー STARBUCKS RESERVE(R) ROASTERY TOKYO
2 Chome-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0042
Time: 7am ~10pm
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No date and flowers for valentine’s?
No problem, this is the only flower you need in your life 💐
Grab your bestie and treat yourself to this delightful edible bouquet 💐
*featured in this reel is the limited edition valentine’s design, while stocks lasts
🍦💐: 1650¥ (tax included)
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〒600-8002 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Otabicho, 35 京都高島屋 S.C. [T8 1F
Time: 10:00~ 20:00
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