My biggest takeaway after visiting was how “comfortable” it felt.
The design isn’t overly flashy. Instead, it shows its beauty through proportions, materials, light and shadow, and reflections on the water. Every corner feels like a movie scene, and the view changes every few steps. You can really feel the thoughtful design throughout.
Toyota Municipal Museum of Art | Review by 瑞恩
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Kyoto city KYOCERA Museum of Art
It started as Japan's second largest public art museum, Tairei Kinen Kyoto Art Museum, that commemorated then-emperor's enthronement, then the name was changed to Kyoto City Art Museum. In spring of 2020 after a renovation, it was reopened as Kyoto City Kyocera Art Museum.
If you love historic architecture or photography, the Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art is a must-add to your itinerary. The overall atmosphere is quiet and elegant, with a strong retro charm. Every angle feels like a scene from a movie.
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Dolphin Watching Reservation Center (Amakusa City, Kumamoto)
A dolphin-watching tour set in the waters of Amakusa Itsuwa, home to around 150 wild Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins.
The dolphin-watching tour in Amakusa was arranged really smoothly. Not long after we headed out, we saw a whole pod of dolphins swimming right alongside the boat. They were even closer than I expected, and everyone was excited the whole time. The experience was totally worth it.
The overall experience with Meisheng Travel’s Kyushu trip was also pretty good. The itinerary balanced sightseeing and free time well, so it never felt like we were constantly rushing from place to place. We also got to try quite a few local specialties, and the ramen and yakiniku were especially memorable. -
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Nikko Toshogu
Nikko Toshogu is a shrine dedicated to the Edo shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. It is the most visited spot within the World Heritage Site “Shrines and Temples of Nikko,” and here you can see 55 exceptional buildings, including 8 that have been designated as national treasures and 34 that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.
The level of detail is honestly incredible. The carvings are super intricate and gorgeous, and it feels very different from the usual simple style of most shrines. I couldn't stop looking around.
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