I came to Osaka during cherry blossom season and had especially wanted to visit the Mint to see its famous “Cherry Blossom Passage” in person. Unfortunately, the opening dates are adjusted according to the blooming conditions, and they didn't line up with my travel dates, so I reluctantly had to give up. Instead, I took a walk around Temmabashi and along the Okawa River. Unexpectedly, the cherry trees on both sides were in full bloom, and when the gentle breeze blew, the petals drifted through the air. Together with the view of the river, the atmosphere was just as charming. Although I didn't get to walk through the Mint's Cherry Blossom Passage, I was still very satisfied with this unexpected alternative itinerary.
Cherry blossom walkthrough (Osaka) | Review by Linda Liao
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Gion Tsujiri Gion Main Store
Founded in 1860 and operating under the name "Gion Tsujiri" since 1948, this fully authentic tea shop is dedicated to Uji tea. Step inside to find a prime selection of tea leaves, including the finest Uji matcha, gyokuro, and hojicha.
來到京都祇園，特別安排時間來吃抹茶聖代！祇園辻利是京都老字號宇治茶店，抹茶甜點幾乎是招牌。聖代層層堆疊抹茶冰淇淋、抹茶凍、白玉與紅豆，茶香濃郁卻不會只有甜味，吃起來很有層次。
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Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda)
Located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district, Hokan-ji is a Rinzai sect (Kennin-ji branch) temple most famous for its five-story pagoda, widely known as Yasaka no Tō. This iconic structure is one of Kyoto’s most recognizable landmarks. Legend points to the temples founding in 589 by Prince Shōtoku, with the current pagoda rebuilt in 1440 under Ashikaga Yoshinori. Designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
據說聖德太子創建於飛鳥時代，現存的塔則是在室町時代重建。高約 40 公尺的五重塔，是京都少數仍保留在市街中的古老塔院，從八坂通望過去，傳統町家與五重塔形成經典的京都風景。尤其午後陽光照在木造塔身上，古色古香；傍晚時分街道逐漸亮起燈光，又呈現另一種寧靜的美。這裡也是許多人心中最有「京都感」的街景之一。
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miffy style Tokyo Station
miffy style, located in First Avenue Tokyo Station, is the official shop of the beloved character Miffy. It is an officially approved Bruna shop that presents Dick Bruna’s world in a new style through the character of Miffy.
京都祇園商店街也有一家米菲專賣店，走進店裡少女心瞬間噴發！整間店從門面到店內都充滿 Miffy 的身影，商品種類也比想像中豐富，從經典絨毛玩偶、吊飾、文具，到杯子、餐具、生活雜貨通通有，還有不少專為京都設計的特色周邊。每一款都讓人忍不住停下來多看幾眼。滿滿的粉嫩可愛小物擺在一起，完全就是一場視覺上的療癒，一步不小心荷包就失手了。
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