Shopping

Teramachi-Kyogoku shopping street is a busy shopping area for tourists and locals (Kyoto)

Teramachi-Kyogoku shopping street, which borders Nishiki Market, is lined with many shops. There are restaurants serving Sukiyaki, Okonomiyaki, Tonkatsu（pork cutlet） and Tempura, as well as many shops selling second-hand kimono, old books, prints, hand fans,incense and other products that allow you to experience Japanese culture.
2025.02.20
Shopping
Townscape

Tatsumi-bashi Bridge in Gion is a very atmospheric little bridge (Kyoto)

Tatsumi-bashi Bridge is a atmospheric spot in the Gion area.The area around this small bridge over the Shirakawa River is usually crowded with tourists taking commemorative photos.Luckily, it was a cold day, so there were not many people around and I was able to enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto. After crossing Tatsumi-bashi Bridge, the stone pavement continues on, and this is another place where you can feel the atmosphere of Kyoto.
2025.02.14
Townscape
Food

Nishitani-do’s Kintsuba is less sweet than usual(Kyoto)

Nishitani-do is located on the corner of Kyogoku-dori Sytreet and Sanjo-dori Street.It is a long-established Japanese confectionery established in 1892.Its main products are Youkan and Kintsuba. Today, I bought some Kintsuba and ate it there and then.
2025.02.12
Food
Cafe

Have breakfast at Caffe Veloce in front of JR Kyoto Station(Kyoto)

There is a Cafe Veloce on the west side of the Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit bus terminal. It is next to the Kyoto Central Post Office and next to Lawson. It opens at 6:30 in the morning, so you can use it as a place to have breakfast when you wake up early. There are light meals such as sandwiches, hot dogs, and pasta.
2025.01.19
Cafe
Architecture

Let’s walk around Ponto-cho (Kyoto)

Ponto-cho is one of the five geisha districts (kagai districts) in Kyoto City. It is a long, narrow street that runs between the Kamo River and the Takase River. In the evening, paper lanterns are lit up, and the stone paving makes for a very atmospheric place.
2024.12.27
ArchitectureTownscapeWalking
Architecture

Teahouses of different styles at Katsura Rikyu(Kyoto)

I end up taking many pictures of things that interest me. The teahouses of Katsura Rikyu(Katsura Imperial Villa) are shown here. After all, it is better to see the real thing than to see it in a photograph. The real thing has a different atmosphere than the picture.
2024.11.19
ArchitectureGardenTea room
Architecture

You should see Katsura Rikyu, a famous Japanese garden(Kyoto)

Katsura Rikyu（Katsura Imperial Villa） was built in the 17th century as a villa for the Imperial Family, and was administered by the Ministry of the Imperial Household in the 19th century. It is a valuable building and garden that still retains the appearance of its original construction. The large grounds are dotted with four tea-ceremony pavilions surrounding a pond.
2024.11.18
ArchitectureGardenTea room
Food

Let’s try Ebiten Udon at Tsukumo (Kyoto)

TSUKUMO is a fast food udon restaurant. In short, it is a stand-up style udon restaurant where busy businessmen can get a quick meal. It is located just JR Kyoto Station Underground East Exit,
2024.11.15
Food
Architecture

If you visit Kyoto Gyoen, also visit The Kyoto Sento Gosho (Kyoto)

Kyoto Gyoen isn't just the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Southeast of the Kyoto Gosho is the Kyoto Sento Gosho. The Sento Gosho is the residence of the former emperor, and this place was used until the Edo period. The Kyoto Sento Gosho is the place to see the garden. This garden is a style of garden that features a path around a pond.
2024.11.07
ArchitectureGardenTea room
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