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

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

Higashiyama at dusk, “Sannen-zaka area to Yasaka-jinja Shrine” (Kyoto)

At dusk, the Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka areas in Higashiyama are lit up with lights, creating a charming streetscape. However, in recent years, many tourists have flocked to this area, and the charm has been lost in half.Enter Yasaka-dori from Higashi-oji to the east. At the end of the narrow road, you can see Yasaka Tower, a popular photo spot.

2024.11.03

TownscapeWalking

Walking along the promenade to Misu Lock, a heritage site in Fushimi (Fushimi)

In Fushimi, there is the “Fushimi Jukkoku-Bune Cruise” that takes you around the waterways.The cruise goes from behind the Sake brewery at the Gekkeikan Ookura Memorial Museum to Misu lock (Misu-koumon) and back.The same cruise route allows visitors to walk along the waterway.From the Gekkeikan Sake Brewery, pass the Teradaya Ryokan and head south on the Fushimi Deai Bridge.

2024.03.16

TownscapeWalking

Walking around the Ponto-cho area in the summer evening (Kyoto)

In the evening, the lanterns are lit.The lights of the lanterns add to the charm of Kyoto.In July, the lights of the Gion Festival are lit here and there.If you want to walk around, the best time is in the evening.You can enjoy the charm of Kyoto.

2023.07.23

ArchitectureTownscapeWalking