geta, good for walking, but not in todays rain

I came on a short trip to Kyoto, arriving last night having taken the shinkansen from Tokyo with @kimonobox and family. It was raining when we arrived but eager to see the town we headed out and took a few snaps.

These were taken in the rain with a new camera so I’m not sure how they turned out. I can’t see them on a good screen as I have just a laptop to work with here. Hopefully, the photos capture a little of the atmosphere of this great city, Kyoto.

nice peaceful river shot near kawaramachi

pontocho in the evening. the rain just about to start again

looking the other way up pontocho

I used to visit Kyoto years ago and always liked walking down Pontocho. It is one of the older parts of town with a rich history and has many tea houses lining the riverbank side. You can often see Maiko walking down Pontocho heading to work in the evening.

some nice lanterns out on pontocho stores

found these little beauties outside one of the stores. Welcome Bunnies

looks like a good place to eat some eel

most of the stores on the river side of pontocho have outside decks

It was warm despite the rain with the temperature in the high 20’s. Kyoto is like a basin with mountains on all sides. That means hot and muggy in summer, cold in winter. It’s beauty wins you over though!

the river bank at kawaramachi is a popular spot in summer for couples

Chugenji Temple near Gion Corner

This was a nice surprise after a long walk in the rain. It is quite easy to find girls wearing traditional kimonos or yukatas in Kyoto, but catching this glimpse of the old with the new trying to hide from the rain, was great.

traditional dress, modern toys

Planning to get some rest and then go to some of the Sites tomorrow. Should have better pictures during the day time, although the weather report says rain.

Hope you enjoy these brief Kyoto reports whilst I am visiting. I will be back in Tokyo next week.

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