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Kyoto, Walking

By Shibuya246 · · 2 min read · 11 photos · 16 comments

geta, good for walking, but not in todays rainPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length75mmAperturef/5.3Shutter1/10sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:23
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 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.

I have traveled to Kyoto many times during my time in Japan. It remains my favorite city to visit, and I may consider moving there in the future.

nice peaceful river shot near kawaramachiPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/3.5Shutter1/20sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:27
nice peaceful river shot near kawaramachi
pontocho in the evening. the rain just about to start againPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length55mmAperturef/5Shutter1/15sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:31
pontocho in the evening. the rain just about to start again
looking the other way up pontochoPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length55mmAperturef/5Shutter1/15sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:32
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 storesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length82mmAperturef/5.3Shutter1/10sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:32
some nice lanterns out on pontocho stores
found these little beauties outside one of the stores. Welcome BunniesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length120mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/5sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:34
found these little beauties outside one of the stores. Welcome Bunnies
looks like a good place to eat some eelPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length29mmAperturef/3.8Shutter1/25sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:39
looks like a good place to eat some eel
most of the stores on the river side of pontocho have outside decksPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length29mmAperturef/4.5Shutter1/80sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:40
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 a kawaramachi is a popular spot in summer for couplesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length29mmAperturef/5Shutter1/125sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 16:40
the river bank at kawaramachi is a popular spot in summer for couples
Chugenji Temple near Gion CornerPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length52mmAperturef/4.8Shutter1/2sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 17:18
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 toysPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length120mmAperturef/5.6Shutter1/15sISO200Taken30 Jun 2009, 17:29
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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16 comments

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  1. Courtney

    Great pictures! I especially loved the last one, sort of eye-opening.

  2. Yoj

    I love the pictures too! Made me want to go to Kyoto and see everything for myself!

  3. Eleonora

    The bunnies expression is priceless.

  4. Shibuya246

    thanks. nice to hear from you. being able to take the last photo really made the day :)

  5. Shibuya246

    Kyoto is such a great place to visit. The city is bustling and vibrant. the tourist sites are well kept and cater well to both Japanese and foreign tourists

  6. Shibuya246

    I wish I could take the bunnies home with me ;)

  7. whipcracker

    Yes take bunnies home,Rilakkumas new play mates:) You sure take some great photos!B) Glad your able to get away from the the big city for something more peaceful. Yes that last photo is a mix of the old and the new, nothing wrong with that in the least. Look forward to more pics, have fun.:)

  8. Angelicca

    I love your pictures:)

  9. Taylor

    those pics are awesome!! :D i would totally live there!! :D

  10. Shibuya246

    Thank you. Much appreciated. Yesterday yielded over 500 photos so it might take a while to get them organized and posted. Hope you enjoy them once they're up

  11. Shibuya246

    Pix on the way. Plenty of ladies in kimono coming up

  12. Shibuya246

    Thanks. Glad you liked the photos. Makes it worthwhile carrying the camera around to hear that. :)

  13. Ryan

    Really great photos, Shibuya, taking in some great little parts of Kyoto. You can't even see the rain, to be honest!

  14. Shibuya246

    Thanks. Nice to hear people like the photos. The rain was lashing down that first evening but then cleared up.

  15. Thourk Sopheak

    what's weather u like the most?

  16. Shibuya Town

    I like Autumn a lot, but Spring is obviously very colourful as well