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Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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Ponto-chō Nights by David Panevin Via Flickr: Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

[ofhouses]

OfHouses started on 26.03.2014 with Kazumasa Yamashita’s ‘Face (of the) House’. 8 years later, OfHouses is approaching its self-imposed day-to-die: the  project was supposed to stop after the 1000th house was added to the collection. But these round numbers are all bollocks. For you, dear friends, OfHouses will continue publishing even more old forgotten houses. The Show Must Go On!

Yours truly, Daniel

(Cover: Kazumasa Yamashita /// Face House /// Nakagyō-ku, Kyōto, Japan /// 1974. Cover photo: © Sebastien Nagy.)

[lauralloris]

KYŌTO: los siglos hoy prints

¡No me caben más marcos debajo de la cama! Vendo las fotos de mi exposición Kyōto: los siglos hoy que se celebró en Tipos Infames entre finales del año pasado y principios de éste. 

1. Saúco rojo, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 70x50cm

2. Matcha dango, Uji-shi 2020 Impresión digital 70x50cm

3. [VENDIDA] Santuario Yasaka, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 70x50cm

4. Altar vecinal, Fushimi-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 30x40cm

5. Bambú de un lado de la carretera, Fushimi-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 70x50cm

6. [VENDIDA] Santuario Shimegano, Sakyō-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

7. [VENDIDA] Artesanía, Shimogoyo-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

8. [VENDIDA] Torii al Museo, Sakyō-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 50x70cm

9. Vivienda, Ukyō-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

10. [VENDIDA] Templo Sanboin, Fushimi-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

11. [VENDIDA] Ikebana en Ponto-chō, Nakagyō-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

12. [VENDIDA] Lluvia en el Santuario Zenkyoan, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

13. [VENDIDA] De camino al templo Daigo, Fushimi-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

14. Tanuki en la tienda de senbei, Nakagyō-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

15. Venta de mitarashi dango, Fushimi-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

16. Kitsune Udon, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi 2020 Impresión digital 40x30cm

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FOTOS PEQUEÑAS (40x30cm, con marco de aluminio negro): 28€

FOTOS GRANDES (70x50cm, con marco de aluminio negro): 60€

Existe una sola impresión de cada fotografía, que están numeradas y firmadas, y serán entregadas con un certificado de autenticidad.

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Wine Dining & Bokeh by David Panevin

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Japan, 〒604-8025 Kyoto, Nakagyō-ku, Shimoōsakachō, ３４９−６ ファミリーマート四条河原町店, Kyoto Photo by Ridhwan Nordin

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Il castello Nijō (二条城 Nijōjō) è un complesso fortificato di Nakagyō-ku, a Kyōto, costruito a partire dal Seicento per volere di Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1613), primo shōgun del periodo Edo. Gli edifici principali del complesso sono decorati con dipinti di Kanō Tan'yū, mentre i dipinti dei pannelli scorrevoli sono attribuiti a Kanō Naonobu. I dipinti, tra i più estesi tra quelli della dinastia di pittori Kanō[3], ritraggono prevalentemente tigri e pantere tra bambù, oche selvatiche in inverno, fiori, ecc. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwAOUpXFMEP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17p1f5u90bw7o

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京都倒數第二天，急踩二家老珈琲店，Smart Coffee 和六曜社地下室。有機會造訪京都又愛咖啡的朋友，千萬別錯過呀！ Smart Coffee 的法國吐司令人驚歎；六曜社的老店氛圍帶您回到50年代。 Smart Coffee Japan, 〒604-8081 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Nakagyō-ku, Tenshōjimaechō, 京都市中京区 寺町通三条上る天性寺前町537 +81 75-231-6547 https://goo.gl/maps/ycSxRwWuz922 Coffee & Bar Rokuyō-sya Underground Branch Japan, 〒604-8031 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Nakagyō-ku, Daikokuchō (Kawaramachidōri), ル40-1 河原町三条下 B1F +81 75-241-3026 https://goo.gl/maps/N7xkp9aYNJT2 #京都 #珈琲 (at Kyoto, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtLq-8UAfLD6Tfmo5TMiRsf3uP5E92k8JTDyrQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gc9des4p1f01

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1. Kimono Sakura *****

These two are my favourites, because both the ones in Kyoto as the two shops they have in Nara were very patient and kind with me while I sifted through every. Single. Obi. They had, looking for one with grapes on it. I finally found it at the latter of these! They have both budget options and more expensive ones.

a. Rental (they also sell some kimono)

Japan, 〒600-8073 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Shimogyō-ku, Nagaharachō, 柳馬場通綾小路下ル永原町153-9 京都エステイト第一ビル2F

b. Shop

Japan, 〒604-8042 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Nakagyō-ku, Nakanochō, 新 京極 通 四条 上る 中 之 町 564

2. Sanjo station ***

This one does not have an address, because I can't find it, but if you walk from one line to the other you come across a kind of underground square, where there is a kimono shop hidden behind a big staircase. It might be hard to find, but it's a nice shop that has budget options, though they are more on the expensive side than the others on this list. The owners don't speak English and didn't use google translate, but they did ask one of the other customers to translate (which was really awkward but she was very sweet, even show me another, very expensive, shop)

3. Yaya kimono **

They have an incredible collection, and are very kind, but unfortunately they were way over my budget.

306 Ishibashicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0066, Japan

4. Hanamizuki, next to KUNST ARTZ *****

Incredibly kind women, lots of kimono and other autentic Japanese stuff. They were selling everything at a very very low price when I was there though, so I don’t know if they still excist. It’s on the left of KUNST ARTZ, in a brown clad building with a yellow painted top. (the adress is KUNST ARTZ)

155-7 Ebisuchō, Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu 605-0033, Japan

5. Kazu, I think ****

This woman speaks pretty good English, and her shop is like a treasure trove of kimono related stuff. The prices are pretty reasonable too. It’s located right next to Bamboo, the front is a greyish blue and has three white shutters right next to eachother. On days with good weather, there’s kimono and obi outside at the front. (I can send you a picture on dm if you want)

Japan, 〒605-0028 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Higashiyama-ku, Bunkichō, 京都府京都市東山区三条大橋東6丁分木64−6

6. Y’s (according to google) **

Not a kimono shop, but I got two really really nice kanzashi for very very cheap, so I’m including it anyway. The woman was really nice, and very pleased with how happy I was. It’s a bit hard to explain where exactly this is, and it’s really easy to miss, but it’s right next to the corner, the shop next to it is diagonally following the corner and has a woman’s face on it’s side. On dry days there’s a tiny collection of obi and kimono outside, if I remember correctly.

Japan, 〒605-0033 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Higashiyama-ku, Ebisuchō, 158-5

7. Chicago **

A pretty big collection, but after the other shops, I thought they were a bit expensive. Definitely a big shop though, and the only one I’m sure sells yukata as well. It was too corporate for my tastes, but the staff will help you pick out an entire outfit, so this is probably your best bet. In this neighbourhood, there’s more kimono shops as well, but none that I know the adresses of. In one of them, they had a lot of kimono upstairs, as well as two huge baskets of used geta for 100 yen.

Japan, 〒604-8061 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 寺町 六角下式部258

8. Kiyomizu-dera

The streets, especially the backstreets around here are full of shops, including a lot of rental kimono places. I found a nice one that sold kimono and yukata, but I can’t seem to find their bussiness card or their adress anymore.

If you want to spend a day looking around for kimono and are on a tight budget, I recommend going to Sanjo station, look at the shop (nr 2) there, then take the train towards Higashiyama (you can also walk, but the train is much faster) and look at shops nr 5, 4, 6 and 3, in that order.

If you don’t have the time, check out the Kimono Sakura shop (nr 1b) and then if they don’t have what you’re looking for, go to Chicago (nr 7).

Ofcourse, these are just a tip. I spend 12 days in Kyoto, so I took my time and did a lot of wandering around looking for kimono, but not everybody has the time. If you want to have more tip about stuff to visit, you can always send me a question!

Oh, and if you are looking for yukata, the sentence "sumimasen, yukata ga arimasu ka?" is your best friend.

I hope this helped!

(I have received several anon asks about yukata lately so here is a general public answer thanks to @tomblrraider‘s ask :D)

With Summer and matsuri season on its way, you should have no trouble finding yukata in Kyoto, to buy or rent :) I have not been there in a while and I don’t know what is your budget so it’s a bit hard to guide you.

Kyoto has many kimono shops all around town, from cheap to mind blowing price tags. Malls can be a good place to start. In family shops, cheaper merch is often kept on ground/first floor or upfront (expensive stuff being shown on demand) . Second hand brand Tansuya also offered yukata for Summer back then it seems they still do. Flea markets of Toji (every 21st) / Kitano Tenmangu (every 25th) can be fun yet overwhelming places to shop too!

Lastly, if the place you stay at permits it, you can also shop online (Rakuten for ex, they also have an English mirror site) and have your items delivered quickly!

To dress in yukata, you will need :

1 yukata

1 hanhaba obi (women half sash), kaku obi (men obi), or heko obi (unisex soft sash)

2 koshihimo (tie)

non mandatory: hadajuban (slip), geta (wooden sandals), obijime (decorative belt tie), obidome (belt brooch), netsuke (dangling belt decorations)

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For perfect fit, a woman Yukata should be more or less your total height (extra fabric will be tucked at the waist) and fit you arms wrist to wrist (this last point is often impossible to achieve for Westerners - it’s ok ^^). A man one should be around 30-40cm smaller than wearer’s height (men don’t tuck fabric at the waist) and their sleeves will be a tad different (no openings on their back).

High grade yukata (like true indigo ones) are hard to find and very, very expensive.

Most yukata are now machine sewn and many (sold online or not) are made in China. Some have excellent price/quality. Other are cheaper, but fabric is often very light which mean they are more fragile and sheer… and sheer is a pain when dressing!

Imo, try to find opaque coton or hemp. Natural fibers mean your yukata will be comfy to wear despite Summer heat. Heavier fabric mean it will be easier to dress + you will be able to go lighter in undergarment departement. Less layers = more comfort!

Yukata is usually worn with a slip (hadajuban style) with no collar (see below). Some have short sleeves, some don’t. With sheer yukata it’s hard to go without (your skin will show by transparence). In an opaque yukata, you can simply go on with a tank top + low waist short/light wrap-around skirt nobody will know ;)

(Some people also pad their waist to achieve perfect silhouette but I think it’s sheer madness considering Japanese smothering Summer ^^;)

To know how to put on your yukata, have a look on youtube you’ll find many tutorials in Japanese or English; Uniqlo has released awhile back those step by step:

The obi know shown here is tied with a hanhaba obi and is called a Bunko musubi. Many other variations exist, here are just a few on my blog 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

With all that, I hope you’ll enjoy your stay :D

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Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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Ponto-chō by David Panevin Via Flickr: Nakagyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

[ofhouses]

Dear friends, OfHouses will continue to publish even more old forgotten houses. For the next four weeks, stay tuned for: The Show Must Go On, part II.

(Cover: Kazumasa Yamashita /// Face House /// Nakagyō-ku, Kyōto, Japan /// 1974.)

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A gem in Nakagyō-ku to Rokuon-ji.

Canon 5D & 24-105mm f/4L. Dec, 2016.

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Premier concert de la tournée japonaise ce soir à Kyoto chez @goulierphilippe au F.S.N. BAR // Adress: 〒604-8032 Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Nakagyō-kuNakagyō-ku, Yamazakichō, 河原町 六角テラスビル 通六角東入ル山崎町236 F.S.N Bar

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Where To Drink Coffee In Kyoto, Japan

Most checklists for trips to Japan are sure to include two major destinations: Tokyo, the capital city, and Kyoto, Japan’s cultural center. While Tokyo is ever-changing and ever-bustling, Kyoto moves at a slower pace and is committed to the preservation of its history. Still, Kyoto has kept up with the times: bullet trains, neon lights, and modern architecture are at home here too.

Kyoto Station, Kyoto’s transportation hub, is a wonder of plate glass and steel—with elements of futurism and cubism on display. Step outside and you’ll be greeted by the Kyoto Tower, a Space Needle–shaped observation deck plucked out of a 1950s time-traveler comic book. Walk a few blocks in any direction from the station, however, and you’ll likely stumble upon a house or temple that has been standing for hundreds of years. The juxtaposition of Japan as hyper-modern and deeply traditional can be seen here in real time, which is perhaps why new wave coffee is so at home in Kyoto.

Kurasu Kyoto

Once you’ve absorbed the architectural marvel of Kyoto Station, head a few blocks west to find Kurasu Kyoto—a stellar example of the way Kyoto blends tradition with the modern. Kurasu is small, but the cafe’s open and clean layout keeps you from feeling cramped. Traditional stonework floors are trafficked by patrons holding pour-overs, and the white ash counters make a good home for a matte black La Marzocco Linea PB.

Before a physical location was developed, Kurasu found its place in the coffee community by selling curated Japanese coffee-ware online, and later as a subscription service featuring Japanese roasters. Now in the real world, Kurasu Kyoto is part cafe and part showroom for the team’s favorite coffee tools and beans. A handcrafted mug filled with coffee from Single O Japan makes a good start to any day, especially one in Kyoto.

Kurasu Kyoto is located at Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Shimogyō-ku, Higashiaburanokōjichō, 552, 600-8235. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Weekenders Coffee Tominokoji

Winning the award for Kyoto’s most interesting cafe location is Weekenders Coffee Tominokoji. Here in the back corner of a parking lot is a beautiful cafe built in the tradition of the city’s homes—a purposeful rebuke to the trend of Western cafe fads influencing coffeehouse design. Weekenders thinks of the parking lot as an air pocket between the quiet oasis of a cafe and the cramped Kyoto streets. While sipping on an espresso and staring at a mini fish pond, it’s true that the town feels miles away.

Weekenders Coffee roasts its own, and its coffees are on the lighter and brighter side of the spectrum. Fans of Scandinavian coffee will be pleased by the tart and vibrant flavors in each cup. Fans of Kyoto will be pleased by the hospitality and traditional design.

Weekenders Coffee is located at Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Nakagyō-ku, Honeyanochō, 560, 604-8064. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Drip & Drop Coffee Supply

Located below Piece Hostel Sanjo, down a suspiciously narrow set of stairs, is Drip & Drop Coffee Supply. Space is often at a premium in this old city, but this cafe is roomy. The lighting is dim, the seating is cozy, and the atmosphere is distilled hip. Those searching for a spot to recharge with a book, get a simple coffee cocktail, or grab a light lunch should steer toward this coffeehouse.

The baristas at Drip & Drop are friendly and experienced when it comes to communicating with weary travelers. With four coffee blends to choose from and several brew methods on the menu, most visitors will find a combination that works for their palette. After hiking through a few hundred temples, a cup of iced coffee spiked with frozen fruit and mint ice cubes will amp you up for the next wave of sightseeing.

Drip & Drop Coffee Supply is located at Kyōto-fu, Kyoto-shi, Nakagyō-ku, Asakurachō, 531, PIECE HOSTEL SANJO B1F, 604-8074. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Light Up Coffee Kyoto

The scrappy young team from Tokyo’s Light Up Coffee recently took a big step in its mission to spread better coffee across the country by opening a location in Kyoto. Steps away from the banks of the Kamo River, nestled in a shopping street, Light Up serves specialty coffee to locals and tourists.

Light Up Coffee’s offerings are subtle and understated, allowing the drinker to pick out the flavors of each cup carefully while slowly sipping. Kyoto seems to be a perfect match for this style: deliberate, careful, and full of hidden beauty. Traveling coffee geeks will notice that the ceiling lamps are modeled after espresso tampers. Everyone will appreciate the cheery brightness of the decor and the coffee.

Light Up Coffee is located at Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Kamigyō-ku, 252 Seiryūchō, 602-0822. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

% Arabica Higashiyama

% Arabica (Percent Arabica) sits among some of Kyoto’s most iconic spots. With careful attention paid to every inch of this cafe’s design, it’s no wonder that % Arabica is beginning to outpace the surrounding historic sites on Instagram. The cafe’s walls, floors, and counters are all in shades of white but the warm yellow glow of the lighting keeps the space from feeling sterile.

Widely known as a latte-art specialty shop, this store places a lot of emphasis on presentation. That being said, a creamy latte crafted on a Slayer espresso machine may be just what you need for your walk over to Kiyomizu-dera or Ninezaka.

% Arabica is located at Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Higashiyama-ku, Hoshinochō, 87-5, 605-0853. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Dot.S

One of Kyoto’s newest cafes is also one of the more interesting corporate cafe combinations around. This coffeehouse is part coffee oasis and part Smart Car showroom. The combination of traditional Kyoto motifs, new wave coffee, and tiny automobiles may hurt your brain, but the coffees from And Coffee Roasters and Single O Japan might help you through.

A quaint Japanese garden is right outside the doors, a Mahlkönig EK 43 and a Slayer grace the counter, while a decorative La Marzocco sits on a tatami mat. Oh, and there is a Smart Car or two parked in there as well. Considering this eclectic combination, it seems appropriate that the National Museum of Modern Art is just a block away.

Dot.S is located at Kyōto-shi, Kyōto-fu, Sakyō-ku, 20 Okazaki Minamigoshochō, 606-8334. Follow them on Facebook.

Akatsuki Coffee

This local cafe is a bit farther north than the average traveler might venture, but if you find yourself heading that way, add Akatsuki to your itinerary. The married couple behind the counter serves up Weekenders Coffee Roasters and beautifully prepared homemade cakes. Be warned, Akatsuki has a strict no-computer policy, which some may find refreshing.

Opening at 9:00 a.m., Akatsuki starts earlier than most cafes in the region. This is a shop that locals frequent and its homey feeling can be comforting to homesick travelers. If you’re not feeling nostalgic, you can still benefit from a quiet and serious cup of coffee at this hidden gem.

Akatsuki Coffee is located at Kyōto-fu, Kyōto-shi, Sakyō-ku, Ichijōji Akanomiyachō 15-1, 606-8182. Visit their official website.

For many Japanophiles, Kyoto is the ultimate destination. There is history, striking scenery, and hospitality at every turn. Kyoto is home to 17 Unesco World Heritage Sites, which can be humbling under any circumstances. With so much history, art, and culture in the region, it’s good to take a step back occasionally and attempt to absorb some of what you’ve seen—and what better way to reflect on these things than with a good cup of coffee?

Eric Tessier is a freelance journalist based in Providence. Read more Eric Tessier on Sprudge. 

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