Picturesque Shirakawa area in Gion
Picturesque Shirakawa area in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan. I om on a human powered rickshaw ride on a pleasant sakura (cherry blossom) lined path along a canal, thoroughly enjoying the ride. The canal is lined by willow trees, high-class restaurants and ochaya, (traditional Japanese tea houses), many of which have rooms overlooking the canal. As it is a little off the beaten path, the Shirakawa Area is typically somewhat more quietr than Hanami-koji Street. The path was pleasant enough, but just as I was beginning to think that it is getting to be a little crowded with tourists and cyclists, my good rickshaw puller-guide turned right to cross the lane itself over a delightful little stone bridge. Beautiful, isn't it? I later came here on foot later, but sadly it started raining heavily soon after and I was forced to beat a hasty retreat, back to my hotel, by cab. (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019)
Picturesque Shirakawa area in Gion
Picturesque Shirakawa area in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan. I om on a human powered rickshaw ride on a pleasant sakura (cherry blossom) lined path along a canal, thoroughly enjoying the ride. The canal is lined by willow trees, high-class restaurants and ochaya, (traditional Japanese tea houses), many of which have rooms overlooking the canal. As it is a little off the beaten path, the Shirakawa Area is typically somewhat more quietr than Hanami-koji Street. The path was pleasant enough, but just as I was beginning to think that it is getting to be a little crowded with tourists and cyclists, my good rickshaw puller-guide turned right to cross the lane itself over a delightful little stone bridge. Beautiful, isn't it? I later came here on foot later, but sadly it started raining heavily soon after and I was forced to beat a hasty retreat, back to my hotel, by cab. (Kyoto, Japan, Apr/ May 2019)