Finally finishing up this series, I have a collection of random bits and bobs, stuff I thought would be fun to share but just didn't warrant an individual post. Enjoy!
Shops line the street heading up the hill towards Kiyomizu Temple (can be seen in the distance). The shops were full of souveneirs, snacks and treats. Unfortunately, many were closed as I went first thing in the morning.
Another picturesque shop-lined street. This one was somewhere along the walk north from Kiyomizu to the subway station.
A small temple along the road. I passed by countless places like this one while walking around.
This restaurant front is representative of the typical street level architecture style in Kyoto. Notice the sliding wooden doors, the tile roof, and the paper lantern. This place was along Pontocho St.
Gion - famous entertainment district in Japan. There are still two Geisha houses operating here.
Gion is still a popular nightlife destination with many restaurants and clubs. Here is a typical view of the street after dark.
An array of paper lanterns at the Teramachi Shopping Arcade
KFC's Colonel Sanders as his Japanese alter ego - Samurai Sandozu
At least they're not afraid to call a pig a pig
The snack section at a Kyoto convenience store. If dried squid just isn't your thing, maybe some Pista - chios (seen in lower left) would be a better choice.
Sign seen in the window of an ice cream shop at Kinkakuji. Seems the welcome isn't quite as warm as intended.
Fountain Drink Machine - Equally adept at pouring cold fountain sodas or making a hot coffee.
Pocari Sweat Machine - What trip to Japan would be complete without partaking of a nice cold bottle of Sweat? Not a one, I think.
Alien Noodle Machine - Hot noodles is fairly straightforward (in Japan, anyways)... But what's with the aliens?
Necktie Machine - How convenient! I mean, seriously, how many times have you been on your way to work when you realize that you forgot your necktie? You can also stock up on SD cards, disposable cameras, and lithium batteries here. You know, just in case.
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