Autumn Color Report 2012

Tons of people, either Japanese and foreigners come to Kyoto to enjoy the autumn leaves.
I found an useful site to know up-to-date information for it.

japan-guide.com
http://www.japan-guide.com/blog/koyo12/

Why don't you post your report for others?

Roku (small shop of folk handicraft)

Roku is on a busy street called 'Marutamachi dori' however it is easy to miss.
I think that's because not only the entrance is on the second flour but also the shop itself has a 'we do not want to bother' atmosphere in a good way.

Roku means tidy, standard and plain in Japanese.
There are potteries, kitchen tools, clothes and stationary.
I bought a basket made in Burkina Faso the other day. ummm interesting!

[ roku ]
075-756-4436
11:00 - 19:00
closed on Wednesday
access: from city bus stop 'Kumano Jinjya mae' walk one minutes

HP: http://www.rokunamono.com/
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/%E3%83%AD%E3%82%AF/112899465490912

Monster Street

Ichijyo street lies on the northern tip of Heian-Kyo (one of the Japanese former capitals), that is, the border between the internal and external. In Heian-kyo, some also said it was the route between the human world and the non-human world.
Rumour has it that on a dark night during Heian period, the old materials and goods dumped by humans transformed into Yōkai (called ‘Kutsumogami’). One after another, a throng of monsters marched into the capital via this Ichijo street.
Moreover, a second-hand market has been held for many years on the 25th day of every month at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, in the vicinity of Ichijo street, because apparently the people in the past started reselling their old belongings before they turned into monsters according to “Onmyo (Yin-yang) Yōkai emaki” written by ARAMATA Hiroshi.

Monster Street on Ichijo street
Oct 20th　（Sat）
Frea Market 16:00-
Monster Parade　18：30-

Kyoto Prefectural Office

Former Kyoto prefectural building was built by Meiji Era, It is the first of the Kyoto important cultural property.

Various work is made in this building still now.

And we can visit there on weekdays (Mon-Fri) between 10:00-17:00.

Some Volunteer will explore with us to show the inside (Free).

* Address: Yabunouchi-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8041

* Tel: 075-451-8111

* Access: 10-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line

* Official Website: http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/en/index.html

For further information;

http://www.kyoto.travel/2009/11/kyoto-prefectural-office.html

Kyoto Vegetarian Festival

10th Anniversary Kyoto Vegetarian Festival 2012
September 30th (SUN)
10AM - 5PM
In the Umekoji Park　(20min walk from J-Hoppers Kyoto)
Free Admission

The festival features over 100 booths of special vegetarian food, cosmetic, etc...
Also some performances are going on!


http://www.vegetarianfestival.jp/english.html

Cafe Kotsi

One day, I went to the Cafe Kotsi where was recommended by Kalie, one of my cool co-woker.





There are not only many books but also magazines and picture books.
I read four magazines about Europe.
Mmmmm..... I want to go back there!



They have some kind of french dish and bread.
The quiche I had was pretty good!

Kyoto is still hot.
During your sightseeing, discover some cafe with nice atmosphere!

Mitarashi Festival

People put their feet in the cool waters of the stream running through the shrine and pray for a healthy life.

detailed information;
http://www.rohm.com/rohm-saijiki/shimogamo/5_closeup/closeup_04.html

Jul 26th - Jul 29th
at Shimogamo shrine
17:30-22:30
tel: 075-781-0010
access: Kyoto city bus No. 205 from Kyoto station (220yen)