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Kyoto hodgepodge

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Ella

We are leaving Kyoto this morning, heading to Kanazawa so I thought I’d share some random last photos of Kyoto.

Below: Upscale vending machines

Hot sand or hot dog anyone?

Always jarring to see tourists playing dress up in rental kimonos

Below: Shop devoted to anime…or is that manga?

Entrance to the anime shop
Store front for statue maker

Below: Kyoto streets

Below: Our local supermarket

Below: Snack break, egg toast and yuzu float

Egg toast
Yuzu float

Below: Okonomiyaki restaurant, best ever

7 thoughts on “Kyoto hodgepodge”

  1. wynette says:
    April 22, 2025 at 10:05 am

    Ella, have you been tempted to rent a kimono? I’m guessing the answer is no. But it would be fun to see you in one.

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    1. Ella says:
      April 23, 2025 at 1:10 am

      I wasn’t even tempted. Walking in those things looks awkward. But they are beautiful.

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  2. Finance says:
    April 22, 2025 at 4:13 pm

    ¡Claro que sería interesante verte con un kimono! Me imagino que sería una experiencia única y divertida. El kimono tiene un estilo tan elegante y tradicional. Creo que podría combinar muy bien contigo. ¿Qué piensas de probar algo tan diferente?

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    1. Ella says:
      April 23, 2025 at 1:11 am

      It would be unique and the kimonos are beautiful but not for me this time.

      Reply
  3. David says:
    April 22, 2025 at 8:36 pm

    Here and in Grubb’s photos, it’s conspicuous that wires are all strung overhead, not buried. Reminds me of India

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    1. Ella says:
      April 23, 2025 at 1:12 am

      Nothing seems to be buried. Except maybe gas lines?

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    2. Ella says:
      April 23, 2025 at 7:53 am

      Yeah, that’s what it seems like.

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