KYOTO IN MID SUMMER

Visiting Kyoto in summer may not be a good idea,  because of its geography. Kyoto is in a basin that is hot in summer and cold in winter. It was hot indeed at 98.6°F in the afternoon on July 19. Still, going to Kyoto for the first time in five years after COVID-19 was exciting. I like the traditional atmosphere, Machiya townscape, and art.

 We decided to visit some places, like Golden Pavilion, Ryuanji、Sanneizaka, and Kyocera Museum.  The Golden Pavilion was as always crowded with many foreign visitors, maybe we were the only Japanese there. Despite the heat, we walked to the Golden Pavilion from our hotel, Roku Kyoto. It took about 10 - 15 min. one way, keeping hydrated on the way. 

Murakami Takashi Mononoke Exhibition is being held at Kyocera Museum. It was fun and interesting. I will post the article next week!