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  • Nijo Jinya (Ogawa Residence)
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Omiya-dori Oike Sagaru Sanboomiyacho 137
    This old manor belonged to a wealthy merchant in the Edo period, and served as lodging for Daimyos who came to visit Kyoto and didn't have manors of their own. The outside walls are earthen to prevent fires, and the ceilings have mushakakushi warrior hiding spaces, as well as hanging stairs, hidden stairs, and other anti-enemy fittings. Tours require reservations.

    Nijo Jinya was a traditional house during samurai period and had been converted into an inn for residing and viewing by visitors. Nonetheless during our visit there by early April, we were a bit...

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  • Sanjo-ohashi Bridge
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nakagyou-ku Nakajimachou Ohashi Town Higashiyama ku
    This bridge is in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. It was the westernmost of the 53 stages of the Tokaido Highway, one of the Gokaido, or five main roads during the Edo period. Today the bridge is made of concrete and consists of two traffic lanes and a sidewalk. Beside the bridge there are statues of Yajirobei and Kitahachi, the main characters from Tokaidochu Hizakurige (Sahnk's Mare). There's also an ekiden monument marking the spot that was the start of Japan's first ekiden relay walking race.
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  • 1928 Building
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Sanjo Gokomachi
    A five-minute walk from Sanjo Station and an eight-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station. Situated at the intersection of Sanjo-dori Street and Gokomachi-dori Street, this building was built in 1928 to serve as the Kyoto branch office of the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun newspaper company. The building's design includes a distinctive balcony whose shape was modeled after the company emblem, stylish lamps on either side of the main entrance, and art deco influences. A rare example of architecture from this period, the building has been designated a Tangible Cultural Property by Kyoto City. The building still looks as it did when it first opened and its distinctive arched hall is used to host a variety of performances as Art Complex 1928.
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  • Fumitsubaki Building
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Sanjodori Karasuma Nishi Iru Mikuracho 79
    A commercial facility on the north side after going west from the Karasuma-Sanjo Intersection. The building is a renovated western style wood building constructed in 1920 and is home to a cafe, gallery shop, and fashion brand store. It's a commercial facility that is also a transmission base for art and culture.
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  • Former Maekawa Tei
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Mibukayogoshocho 49
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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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