5.16.2008

Exploring Kyoto, Japan@Travel


Grand shrines and Buddhist temples make Kyoto one of Japan's prettiest — and priciest — cities to visit. Yasaka Shrine, left, dedicated to the gods of health and prosperity, gets millions of tourists every year.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


Pontocho Dori, a long and skinny alley, feels like a Japanese movie-set come to life: lanterns and looming billboards light the way past dozens of restaurants, bars and teahouses.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


Bar Majorica, a jazz club, in Pontocho.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


Bistro Zuzu is an izakaya, or Japanese pub, that serves homey snacks, most under 1,000 yen and many with a French twist.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


A Saturday night at Sri Bar.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


The Efish Cafe, an exceedingly cute riverside spot for cake and coffee.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


Arches support an aqueduct at Nanzen-ji temple, possibly the most beautiful — and therefore most popular — tourist attractions.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


The Sanmon, or Mountain Gate, at Nanzen-ji temple.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times


Stepping stones cross a tranquil koi pond at Nanzen-ji.

Photo: Basil Childers for The New York Times

@Source: nytimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/04/27/travel/0427-FRUGAL_index.html

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