Toji flea market

Bamboo forest in Arashiyama

Mystical bamboo forest in Arashiyama outside of Kyoto had a tiny little fairy house and garden hiding in it. Blink and you miss it.

maiko hairdresser

peeked into a window in gion and spied a maiko having her hair done. felt like something that should never be seen. surprisingly unglam. fascinating.

maiko on the move

more fushimi inari [festival]

festival at fushimi inari shrine

street finds #4

mikoshi from fushimi festival

mikoshi are portable shrines. they house the enshrined deity and sacred objects are carried during festivals.

fushimi inari shrine

one of the most magical places on earth

street finds #3

ginkakuji and honen-in

last of the sakura

just had to post one more shot

more street finds: vehicles

maikos in gion

maikos are young geisha-in-training. i'm a bit obsessed.

kyoto at night

more seen on the street