Kansai Travelogue 01
Nishiki Tenmangu and Kamogawa River ๐ธ๐ ๐บ๐ฟ To reach Gion Shijo Station for the Keihan train to Uji in the evening, we took a break and then set off northward to Nishikikoji, heading towards Shin-Kyogoku for dinner. ๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐บ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๏ธ Along the way, we inevitably passed by the so-called famous Nishiki Market and caught a glimpse of Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine. ๐ฏ ๐ The market was predominantly filled with foreigners, ๐บ๐ฟ and the stalls were a mix of small eateries catering to Western tourists, as well as vendors selling 'authentic old Kyoto snacks' and 'traditional Japanese crafts', essentially a covered Xi'an Muslim Quarter. ๐ ๐บ๐ฟ ๐ข #Japan #Travel ๐๐ธ