Having been in Japan for more than three years, I have clearly felt the legend of “every weekend it rains” in this country. The legend goes: the whole week is sunny, the sky is clear, and you start planning your trip for the weekend, then imagine the beautiful photos you will take here, but then on the weekend, it rains like hell, rains from morning to night, from night to the next morning. And that repeats so much that I have started to think maybe it is because of the bad things I have done in the past and then the retribution comes at this time :)))))
I started looking for indoor places to visit and take photos without worrying about the weather. Today, I'll introduce one of those places: Kyoto Museum – The Museum of Kyoto – Annex.
This museum consists of a main building primarily used for exhibitions and an annex building (the former Kyoto branch of the Bank of Japan, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property) that hosts a variety of special events, including exhibitions and concerts, in its halls.
At the time of my visit, the museum was hosting the Kyoto Graphie (International photography festival) , which featured a show of works by Alejandro Gonzales . Check out some of the works here.
Going deeper into the museum, on the first floor you'll find a simulation area that replicates the ancient Kyoto old town.
Additionally, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors feature exhibitions showcasing ancient Japanese documentaries and cartoons. The entrance fee is a one-time charge of 500 yen.
Museum address: https://goo.gl/maps/iYunyM5fKaQsKGcr8
Entrance fee for the museum: free
Admission fee for the Alejandro Gonzales exhibition: 1200 yen per visit. The exhibition runs from April 15 to May 14, 2023.
The shops outside and around the museum are equally charming, blending modernity with classicism, as is typical in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
It's raining, taking pictures of shops like this doesn't need editing :))) The lens I used today is Fujinon XF 33mm F1.4.
A “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” version of Blue Bottle Coffee in Kyoto :))) Click to see the address.
Just a 400-meter walk from the museum, you'll find a very eye-catching Starbucks Coffee store.
And the final location is Kyoto Station, where I captured my favorite photo of the day.
***************************************************************************************************************
Explore our useful services in Japan:
- Taking photos of individuals, couples, and families in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara: See more HERE
- Plan and schedule your trip to Japan: See more HERE
- eSim data, pocket wifi travel in Japan: See more HERE
***************************************************************************************************************
*** Please read the Copyright & Collaboration requirements carefully before copying or quoting the blog's content and images. Thank you.
Does this journey excite you?
If you found this blog article helpful, a cup of coffee from you would be a great boost for my next adventures.
Buy me a coffee
I really like Kyoto's style. There are many traditional features
The style is like Hue in Vietnam z :))) ancient, many temples.