#Sannen-zaka

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Places in Japan Moodboard

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Sannen-Zaka Slope

Postcard from Japan. Sannenzaka, or Sannen-zaka, is a stone-paved pedestrian road and tourist attraction in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The road is lined with traditional buildings and shops Thursday Take me To…

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Kyoto Sannen-zaka,Japan. Photography by omi @cram_box

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Starbucks Ninenzaka Kyoto

Starbucks Ninenzaka Kyoto /This is what I call a Starbucks, it's an amazing design, I think it was built like this to blend into the buildings around, it as this Starbucks is in a Heritage area.

(This Starbucks also has a different logo, as you can from the picture attached, being yellow, not in white and green. which is the normal logo of Starbucks, for the same reason)

[chelseainjapan-blog]

June 12- Kiyomizudera (plus Sannen-zaka & ninen-zaka) and Gion Tour

Today was probably my favorite day in Kyoto so far! We walked to Kiyomizudera and enjoyed the different buildings of the temple. At first impression, I could tell it was a hot tourist destination and many of the girls noted the many kimono rentals and photography shops. When we headed into the temple, I was excited to see the 1,000-armed Canon and also the special fountain. The temple itself was very beautiful, and I thought the statue of Canon was probably the best I’ve seen yet. Addedly, the different versions of Canon surrounding the popular statue added to its grandeur. I enjoyed the view of Kyoto from the temple and continued the walk to the fountain, where I chose the first open slot. The water was really refreshing and the experience itself was very fun. Afterward, we went into Canon’s womb, which was an extremely interesting experience. I didn’t think it would be THAT dark inside but it was actually pitch black and I was gripping the bead rope for my life. Funny enough, the wish I made came true almost immediately after I wished it (maybe I should convert). Exploring the streets of Sannen-zaka and nine-zaka, I had some of the best dessert dishes of my life. In Maccha House, I had a matcha tiramisu, and I also tried dango, a cinnamon cream puff, and soupless ramen. Then, we walked through Gion to watch a performance by the Gion Art Center, where we saw a maiko performance, bunraku, a tea ceremony, and more. The entire time I was distracted by some very obviously American people recording and taking pictures, then getting told to stop by the workers and continue breaking the rules LOL. Now I really see why Japanese people hate foreigners, it was genuinely so obnoxious. We ended the night by going to K36, a really nice rooftop bar, and enjoying the Kyoto sunset.

Academic Reflection

I couldn't help but compare my trip to Kiyomizudera to Sado's Shintokumaru festival as I thought back on it. Both occasions exposed me to the rich spirituality of Japanese culture, emphasizing the need of seeking purity and the presence of God. The procession of the Shintokumaru on Sado Island and the religious observances at Kiyomizudera Temple effortlessly blend together to show the inherent harmony of Japanese spiritual traditions. They both perfectly capture the fervor, reverence, and abiding faith that are fundamental components of Japanese cultural and religious activities.

The maiko performance at Gion Arts Center and Stanley's "Enlightenment Geisha" have similarities. Both depictions captured the commitment, discipline, and spiritual development inherent to geisha culture. The maiko's pursuit of excellence in each deed, gesture, and interaction echoed Stanley's depiction of the geisha attaining enlightenment via creative skill.

[matchachas-blog]

I think that today was one of the most fun days on this trip. We went to Kiyomizudera, sannen-zaka, ninenn-zaka, and Gion. The area around Kiyomizudera reminded me of Asakusa because of the small stall and stops lining the streets, except Sannen-zaka and ninenn-zaka had way more, and Sensōji is a shrine and Kiyomizudera is a Buddhist temple. We drank water from the 3 streams to get blessed either with longevity, succsss, or romance. We also went inside Kannon’s”womb” which was a pitch black tunnel with a prayer stone inside that you can touch. You are supposed to be “reborn” as you exit the tunnel. Afterwards we broke up for lunch and my friends Chelsea, Casey, and Sam got ramen. Then we went back to check out the uphill stores. I bought some accessories and the four of us had many sweet treats. Next was the Gion tour. We walked through Gion and Chelsea, Eliza, and I went to a Miffy bakery store and bought merch. In Gion, we watched a Gion Culture performance, which included chanoyu, koto music, ikebana flower arrangement, bungaku dance, kyogen comedy, Kyomai dance, and bunraku puppet theatre. I think that the kyogen comedy and the kyomai dance were the most fun and interesting. Kyogen comedy uses physical humor, absurdity, and wordplay and originated from acrobatic performances and dances. It focuses on the lives of ordinary people and uses archaic but everyday language, which made it popular with commoners. Kyomai dance originated in Kyoto and was designed for small tatami mat parlors. It was cool to get a taste a different cultural activities in a short time.

In the reading we discussed about the womb, where it is the womb of the deity Kannon. You grab onto a wooden rail with your left hand and walk through the maze, although there is only one direction to move in. Partway through the path, there is a prayer stone you can touch with your right hand and make a wish. The reading also talked about how Kiyomizudera is a place for worshippers to make wishes for this present life. After making your wish, you move on to the rest of the maze and when you come out, you are reborn.

There was also a section in the reading about the stream that is divided into three different pathways and each stand for something different. One is for longevity, another it for success such as in your business or student life, and the third is for romance. You first wash your hand and then you drink the water. You don’t know which stream stands for which gift, but if you take water from more than one stream Kannon will punish you for being greedy.

[naomi-in-japan]

6月12日 - Kiyomizudera (Sannen-zaka & Ninen-zaka streets) | Gion Tour

Today was quite an introspective day that allowed me to see potentially the real-life application of growing issues within the Kyoto area. Despite that, I still had fun as I got to experience new places and events unique to the area we went to as a class.

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Kiyomizudera ⛩️👘

The temple we visited had unique wooden architecture and structure that has withstood centuries. It was jam-packed with tourists, school groups, and locals alike. Some dressed in elaborate yukatas. Kiyomizu’s busyness could probably be attributed to the summer season and increased tourism after the pandemic.

Because of the spike in tourism, especially in an area like Kyoto with a lack of an elaborate train system like Tokyo, many tourists results to using the bus, making it quite overcrowded and hard for locals themselves to use such systems for their daily lives.

That being said, due to other factors resulting from this increased tourism, certain locals have a level of distress and distaste for the foreigners that visit. I experienced some rude harassment from some Japanese school students for being in Kyoto. While I am fine and certainly isn’t the shared sentiment of all locals, it really put into perspective the silent but growing issue that has recently accumulated.

Kyouzaka 🍡🚸

During our free time after the temple, two classmates and I found a small restaurant held in (what looked like) somebody’s house on Ninen-zaka Street. We had to remove our shoes as the place was full of tatami, and only one lady handled the service. The food was excellent, and it was very peaceful and quiet.

Starbucks ☕️⭐️

After lunch, we visited Starbucks in the same area to experience its unique traditional Japanese structure. Inside the Starbucks, it was bustling, but through patience and determination, we waited until seats were available. We got to sit in a tatami area and enjoyed our uniquely Japanese Starbucks, from tiramisu to Lemon cake frappuccino. After we finished, my other two classmates went off to shop a little more, but I took the time to sit and relax in the Starbucks until it was time to meet again for our last portion of the excursion.

Gion District 🪭🪕

In the Gion District, we got to see a performance by a Maiko along with an array of other traditional Japanese performative arts. While it did very much cater to foreigners and tourists, I think it was a great show to bring a tourist group who has no background or experience with Japanese culture to introduce them with a brief overview of some of the various arts.

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With that, I made my way back to the ryokan as tomorrow I, along with other students, plan to go to Universal Studios in Osaka. Overall in reflection, the area of Kyoto we visited was very much decked out with traditional aspects of Japanese culture and architecture throughout, especially in comparison to the modern metropolitan city of Tokyo. However, with a careful eye, you can notice the trickling effects that globalization is having, especially in places like Kyoto.

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📚 Academic Reflection 📚

The first academic reading was a sekkyo-bushi called Shintokumaru that gives context about the Kiyomizu temple that we visited and the healing that the Bodhisattva displayed.

The second reading was about Geisha and their history, lifestyle, and significance of them. This text applied to our excursion during our visit to the Gion District and even seeing a Maiko perform.

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inefekt69:Sannen-zaka - Kyoto, Japan https://georgianadesign.tumblr.com/post/718542261843050496

[randomnation]

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  -”things to do” Recommendations-

-TOKYO-

MariCAR Akihabara #1

Senso-ji Shrine

Meiji Shrine

Walk down Harajuku

Memory Lane - Shinjuku

-KYOTO-

Nishiki Market

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Sannen-zaka & Ninnen-zaka district

Fushimi-Inari

-NARA-

Todai-ji Temple

Nara-koen Park

 -Food Guide-

-TOKYO-

Shinjuku

Isetan Shinjuku (Luxury Food Court)*

Shinjuku Kappo Nakajima (Michelin Star/Affordable)*

Tsunahachi (Tempura)

Tenkuni (Tempura)

Shin Udon

Tokyo Mentsudan Udon

Menya Musashi (Ramen)*

Menya Kaijin (Ramen)

Fu-unji (Ramen)

Ichiran Ramen*

Tatsuya (Gyu Don)*

DEN (Modern)

Echigoya (Yakitori)*

Sarabeth (American Breakfast)

Shousuke (Yakitori)*

Sushi Tokyo Ten

Mister Donuts

Sushi-Zanmai Higashi*

Shibuya

Seirinkan (Pizza)

Maisen Aoyama Honten (Tonkatsu)*

Gion Tokuya (dessert)

-Akihabara-

Tonkatsu Marugo*

Maruka (Ramen)

Ginza

Birdland (Yakitori)*

Aoki (Sushi)

-Roppongi-

Naniwaya (Teriyaki)

Savoy (Pizza)

Tsukiji

Edogin (Sushi)

Sushisei (Sushi)

Sushi Iwa (sushi)

Sushi Dai

Meguro

Masakichi (Yakitori)

Tonkatsu Tonki

-Sugamo-

Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodles (Ramen)*

Duck ramen

-KYOTO-

Yamamoto (Udon)

Iroha Kitamise (Sukiyaki)

Ramen Sen No Kaze (Ramen)

Gion Tokuya (dessert)

Sushisei (Sushi)

Den Shichi (Sushi) 

Ganko Sushi

Ippudo (Ramen)*

Ramen Muraji

Inoichi (Ramen)

No Name Ramen*

Warai (Okonomiyaki)

Torito (Yakitori)

Owariya (Soba)

Omen Ginkaku-ji (Udon)

Ootoya

Asuka

Inoda Coffee

Arashiyama Yoshimura*

OSAKA

Minami

Chibo (Okonomiyaki)

Ajinoya (Okonomiyaki)*

Takoyaki Wanaka Sennichimae (Takoyaki)

Yakiniku M Hozenjiyokocho (Steak)*

Ryukishinraizu (Ramen)

Tsukemen Nidaime Misawa (Ramen)

Gekiryuu (Ramen)

Teuchisobaakari (Soba)

Nishiya (Soba)

Kamatakeudon (Udon)

Tsuki no Odori (Yakitori)

Shinsaibashi Madras 5 (Curry)*

Tennoji Area

Yamachan (Takoyaki)

Kita

Kiji (Okonomiyaki)

Bon (Kushikatsu)

Gunjou (Ramen)

-NARA-

Mellow Cafe (Italian/Pizza)

Wakasa (Curry)

Yoshinohonkuzu Tengyokudo Narahonten

*Highly Recommend

[inefekt69]

Kyoto, Japan

[davecurry8]

Yasaka Pagoda- Kyoto

[ileftmyheartintokyo]

Sannen-zaka by M_Strasser Via Flickr: One of the prettiest streets of Kyoto, particularly in spring. Of course I'm not the only one who thinks so, so during the day there's a whole avalanche of people strolling up and down the street.

[thegreato1ne]

New on 500px : Sannen Zaka Street by manjik by manjik Feel free to follow me on : Instagram /Facebook /Flickr /Twitter from 500px For download Click Here

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Sannen Zaka Street by manjik Aerials Harrogate

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Nomura Yoshimitsu Sannen-zaka, Kyoto  1931

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Kiyomizudera Starbucks

Sannen-zaka street which connects Kiyomizu-zaka street has old fashioned buildings and streets alongside it too.