25-OCT-2006
The 25th of each month is market day at Kyoto's Tenmangu Shrine. We spent the afternoon and evening observing the scene and trying some of the food. The market is massive, attracting thousands of people and spilling out of the Shrine's grounds into the neighbouring streets.
25-OCT-2006
It's a great place for people and pet watching. Mimi's owner was flattered to have her photographed.
25-OCT-2006
All kinds of things are available to purchase including antques and old kimonos.
25-OCT-2006
Food and drink are around every turn.
25-OCT-2006
Like anywhere else, you need to be knowledgable to determine the value of the antiques versus the old stuff.
25-OCT-2006
It's probably easier to choose a leash for Mimi, although we figure that her paws seldom touch the ground.
25-OCT-2006
It's easy to forget that you are at a shrine until you enter the inner precinct and see people praying.
Kimonos are quite a common sight in the streets of Kyoto, although many women seem to wear them just for special or formal events.
25-OCT-2006
The market began to slow down as darkness arrived.
25-OCT-2006
The shrine began to take on a special atmosphere as the lanterns were lit...
25-OCT-2006
and the faithful left the shrine to the night.