Outtakes from the atmospheric alleys of Ponto-chō, Kyoto.
The bars here only fit a handful of people and the restaurants are intimate by design. The dim glow of the lamps spills out on to the tiled paving and you’re presented with a wide range of culinary and beverage choices. Sitting alongside the Kamogawa River is the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring what Kyoto has to offer. Keep an eye out and you might even spot a geisha or a maiko.
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