下鴨神社近くの窓飾りClose to the south entrance of Shimogamo Shrine is a block of opulent homes that back onto the Takano River just before it flows into the Kamo River.
Within one of them was a window that had been filled with a table, screen, and vase in which there was a bright red floral decoration.
Several of the houses in the neighborhood has similar, purpose-built windows that faced the street. These are common in older homes in central Kyoto, in which there are flowers or byobu screens or something decorative for the benefit of those walking by.
On a cold gray day, the lighting and red were a welcome sight.
The torii gates below announce that you are entering sacred ground, the shrine itself.
For those interested in cycling there, from the Eiden Demachiyanagi train station, ride west across the bridge. At the first street on the right, turn right (north).
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