Syuusui-tei Tea house 拾翠亭

Shusuitei, located in the southwestern part of the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park (Kyoto Gyoen), was built as a secondary residence for the Kujo family—a prominent aristocratic house—and is considered a valuable cultural heritage site that offers insight into the lifestyle of that era and the *sukiya-shoin* architectural style.

Although it was drizzling on the day of my visit, the quiet garden—with its foliage just beginning to turn autumn colors—was truly beautiful.

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The Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) 時代祭り2026

Yesterday, October 22nd, was the day of the Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages).
The Jidai Matsuri is one of Kyoto’s three major festivals, featuring a grand historical pageant that unfolds along the city’s main thoroughfares.
Many visitors from abroad were also among those watching the procession.

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