Originally Posted by
robyng
I guess if people want to avoid tourists in Kyoto - they should avoid cherry blossom season. Perhaps go in the heat of the summer - or the cold of the winter. Then they'd only be dealing with some pretty nasty weather.
Robyn
These are actually memorable times to visit this parallel Universe masquerading as a city.
O-bon with the evening time mountainside fire symbols (daimonji) is something I will never forget in my life. It's soaking humid and hot until darkness falls but that's what the surrounding mountains and the onsen hidden there are for. (And transport can be arranged for those in need)
And, ah, green tea ice cream cones...
On the other hand, winter can be equally charming. Again, a hot bath and a hearty stew (nabe) are pre-requisites of staying warm but then, this is ancient knowledge in all of Asia.
Even rainy season has the Gion Matsuri...After all these years I finally understand why people prefer to wear airy and light yukata then.
