Kyoto's mountainous areas such as Lok-Hok and Ohara ushered in the peak of autumn leaves one step earlier than the city. Since the beginning of November, the color has begun to turn red, and the idyllic back mountain is dotted with the colors of the golden autumn. In this area, beautiful and quiet mountain temples such as Sanzen-in Temple and Silent Light Temple have opened a small antique shop that I want to stop by on the way to visit.
The "ancient prop tsukihihoshi" standing next to the sanhō leading to The Silent Light Temple
Follow the path that leads to the temple Silent Light Temple, which is related to the Tale of the Hiragami family. While listening to the babbling water of the creek, on the other side of the bridge there is a sign that reads "Old Prop Tsukihihoshi". From the window facing the river, you can see old Japanese baskets, bamboo baskets, daily necessities and cutlery. In the weeds that grow inadvertently, you can also feel the rustic seasonal interest.
The gently swaying green outside the window will turn into beautiful maple leaves in autumn
The owner, Makoto Yamamoto, said, "I want to create a life with my own hands next to nature." So he moved to the ancient house of Ohara. This small corner facing the Small River of Sando, with the scenery of the seasons by the window, is where people heading to The Temple of Silence stop. I wanted to introduce the good things of japan in this space, so I opened an antique prop shop.
Ms. Yamamoto, a shopkeeper who loves to travel and travels overseas, rediscovers the beauty of Japanese things
The store is not stocked with expensive antiques, but with everyday tools used in everyday life. In addition to small plates and small plates of about a few hundred yen, there are also medical medicine bottles, enamel supplies, antique baskets and bamboo baskets, which are easy to integrate into interior decoration.
Baskets for various purposes, the difference in weaving eyes is also interesting
Mr. Yamamoto said: "Wooden obons and lacquerware are very expensive crafts now, but at that time, many daily necessities were made. It's more reasonable than the current price, and a lot of it is made of very good wood. "Because it is durable and can be used for a long time, it can be passed on to the next generation while maintaining it."
Bean tray on a beech pallet (600 to 4,500 yen, tax included)
It is easy to introduce even beginners, and it is very popular as a gift in Kyoto to be a variety of bean plates and small plates. Because it is small, even a distinctive design and color is easy to challenge, and it can be a painting just by putting pickles and refreshments, which is also its charm.
Casual floral arrangements can also be used as a reference for interior decoration
In addition, on Saturdays and Sundays, November 19 and 20, when autumn leaves are at their peak, a small market called "Cornice Marche" will be held in the eaves space of the ancient houses. Bread, baked sweets, handicrafts, etc., are a collection of various products made in Kyoto, so you can enjoy them while admiring the autumn leaves of the samadō.
Autumn in Ohara announces the arrival of autumn leaves in Kyoto. How about taking a walk through an old prop shop that stands quietly like a hiding place and bringing home the props of ancient and beautiful Japanese life?
(Koda/ Tsukui Tamami Fumi / Koda Chisa)
[Old tools Tsukihihoshi]
70 Ohara Kusaocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Weekday confirmation website (around 11:00 ~ 15:00)
November 19 (Sat) 20 (Sun) 10:30 ~ 16:00 (rainy 23)
A 15-minute walk from Ohara by city bus
http://tsukihihoshi.blogspot.jp
photographer
Tamami Tsukui
Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1976. After graduating from Ritsumeikan University (Department of Western History), he worked as a projection technician for one year and officially began his photography career. From 2000 to 2002, he studied under photographer Hirama. Back in Kyoto, he worked in magazines, books, advertisements, family photos, and more. http://irodori-p.tumblr.com/