Camden in Kyoto

After the snow and the temples, we were absolutely frozen and stopped to get some hot chocolates on our way to central Kyoto. The main shopping area in Kyoto is completely covered, and so for a while we were safe from the snow. However, the coolest street of all leads out of the shopping arcade and suddenly it's like you're in Camden - there's even a Paul Smith shop! We headed down this street, not to buy anything but more to watch the crowds of Japanese weaving in and out of the shops, they were loving it!

As we were walking along, we came across an outdoor cafe called Soboro Social Design Cafe - 'The Premium Hotdog'. Who could resist?! It had such a funky feel to it. Jazz in the background and patio heaters. We had to try one... So we were in Kyoto, beers in hand, an outdoor heater and possibly the most delicious hotdogs we've ever had - truly premium!

All fuelled up and ready to go, even against the snow, we headed back to the arcades and did some shopping... We can't say anymore cos it's a secret... Shhhushhhh.... ;-)

We got some cool bits...