Have you ever stepped inside a building that felt like a city within a city? The Kyoto River Garden or the Kawaramachi Garden, as it is known, is a dazzling display of modern architecture and a sprawling collection of shops and restaurants – a microcosm of Kyoto itself. Standing before its giant glass facade, you can easily imagine the bustling energy within. It’s a haven of light, a contrast to the historic streets outside. Built on the site of a former department store, which was once the heart of Kyoto’s shopping district, the Kawaramachi Garden rose from the ashes in 2021 after the old building had to be demolished. It now stands proudly as a symbol of new beginnings for the city. It’s a reminder that even in a city as rooted in tradition as Kyoto, new trends sprout and innovation flourishes.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to