When wandering in the streets of Sannenzaka in Kyoto, it’s easy to believe you’ve been projected back in time.

The wooden houses and the tiles on the pavement, although renovated, are quite effective at making you expect crossing path with a samurai.

If you are lucky, you might see a maiko-san (an apprentice geisha) furtively walk down the streets in front of you, making the illusion even more real.

Streets of Sannenzaka in Kyoto
Streets of Sannenzaka in Kyoto