Many jewelry shops are located in the Tatemachi Shopping District. The older shops go back years and years, so you can see the interesting contrast of old and new.
A little past the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, this tree reaches to the sky.
The River Sai is sometimes called a “manly” river, maybe for its occasional but powerful torrents of rough water.
The “W” Hills (double hills in Japanese) are slightly famous, having appeared in the writings of Inoue Yasushi. These hills somewhat resemble the letter “W” and lead to Teramachi Street.
Compared to the Ginza, Tatemachi Street on Saturday afternoon is pretty laid back.
The walkway leading up to Kenrokuen Gardens.
This cute little piggie goes “boo-boo-boo” all the way home, to his home in Tatemachi.