These shops were built at a turnpike travel center near Tokyo, based on an architecture 200 years ago. They sell foods in those days such as Kabayaki (broiled eel in soy sauce), Torinabe (chicken soup), Soba (buckwheat noodle) and variety of souvenirs. If some Ninja worked here and showed their skilled performance, I could be more satisfied. haha!
Interesting place! Have a nice weekend
ReplyDeleteOh, I love soba! I have to remind Rick we should have some before we leave on our trip.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming over to the Gypsy! I always appreciate it when you leave such a nice comment!
Hello rtc, I guess you meant that this area is a reproduction, but it is quaint and attractive all the same. Sometimes one comes across such "time capsule" neighborhoods in Taiwan, usually with similar architecture, but unfortunately these districts are fast succumbing to the wrecking ball.
ReplyDelete--Jim
How cool! Maybe there was a ninja secretly watching you and you didn't see him.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing architecture - the lovely wood and the tiles (?) on the rooftops are so unusual.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this special place.
Hello!What a beautiful and interesting place to visit!
ReplyDeleteLike the architecture! Thank you for sharing!
Have a lovely weekend!
Dimi...
Great photo, my friend. Thank you for sharing. Kisses!
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
ReplyDeleteWell, that is a welcome sight to see architecture from 200 years ago!
Hope the food is as good as it sounds.
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
It's always a pleasure to see the interesting sites you visit and share on your blog. And I want to thank you for always coming over to visit me and leaving special comments. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
so interesting place.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Very nice to see places like this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your photograph.
All the best Jan
What a beautiful place, full of atmosphere. I wouldn't mind a ninja as well :-)
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Can you read the Japanese letters?
ReplyDeleteI saw some old houses like this in an area of Kyoto. How amazing it is that they have survived, these frail wooden houses, even after so many earthquakes and natural disasters. They are a treasure!
ReplyDeleteMais um lugar absolutamente fascinante, que adorei descobrir, através das suas imagens!
ReplyDeleteBeijinhos
Ana