Kyoto, Japan - A complex shopping mall converted from a century-old school building: HULIC Garden

On the banks of the Takaragi River between Sanjo and Shijo in Kawaramachi, Kyoto, there is a classical building with a huge lawn #立誠花园HULIC, a complex shopping mall that combines Blue Bottle Coffee, a library, a green plaza, and The Gate Hotel. Its predecessor was Kyoto City Risei Elementary School, which was founded in 1869. It is known as the #OriginofJapaneseMovies and has a long history. Although the exterior and interior have been renovated, it still retains the style of the old school building and a large lawn area for people to relax. It is very chill, especially since there is Blue Bottle Coffee in the store. It is definitely a favorite of literary and artistic tourists. You can buy a cup of coffee, sit on the lawn and chat, watching the tourists coming and going on Gaolai River in front. It is super comfortable! The old school building of Licheng Primary School is a classical Baroque building. After renovation, it was combined with modern architectural techniques and is very beautiful and tasteful. The hotel inside, The Gate Hotel, has a double-arched high lobby. Although it is not high, you can overlook the Takaraigawa and Kamogawa rivers. Staying here must be very elegant and leisurely. It is quite comfortable to stroll along the Takaragi River. Both sides are planted with cherry blossoms. It must be very beautiful to visit during the flower season. The nearby Kiyamachi Street is lined with restaurants and the izakayas are brightly lit. It's hard to imagine that in such a bustling Kawaramachi district, there is such a hidden gem. I highly recommend sitting on the grass and enjoying the breeze. HULIC Garden Kyoto Rissei Garden Hulic Kyoto Address: 310-2 Bizenjimacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8023 Japan #日本探店 #京都景点 #高雅川 #Licheng Primary School #Licheng GardenHULIC #BlueBottleCoffee #thegatehotel