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Kyoto Shimabara Wachigaiya

Fri, September 28, 2018, by Muza-chan
Beside Sumiya, another important building preserved in its original form in the historic district of Shimabara, Kyoto, is Wachigaiya, photographed here. Built 330 years ago, it was both an okiya, a geisha house, and an ageya (restaurant where geisha work).

Wachigaiya, Shimabara, Kyoto
EXIF info:

Nikon D700
Lens: 14mm F/2.8D
Focal Length: 14mm
Aperture: F/7,1
Shutter Speed: 1/128s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 800


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