Many of the downtown shopping areas in Japan have these covered structures that make them into shopping arcades. The are still outdoor spaces but the roof keeps much of the weather at bay. The roof also creates a unified look that adds continuity to a shopping area. Teramachi arcade is located in downtown Kyoto that runs perpendicular to Shijo Dori.
Aug 10, 2012
Teramachi Arcade - Kyoto, Japan
Many of the downtown shopping areas in Japan have these covered structures that make them into shopping arcades. The are still outdoor spaces but the roof keeps much of the weather at bay. The roof also creates a unified look that adds continuity to a shopping area. Teramachi arcade is located in downtown Kyoto that runs perpendicular to Shijo Dori.