RE: Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, the streets of Higashiyama, by @japon (tranlated from French)

[blorg]

The author went at a really good time. For any tour sites in Japan like this you have to go EARLY in the morning or late in the evening (before sunset), otherwise you'll be swarmed by massive tourists. All the tour groups typically visit between 9am-5pm.