繁華街・四条河原町にある路地を入った「裏寺」といわれる一角に、大衆食堂、居酒屋、鍋料理屋、酒場と幅広く楽しめる「百練」はあります。昼飲みができると観光客もわざわざ足を運ぶほど。ドアを開けるとすぐに急な階段が現れる2階の店は、カウンターとテーブル席があり、老若男女が好みのスタイルで賑わいます。「あえて店にミスマッチなものにした」とベニヤ板に華麗な赤いバラを描いたKi-Yan。ド派手な絵なのになぜか帰りになって気がつく人が多く、しばし立ちつくして眺めているそうです。

Popular among a wide range of customers, Hyakuren known as a canteen, an izakaya-style pub, a nabe (hot-pot) restaurant or as just a bar-is located in a back alley of Kyoto’s vibrant Shijo Kawaramachi area. As Hyakuren serves alcohol all day, it is a perfect spot to enjoy an early drink. Steep stairs lead you to the bar on the second floor, which features both table and counter seating. Ki-Yan intentionally painted the elegant roses on the rough plywood panels of the staircase to contrast to the pub’s casual atmosphere. Although the gorgeous roses are so outstanding, apparently many of the customers notice them for the first time on their way back down the stairs…

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