Monks are not an uncommon sight around the city, The centre of town, around Sanjo and Shijo is the spot where they're most oft sighted. Here we're in Higashiyama, an area in which is famed for it's tradition and home to some of Kyotos most famous sights. (Kiyomisadera, Kodaiji, Yasaka-jinja to name but a few). Monks are required to offer up prayers, not only in temples but in the streets themselves. It's a gruelling task, which may involve occupying a location from sunrise to sunset, and continuous prayer. This was shot around mid afternoon, and he looked tired and weary, stealing a few moments for himself to recover his energy and composure before resuming his duties.