Kyoto (2), Japan

The next day I went to the Eastern hills to see more breath taking attractions.

Some traditional town houses can be seen in Gion on the way to Kiyomizu-dera which is my favorite place in Kyoto.

 
Gion 

traditional style at Gion

 Yasaka Pagoda

Yasaka pagoda

The temple Kiyomizu-dera was first built 798 AC but today's buildings are from 1633. It belongs to the Hosso school of Buddhism. 

Kiyomizu entrance 

entrance to Kiyomizu-dera temple

 Kiyomizu-dera gate

wonderful gate at Kiyomizu-dera entrance


Kiyomizu dragon

Dragon dance
 cleaning water

cleaning hands and mouth with spring water


Kiyomizu-dera overlooking city

Kiyomizu-dera overlooking Kyoto
 temple view

Yasaka and Kiyomizu-dera

 
Matchmaker

fertility rabbit and matchmaker
 Teapot lane

Chawan-zaka (teapot lane)
 
As a memory to Shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi, his wife erected the Kodai-ji temple in 1605. It has an outstanding garden with a pavillion on an island in a pond. Next to the garden you can walk along a nice bamboo forest.

Kodai-ji

islet in the garden pond of Kodai-ji
 Bamboo forest

bamboo forest with moss on the ground
 
Geisha

Kyoto geisha
 Maruyama

crane at Maruyama park

Links

Kyoto Guide
 Kyoto tourism and culture information system

 
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