We started Day 2 to Kiyomizudera Temple, one of Kyoto's most prominent temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temple is made up of several shrines within its complex, and is known that not a single nail is used for the construction of this majestic temple.
The temple is a popular ground for cherry blossom and autumn maple tree watching.
Spotted a blackie spotting me.
The steep & busy shopping street of Higashiyama on the way up to Kiyomizudera Temple.
Downward path to other temples in the vicinity.
As always, there are distractions along the way.
A Bhuddist monk collecting alms.
Entrance steps leading to the temple.
The iconic temple gate.
Ladies posing in their lovely kimono.
Fallen leaves and bare tree, the sign of winter.
Worshippers leaving their blessings behind.
Typical kawaii V-pose isn't it?
Parking mine next to daddy's.
A leisure walk down the temple, with plenty of shops to patronise.
Big head stone statues
Happy smiling face of a satisfied customer.
We chance upon this artist and decided to buy some handmade tops from him.
A security guard making sure everything is in order before closing for the day.
We start and ended the day in a slow pace as we were in no hurry to be there and see them all. In fact, I like it more like this as it allowed me to take more photos. Instead of taking public transport, we walked and take our time to soak in the environment and atmosphere, stop and eat as we wished. This is the epitome of a great holiday.
And another travel trip awaiting....
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