Kiyomizudera Temple (Clear Water Temple, 清水寺).
How could anyone miss Kiyomizudera Temple when visiting Kyoto? We were 2 weeks early, the foliage hadn't reached it peak yet, but the crowd had already started...
It can be reached by taking bus number 100 or 206. Admission is JPY300 per ticket.
On the way to the temple, there are some shops selling pottery, Japanese sweets, etc.
Beautiful pottery
Walking up to the temple...
A monk.
It was cloudy, but luckily didn't rain.
This is for hand-wash, not for drinking.
See what i meant? The foliage hasn't reached its peak yet, the autumn colour was not that appealing.
Looking down to Otowa Waterfall. People seeking good-luck were lining up for it.
Koyasu Pagoda
Wikipedia:
Beneath the main hall is the Otowa waterfall, where three channels of water fall into a pond. Visitors can catch and drink the waters, which is believed to have therapeutic properties. Drinking the water of the three streams is said to confer wisdom, health, and longevity. However, some Japanese believe that you must choose only two; if you are greedy and drink from all three, you invite misfortune upon yourself.
The stairs will lead you to Jishu Shrine, a shrine dedicated to deity of love and matchmaking.
"Imitated Maiko". They got their makeover from one of the shops downhill. Maiko is apprentice Geisha.
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