kyoto III - kiyomizu (temple) n our ryokan!

took a bus to iyomizu - high up on the mountain, walked around 15 min to reach the temple from the bus stop. it was named after the pure water, which we get to drink later from Otowa-no-taki, the three water stream.




walking up...




we went into the 'stomach' - complete darkness! and saw a lightened up stone...






drinking holy water








kyoto tower and the city far away..





the temple includes a few other srines - Jishu-jinja, a god of love is highly recommended by dr kong before i go =p


u need to touch this stone with eyes close n walk to another one without opening yr eyes=p




market outside the temple






great food sampling place - with green tea provided!




kawaii minnie!


back to kyoto station




tower under construction...


kyoto traffic light with old japanese music


hotel iida - 9450yen for a double room per nite - a nice ryokan!






hai dozo!


ready for Nara!