Our second sightseeing day in Kyoto was packed full. I'll split into two posts. Overview:
- Morning visit to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple - a magnificent hillside location.
- Sally and Joe Anniversary celebration lunch (37 years)!
- Afternoon visit to the Nijo Shogun Castle in Kyoto, a short walk from our hotel.
- Theater in the evening - a sampler of Japanese theater traditions.
- Dinner in a small, off the beaten path wine bar.
In this post I'll cover only the Kiyomizu-dera temple, up through lunch.
What makes today's Buddhist temple stand out from ones visited earlier is its hillside location. This affords a great setting for the buildings, gardens, small shrines and spectacular views out over Kyoto and to the mountains beyond.
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| Steps at entrance, leading upwards. |
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| Plaza landing on the way up. |
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| Looking through ornate gate, back down over the city and mountains in distance. |
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| View of the top, just after starting down. |
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| View of iconic tiered tower. |
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| Plenty of gold, and honor to ancestors and deities. |
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| Curious custom of clothing the small statues. Reminded me of how some people will attire their small dogs, no disrespect intended. |
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| Looking back up over lush landscape as we make our way down. |
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| One last look back up through the gate as we leave. |
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JOE AND SALLY
at the
GARDEN CAFE, KYOTO
Who would have ever thought that we would celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary so far from home. What a great privilege it is to share so many memories and still be healthy and curious enough to be creating so many new ones! With gratitude for all experiences, health and the best family and friends.
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