Kyoto

July 14, 2009
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Wonderful to see this lady in Kimono making appearance
A warm sunny day in Kyoto made a great backdrop to these photos which include some Temples, Kimono, Yukata, and the general peaceful nature of Kyoto. A great place to visit.
The entrance way to Kiyomizudera. The red paint on this structure really stands out on as you can up the hill and first see it
The entrance way to Kiyomizudera The red paint on this structure really stands out on as you come up the hill and first see it
Peace out Japan. Four ladies out for the day in their Yukata having just toured around the Temple grounds
Peace out Japan Four ladies out for the day in their Yukata having just toured around the Temple grounds
The inner entrance to the main Temple area. A small fee is required to go past this area, but the view from inside is worth it
The inner entrance to the main Temple area A small fee is required to go past this area but the view from inside is worth it
Drinking the water is said to bring you luck and good health. In the summer it can get quite crowded as it is a popular area
Drinking the water is said to bring you luck and good health In the summer it can get quite crowded as it is a popular area
The roof of the main Temple
The roof of the main Temple
Bright red buckets in case of fire. I'm sure they have other ways of putting out fires as well as these buckets
Bright red buckets in case of fire Im sure they have other ways of putting out fires as well as these buckets
There are many places to wash your hands at the Temple to cleanse them before praying
There are many places to wash your hands at the Temple to cleanse them before praying
The main Kiyomizu-dera stage area.
The main Kiyomizu dera stage area
Looking back at the stage from a different angle. You can see the slope on the stage like a theater stage
Looking back at the stage from a different angle You can see the slope on the stage like a theater stage
International tourists mixed in with Japanese tourists wearing yukata. nice mix
International tourists mixed in with Japanese tourists wearing yukata nice mix
Like a scene from sen to chiharu, the anime movie
Like a scene from sen to chihiro the anime movie
The grounds of the Temple, built on the side of the mountain are quite natural and have plenty of greenery
The grounds of the Temple built on the side of the mountain are quite natural and have plenty of greenery
A couple out walking through the Temple grounds
A couple out walking through the Temple grounds
wind chimes, the sound of summer
wind chimes 風鈴 the sound of summer
unsure of what this man represents, but he is giving it a good promotion
unsure of what this man represents but he is giving it a good promotion
simply Kyoto
simply Kyoto
one of the great shops near Kiyomizu-dera Temple
one of the great shops near Kiyomizu dera Temple
ice-cream and tea being served
ice cream and tea being served
Pasta and Pizza in this inviting setting
Pasta and Pizza in this inviting setting
Another peaceful setting
Another peaceful setting
There are many small lanes that open up into courtyards and gardens
There are many small lanes that open up into courtyards and gardens
The housing in this area is all traditional style. Great atmosphere
The housing in this area is all traditional style Great atmosphere
Time for a lesiurley coffee and maybe an Yebius Beer
Time for a leisurely coffee and maybe an Yebisu Beer
Wonderful to see this lady in Kimono making appearance
Wonderful to see this lady in Kimono making appearance
This scene looks totally natural in the Kyoto setting
This scene looks totally natural in the Kyoto setting
One of the many Shrines along the roadway
One of the many Shrines along the roadway
Entrance to the Ghibili Studio shop
Entrance to the Ghibili Studio shop
Ponyo by the Sea
Ponyo by the Sea
A road marker showing the way to a series of Temples
A road marker showing the way to a series of Temples
old style architecure on display leading up to this Temple
old style architecture on display leading up to this Temple
Gion Corner area
Gion Corner area
New technology with old traditions
New technology with old traditions
Japanese lanterns
Japanese lanterns
Jinrikisha in the Gion area of Kyoto
Jinrikisha in the Gion area of Kyoto
The river passes through the center of the city keeping the atmosphere calm
The river passes through the center of the city keeping the atmosphere calm
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