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After hiking up the Iwateyama Monkey Park, we ventured back to Kyoto station to take a bus to Kiyomizudera Temple.
Kiyomizudera Temple is a highly rated historic (UNESCO world heritage) site. For some reason-- I wasn't that impressed. My significant other on the other hand, wanted to visit it because it was mentioned in one of the manga's he read--go figure.
Perhaps our experience had to do with the fact that the bus ride there and back was not enjoyable (it was super crowded and we had to wait for several buses because it was jammed packed). When we finally got on a bus, there was no room for any personal space and everyone tried hard not to shove the person next to them.
Perhaps our experience had to do with the fact that the bus ride there and back was not enjoyable (it was super crowded and we had to wait for several buses because it was jammed packed). When we finally got on a bus, there was no room for any personal space and everyone tried hard not to shove the person next to them.
Photo credit: Kiyomizudera Temple
 Kiyomizudera means "pure water." Supposedly the temple received this name due to the natural water falls on premise (Otowa Waterfall). | But we did get a chance to drink from the Otowa Waterfall (there's three channels-- representing longevity, success, and love). Don't worry, there's a sterilizer area that zaps the germs off of each of the metal drinking cups that visitors take turn drinking from. |
Once we arrived, we found out the Main Hall (Hondo-- the one that's always featured in guide books) was under construction.
Photo credit: japan-guide.com
| Since we arrived late in the afternoon, a lot of the souvenir shops leading up to the temple were starting to close down (that was one of the reasons I wanted to visit). But at the very least, we got to browse a few shops and picked up a few small items. |  |
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