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Kiyomizudera Temple- Kyoto

9/7/2012

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Kyomizudera Kyoto.
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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.  
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Photo credit: Kiyomizudera Temple
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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.  
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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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Iwateyama Monkey Park- Kyoto, Japan

9/6/2012

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Iwateyama Monkey Park is the very first Monkey Park I visited in Japan. 

Looking back, the instructions from the park's official website is the most accurate than directions found on other pages. (I followed the information found on Japan-guide.com and got lost...not fun when it is super humid).

Its a long way up a very steep mountain, but the view and experience of feeding the Monkeys will be worth every sweat!

Arashiyama Kyoto.
After getting out of the Hankyu Arashiyama Subway Station, you can see the beautiful scenary of Arashiyama. The entrance to the Park is not that far if you don't get lost like us). :)
Iwateyama Monkey Park Kyoto.
When you see this Monkey sign, follow it straight and go up the hill.
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If you find yourself on this side of the water, it is the wrong way...
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There's a mini shrine structure near the entrance of the Park (where you buy the admission tickets and little trinkets).
Iwateyama Monkey Park-Snow Monkeys.
Iwateyama Monkey Park-Snow Monkey Baby.
Iwateyama Monkey Park-Snow Monkeys.
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Photo Credit: Iwateyama Monkey Park. This is to illustrate how steep the hill to the top is.
Iwateyama Monkey Par-Snow Monkeys- feeding shack.
House where you can buy bags of Peanuts/ dried fruits and feed the Monkeys!
Iwateyama Monkey Park- feeding snow monkeys.
Role reversal time-- you are inside the "cage" while the Monkey's climb on the outside to wait for you to feed them. Watch out for the older Monkeys, they will steal the baby's food.
View from Iwateyama Monkey Park- Kyoto- highest scenic point.
But once you make it to the top, it is one of the best views in Kyoto (according to many travel guides).
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If you like Monkeys and find yourself in Kyoto, it should be a must visit.

Take some ice cold water,
insect repellent, umbrella, and wear comfortable sneakers and you should be set!

Iwateyama Monkey Park-Snow Monkeys- view from inside the feeding shack.
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