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Pictures of Higashiyama-ku

Gallery with 17 travel pictures from Higashiyama-ku, Japan.
Last look on the way down. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.My favourite moment of the whole trip. Kyoto's geisha's prefer the term geiko (child of the arts). Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.The most amazing thing about Kiyomizu-dera temple is that it built without nails. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.kiyomizu means pure water - this is the water from the sacred spring that 1000 years worth of pilgri. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.abandoned pagoda. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Inari shrine - you can tell because of the bibbed foxes. They are dedicated to the kami of cereal c. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.
So not helpful. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Not letting the rain get to us. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Dosojin Stones - male and female guardian deities of travelers - the pair are often holding hands. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Veranda - called Kiyomizu's stage where you can quite literally take the plunge. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Amazing view of Kiyomizu from the main hall's veranda. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Shrine for those who greive their babies who died too young as well as miscarriages and abortions. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.
Angry looking fellow on top of a building. Very common in Kyoto. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Small shrine where love charms can be bought. These guys provide it (my dearest Finn...). Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Purification before heading in. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Kiyomizu-dera temple - people come to pray to the 11 headed Kannon image - we found it by accident. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.Back on the map....not totally sure where...maybe Chion-in Temple of Jodo Buddhism. Taken 2005-04-30 in Higashiyama-ku, Japan by traveler Quamquam.

 
 

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