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March 18th 2014
Published: March 18th 2014
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Monday, March 17th <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Kyoto Marathon There’s just so much to do in Kyoto, I wanted to make one more trip and sweep up everything I missed. I planned a loop around the city, stopping at all the major sites I missed as well as some of the minor ones. I left Kure around six-something in the morning, scheduled to arrive at Kyoto around 9:00. ... Read Full Entry



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Another View of the TempleAnother View of the Temple
Another View of the Temple
The one I thought was Jodo-Shinshu.
Statue in the CemeteryStatue in the Cemetery
Statue in the Cemetery
The way to Kiyomizu from the temple I stopped at was through a huge cemetery.
Ohaka and the Modern AgeOhaka and the Modern Age
Ohaka and the Modern Age
A freeway runs in the background of the cemetery.
Remembering Those Who Came BeforeRemembering Those Who Came Before
Remembering Those Who Came Before
The shear size of the cemetery is a visual reminder of the many lives that were lived before ours.
Our Family Mon on a Sushi PlaceOur Family Mon on a Sushi Place
Our Family Mon on a Sushi Place
There's the Wada family crest.
Gates of Kiyomizu-deraGates of Kiyomizu-dera
Gates of Kiyomizu-dera
Rising in the distance.
Main Gate of Kiyomizu-deraMain Gate of Kiyomizu-dera
Main Gate of Kiyomizu-dera
Large, red entrance gate.
Pagoda on a Distant HillPagoda on a Distant Hill
Pagoda on a Distant Hill
Viewed from Kiyomizu-dera.
Kiyomizu-dera VistaKiyomizu-dera Vista
Kiyomizu-dera Vista
Looking across at the pagoda.
Path to the Love ShrinePath to the Love Shrine
Path to the Love Shrine
Crowded temple grounds of Kiyomizu-dera.
Kiyomizu-dera ViewKiyomizu-dera View
Kiyomizu-dera View
View of the viewing platform.
Kiyomizu-deraKiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
The main hall with overlook.
Kiyomizu-deraKiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera
Renown architecture overhanging the ledge on stilt poles.
Pagoda Up-ClosePagoda Up-Close
Pagoda Up-Close
The pagoda visible from Kiyomizu-dera.
Line for the ShrineLine for the Shrine
Line for the Shrine
People lined up to catch the cleansing water from the waterfalls.
Kiyomizu-dera ArchitectureKiyomizu-dera Architecture
Kiyomizu-dera Architecture
Famous construction of the Kiyomizu-dera.
Kiyomizu-dera Main GateKiyomizu-dera Main Gate
Kiyomizu-dera Main Gate
Since I came in from the cemetery, I got this view on the way out.
Eikando-jiEikando-ji
Eikando-ji
Beautifully painted wood at the quiet zen temple of Eikando-ji.
Eikando-jiEikando-ji
Eikando-ji
Painted wood at Eikando-ji.
Drop InstrumentDrop Instrument
Drop Instrument
Behind the main hall of Eikando-ji.
Eikando-ji PathEikando-ji Path
Eikando-ji Path
The temple was built on a hill and is connected by these cool bridges.



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