Kyoto Photo Gallery

Kiyomizu - dera Temple

Dating from the 8th century, the temple now houses buildings from the 15th to 17th centuries. The temple is situated on a hill overlooking Kyoto, with nice skyline views. Unfortunately, since it is a major tourist must-see attraction, the crowds get quite bad past 10am.

Part the admission gate, the temple site itself isn't particularly big, but sprawled across the hillside.

Leaving the temple, it's a downhill walk along a shopping street.

I believe these are actors hired by the tourism authority to give an authentic traditional feel to the neighbourhood. You can stop them for photographs as well.


Kiyomizu - dera Temple Dating from the 8th century, the temple now houses buildings from the 15th to 17th centuries. The temple is situated on a hill overlooking Kyoto, with nice skyline views. Unfortunately, since it is a major tourist must-see attraction, the crowds get quite bad past 10am.























Part the admission gate, the temple site itself isn't particularly big, but sprawled across the hillside.










































Leaving the temple, it's a downhill walk along a shopping street.



















I believe these are actors hired by the tourism authority to give an authentic traditional feel to the neighbourhood. You can stop them for photographs as well.