Kyoto: Smaller Crowds, Slower Pace

UWe said good-bye to the house that had served us adequately and well enough and walked up to the station. Here was our view as we waited those few minutes-

A few hours later we were settled into our ryokan (inn) beside a small branch of the river in Kyoto.

We took a taxi to the gate of Kiyomizadera Temple, saving much time and avoiding an uphill climb, though there was still much upward slope to navigate. It covers quite a large area.

Sam took the selfie this time because I wanted as much time as possible at the temple; as it was , many shops selling charms closed as we entered.

Very cool pair of dragons!

I think you recognize this fine fellow.

Schoolgirls on class trip tying prayers 

Charms for traffic safety, good childbirth, passing exams, etc.

Temple closing, we walk down the hill past shops and tourists dressed in yukata.

On to conveyer belt sushi! Sam tried the (canned corn) 'sushi.'

This morning we saw storks (from the river nearby) resting on the roofline of a nearby building!

And now---Let's see if this posts!