There are also other dieties like the God of thunder, here in the bottom of the frame. Many of the statues are quite dynamic as if they were frozen in motion. The hall itself is a marvel--120 meters long and Japan's longest wooden structure.
Theoretically each statue has 21 heads and 1000 arms to help humans fight suffering. Now most of the heads and arms are very small and are multiples by the 25 planes of existence to reach 1000. Very cool, don't you think? 
The central Kannon is gorgeously serene. These photos are from postcards as no photography is allowed.
Then--- we shopped! And finally dropped! But we had such a good time selecting the perfect gifts for family and friends.
We returned to the shopping street near Kiyomizadera, and, while Sam shopped in one place, I took pictures of pilgrims/tourists. Aren't we all really pilgrims when we visit temples? Even in rented kimonos?
Had a pleasant walk on narrow little streets downhill from the temple and saw these cheery travelers--
Their driver was working hard, but he is paid VERY well.We came upon this pagoda on our way--
And one more temple:
There was an interesting circle we all walked through three times--2x left and once to the right. There were directions on what to do but not why to do it. We figured, "Why not!"
Great lion dog to guard the entry (we came in the side.)
And more rented kimonos--
Finally, dinner overlooking the river
And home.
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