Kiyomizu-dera (The Water Temple)

Today we went to Katsura and Kiyomizu-dera. Not many (good) photos from Katsura because it was raining so much! Holding an umbrella while trying to take photos, WHILE treading on slippery stepping stones, trying not to fall into ponds is really difficult!

Kiyomizu-dera! We came here to drink water from the three fountains (spouts) - wisdom, health, and longevity, all of which pour into a pond below. I was worried about contracting "swine flu" from the ladles, but so far I'm feeling fine...

A soggy fortune, or omikuji, I found out it's called. It rained in Kyoto today, so it was damp all day, but not cold. It was great weather!

Some girls in kimonos, strolling down the street outside of Kiyomizu-dera.

We went to a sushi place with a conveyor belt! 137 ¥ for each dish, it was sooo delicious!!! FINALLY, we get to have sushi in Japan!

Today was a short day, but highly enjoyable. The slowed-down pace really let me enjoy myself more, and that resulted with a not-so-grumpy Hana. :)