Japan Trip 2013 - Kiyomizu Temple (清水寺) Revisited (Part 2)
This observation point is one of the most scenic and iconic views tourists usually take their photographs as well as the photos included in postcards. However what's sorely missing from this picture are cherry blossoms!! During spring the trees will be in full bloom or it will be shade of golden brown during autumn. Summer just kinda sucks. =/ I shall have to use imagination for the time being. Technically the flowers are one of the biggest attractions for this temple.
Having said that, another impressive feat for this temple is that its construction did not involve a single nail! :O How does this massive structure still stands until today really baffles me. Amazing architecture by the Japanese. It's no surprise on how it's gotten its Heritage status.
Apart from the main temple, there's also this wild pagoda by the side of the road. Nothing fancy, just some snapshots for memories.
There's also this fountain thingy where throngs of tourists were queueing to make their well-wishes and rinse themselves with the water in hope for good luck. I didn't bothered though. Could be a 20-30 minute queue before I get close.
And after all the walking under the crazy hot summer sun. It's time to cool ourselves down with some dessert. As we are nearing the exit, we passed by this restaurant which has porches outside its shop.
Having said that, another impressive feat for this temple is that its construction did not involve a single nail! :O How does this massive structure still stands until today really baffles me. Amazing architecture by the Japanese. It's no surprise on how it's gotten its Heritage status.
And this grave yard which was out of bounce.
There's also this fountain thingy where throngs of tourists were queueing to make their well-wishes and rinse themselves with the water in hope for good luck. I didn't bothered though. Could be a 20-30 minute queue before I get close.
And after all the walking under the crazy hot summer sun. It's time to cool ourselves down with some dessert. As we are nearing the exit, we passed by this restaurant which has porches outside its shop.
The shop sells mostly small meals as well as a bit of dessert. We ordered the Tokoroten, sweet and soured version. The sour one tasted reaaaally weird with its vinegar topping whereas the one with brown sugar was really nice and refreshing! We actually saw this delicacy on TV at the Teppanyaki restaurant a day before and fate has arranged that we are able to try them while we are still in Japan! Personally I like the sweet jelly more than the sour one. It seemed really easy to make. Just jelly stripes with brown sugar. I'm sure with Gula Melaka it would probably taste much better. And to top it off we also ordered a bottle of cold sake.
And it's time to move on from Kiyomizudera. Hopefully the next time I'm back is during the sakura season!
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