Kiyomizu Temple grounds
their famous veranda - as I understand it, "taking a leap" from this veranda is a phrase that means to do something risky or out of faith. it's a big risk, you can't predict the outcome, but you do it anyways
don't look down, it is a pretty big leap
that same veranda from another viewpoint
Kiyomizu means "pure water". there is a very pure source in the mountains with three streams, which now stand for health, wealth, and wisdom. drink from all three streams and you'll be granted those. Thirsty?
the cherry blossoms were just about to burst out
shogun's castle - very cool place
even a shogun needs a pretty garden
and two, not just one, moats (inner and outer)
Golden Temple grounds, truly gilded temple
not a huge place, but def very shiny
