Kiyomizu-dera and Kimonos, Kyoto 2016

Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺), is part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto" UNESCO World Heritage site. It was originally affiliated with the Hossō sect but in 1965 it severed that affiliation, and now it is under the care of the "Kitahossō" sect. Also, apparently, there's not a single nail used in the entire structure! What?

At the Kiyomizu-dera Temple site

Oh, and we went to a kimono rental place! Andrew did it with his friends when he visited Kyoto and told us we should definitely do it. There were many tourists there both from Japan and from outside of Japan. The sizes were crazy and thin Kevin was an XXXL. A Japanese women dressed me in about 6 layers. She was clearly an expert but all the layers took a while. 

I love this photo- he's so cute.

Scary dragons

View of Kyoto

This is the main temple- it's known for the way it hangs over the edge

My new friends. We're starting a band.

After the temple, we walked through the town and got some lunch. We did a little shopping. And then we returned the kimonos. We'd been wearing them for a while and it was pretty hot. Kimonos are more of a cold-weather outfit.

Walking through the steep town street.

Enjoying myself!

See you later.

Hair close-up.