 In front of a shrine for people born in the "year of the rat" - 1960 was such a year, so it was perfect for us... |
 One of the rats is wearing a cherry blossom in honor of the season.... |
 The Nazen-ji Temple |
 All kinds of seaweed for sale in a local market |
 These are commercial establishments used by Geisha Girls in the evenings. There are specific areas in Kyoto set aside for Geisha Girls. |
 A small neighborhood shrine. This is called a Jizo - it's a deity for unborn children and a patron saint for the protection of travelers. |
 Another pretty scene on one of Kyoto's many side streets |
 At the entrance to the Kiyomizu Temple |
 One of the gates at the Kiyomizu Temple |
 The pagoda at the Kiyomizu Temple |
 Looking back toward KiyomizuTemple (and the crowd of visitors there today!) |
 Looking up from the gardens at the KiyomizuTemple |