1. Visit Kyomizu temple & Jishu Shrine 清水寺 地主神社
The Kyomizu Temple was found in 780, and was named as "Pure Water" Temple due to its close location to the Ootawa waterfall. The temple itself is built entirely without a single nail piece, as constructed largely based on a criss-cross locks between the wooden polls.
The Jishu Shrine next to it, is famous for love and matchmaking. You will find two stones one a walk path, if you can successfully start from one end, and with your eyes closed, touch the stone on the other end without the help of others, you will be in a happy marriage! Although its only a 20m walk, and the path is crowded with couples buying lucky charms, or tourists taking photos, people are generally "in sync" in getting out of the way of those who are trying to walk through the crowd with their eyes closed!
2. Shop around the streets in Higashiyama district and make sure to get dessert from 清水京あみ (Kiyomizu Kyoami)
4. Try out late night tidbits at Yasaka Shrine and walk around Marumaya Park 圓山公園
The Yasaka shrine is beautiful at night, with its rows of lanterns that are dedicated for business prosperity. It is also one of the most famous shrines, especially during Cherry Blossom seasons, as well as in July for the Gion Matsuri.
You will be able to find a mini "night market" selling local tidbits such as octopus balls, grilled squid, okonomiyaki, and Japanese fried chicken.
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