After Kiyomizudera Temple, I made my way on foot to the Gion
district:
The gate to the Yasaka Shrine in Gion.
One of the back alleyways leading to the very picturesque
Shirakawa Canal area of Gion.
The Shirakawa Canal. It's a bit out of the way from the more
popular sections of Gion, so it wasn't as crowded.
Very picturesque, isn't it? Kyoto never fails to surprise, which
is the reason it's my favourite city in Japan.
Hang around Gion long enough, and you will come across
a maiko or two. I somehow managed to stammer my way through enough
Nihongo to get this one to pose for a series of
quick shots.
Woots!
Maiko, maiko everywhere. Gotta love Kyoto! 
Another shot of the canal.
Guess I picked the right time to visit.
Just wow.
After Gion, I took a chance and hopped onto a local bus in the
direction of Arashiyama. I chose poorly, as the bus was not heading
in that direction at all. So I alighted and set off on foot, and
after about an hour of walking towards the hills, came upon...
Arashiyama!
Another view of the Tugetsukyo Bridge.
Back to Kyoto station (this time, on the right bus) to find
dinner in the underground mall adjacent to the station.
The Kyoto Tower Hotel, one of the most visible landmarks in the
city, just outside the train station.
