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Located on the hill of eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera (pure water temple) is one of the most celebrated temples in Kyoto and one of the World Heritage Sites since 1994. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The main hall has a large veranda, supported by tall pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city. Large verandas and main halls were constructed at many popular sites during the Edo period to accommodate large numbers of pilgrims

Kiyomizu-dera, Romon (two story Gate)

Kiyomizu-dera, Romon (two story Gate)

The West gate & Sanjunoto (three storied pagoda)

Sanjunoto (three storied pagoda) and Kyodo (sutra hall)

Sanjunoto (three storied pagoda)

Sanjunoto (three storied pagoda)

Sanjunoto (three storied pagoda)

Shoro Bell Tower

Shoro Bell Tower, rebuilt 1633 (bell cast in 1478)

Shoro Bell Tower

Water-filled basins, called chōzubachi, are used by worshipers for washing their left hands, right hands, mouth and finally the handle of the water ladle to purify

The West Gate

nice view of the numerous maple trees in a sea of color in fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance

Kaisan–do, Founders hall at Kiyomizu-dera

Kaisan–do, Founders hall at Kiyomizu-dera

Kaisan–do, Founders hall at Kiyomizu-dera

Asakura-do, Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto

Asakura-do, Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto

The main hall

Hondo, or Main Hall of Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-Dera enshrines in

main sanctuary an image of

Kannon (God of Mercy) Bosatsu (Bodhi-Sattva). This Buddhist god of mercy

and benevolence has been the object of the

ardent faith of Japanese people

of all classes through the ageAmida-do

The main hall

The main hall

The main hall

Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below

The stage affords visitors a nice view

Koyasu-no-To (Easy child-birth pagoda

Otowa Waterfall

Otowa Waterfall, where visitors can drink the sacred Otowa Water from a ladle

Several of the buildings at Kiyomizudera are being renovated step by step over the coming years. Currently, the Okunoin Hall, which is well known for the temple's secondary balcony

Stairs to Jishu-jinja, a matchmaking shrine

Sometimes called the Rose of winter, Camellia Japonica

Camellia Japonica rusticana in Japan it is known by the common name "yuki-tsubaki" (snow camellia)

In Japan the camellia flower is called “Tsubaki” and symbolizes the divine. It is often used in religious and sacred ceremonies. It also represents the coming of spring.

The Otowa Waterfall is located at the base of the main hall. Its waters are divided into three separate streams, and visitors use cups attached to long poles to drink from them. Each stream's water is said to have a different benefit, namely to cause longevity, success at school and a fortunate love life. However, drinking from all three streams is considered greedy

Hondo, or Main Hall of Kiyomizu-dera with the famous veranda, or butai

Hondo, or Main Hall with the veranda

The main hall, together with the

stage was built without the use of

nails

The wooden stage juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below

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