The official website of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, with over 1200 years of history. It is one of the signature World Heritage sites in Kyoto.

Kiyomizudera (清水寺, literally "Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. 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 waters.

Kiyomizu-dera (Japanese: 清水寺, lit. 'Pure Water Monastery') is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1]

Situated atop a small mountain on the east side of Kyoto, Kiyomizudera Temple offers a commanding view of the city. The temple's stage, supported by massive pillars, is one of the most famous images of Japan. But Kiyomizudera offers more than just a pretty view, with the experience of visiting beginning long before you reach the temple itself.

The Main Hall in Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which stands on the steep cliff of Mt. Otowa, is a renowned wooden structure reconstructed in 1633. The principal image of Kiyomizu, the statue of the Eleven-headed Thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva is enshrined in the innermost section of …

Situated in the eastern Higashiyama area, Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous and celebrated temples in Kyoto. The temple was founded in 778 AD and contains buildings from the 17 th century, including a main hall designated as a National Treasure.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is perhaps the most popular of the temples in Kyoto and is a fixture in the minds of the Japanese people. The temple's veranda juts out of the side of a mountain supported by 13-meter-high wooden columns.

2024年11月18日 · Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺), a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of Kyoto’s most iconic destinations, drawing visitors with its centuries-old history since 778. Perched on the slopes of Mt. Otowayama, its sprawling 130,000-square-meter grounds feature over 30 historic buildings and monuments, many designated as national treasures.

Kiyomizu-dera is a syncretic place of worship associating a Buddhist temple and a shinto shrine, located in Higashiyama district in the east of Kyoto. Very popular in spring and in autumn, it is one of the most appreciated visits of the city, especially thanks to its main hall built on the mountainside and integrated in UNESCO World Heritage ...

2020年11月21日 · Kiyomizu-dera is a very popular place to visit for visitors who want to discover Kyoto's history. Built on a hillside in the Higashiyama district, east of the city, it offers fantastic views of Kyoto. Since 1994 this temple has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.