View of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto

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The Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is known throughout Japan for its lovely panorama of the city of Kyoto. Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the temple is situated on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. This temple is located in Kyoto, Japan.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). View of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7887/view-of-kiyomizu-dera-temple-in-kyoto/

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Wiener, James Blake. "View of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto." World History Encyclopedia, January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7887/view-of-kiyomizu-dera-temple-in-kyoto/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "View of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto." World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7887/view-of-kiyomizu-dera-temple-in-kyoto/.

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