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Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera, otherwise known as the 'Temple of the Pure Water Spring', is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. The site is famous for its impressive viewing platform, three-storey Koyasu pagoda and the medicinal pure waters of the Otowa Spring...
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Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera, otherwise known as the ‘Temple of the Pure Water Spring’, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 778 CE, the main hall (Hondo) was added in 798 CE and the Koyasu pagoda in the early 17th century CE.
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Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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 in Kyoto, Japan.
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Corridor View inside Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is set on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion.
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View of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
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...
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Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is situated on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion. Its large, wooden...
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Ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is situated on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion.
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Heiankyo
Heiankyo (Kyoto), located in the centre of Honshu island, was the capital of Japan for over a thousand years and gave its name to one of the golden ages of Japanese history, the Heian Period (794-1185 CE). Built according to Chinese design...
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Niomon Gate, Kiyomizu-dera
The Niomon gate of Kiyomizu-dera, otherwise known as the ‘Temple of the Pure Water Spring’, which is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 778 CE the gate was added in the 15th century CE.
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Koyasu Pagoda, Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera, otherwise known as the ‘Temple of the Pure Water Spring’, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 778 CE, the Koyasu pagoda was built in the early 17th century CE.
