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Kiyomizu-dera
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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...
Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto
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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.
Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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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.
Ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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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.
View of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
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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...
Corridor View inside Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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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.
Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Image by James Blake Wiener

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...
Niomon Gate, Kiyomizu-dera
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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.
Koyasu Pagoda, Kiyomizu-dera
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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.
Japanese Jizo Statue at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Image by James Blake Wiener

Japanese Jizo Statue at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

This jizo statue is located at the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The jizo are Bodhisattvas and thus the protectors of the weak, injured, travelers, women, and unborn children. A large number of jizo statues commemorate children who...
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