- Address: 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture (
rough location)
- Founder: Enchin
- Founded: 778 (?)
A temple of Kitahossō Sect.
One of the oldest temples of Kyoto together with Kōryū-ji and Kuramadera.
Kiyomizu-dera
A temple of Kitahossō Sect. One of the oldest temples of Kyoto together with Kōryū-ji and Kuramadera. |
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| "Niō-mon", Guardian King Gate (left-hand side) and "Nishi-mon", West Gate and behind it "Sanjūno-tou", three-storied pagoda |
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| The entrance to "Hondō", Main Hall |
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| Big and small "Shakujyō", six-ringed monk staff of 198 lbs and 31 lbs (offered by an ascetic of Mount Yoshino) |
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| "Geta", a pair of iron footwear weighing 26 lbs (these are also offered by an ascetic of Mount Yoshino) |
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| "Butai", large veranda supported by tall pillars |
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| "Otowano-taki", falls of Otowa (lower right) seen from the veranda |
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| Falls of Otowa |
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| The pillars supporting the veranda |
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| "Hondō", Main Hall seen from "Koyasu-no-tou" |
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| The Three-storied Pagoda |
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| "Kinunkei", Ravine of beautiful clouds |
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| "Sannen-zaka" sloping road, where you will find souvenir shops and restaurants |
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| Sannen-zaka Musuem (extreme right) |
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| "Ninen-zaka" sloping road |
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