Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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Kyoto is the former capital of Japan and is home to 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines. With so many shrines and temples, there is lots to see and visit in Kyoto. We stayed in Kyoto for 7 days and visited a few of the shrines and temples, but we also walked around the traditional neighborhood Gion and visited the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Of course, one week isn’t nearly enough to see everything Kyoto has to offer. Read on to find out what we did in our complete 7-day Kyoto…

The Kiyomizu-dera temple is the end point to the labyrinth of shops and stalls in the Gion District . It is situated high up on the city and therefore provides good views of Kyoto. The exquisite colors of the temple make it a brilliant backdrop for any photographer. #kyoto #japan #asia #temple #kiyomizudera #giondistrict #gion #travel #ecksplorer #ck_the_explorer #explorekyoto #wanderingjapan #japanexplorer #journeythroughjapan # raw_japan #visitjapanJP #japanloverme

A world heritage temple by the Higashiyama waterfalls that predates the foundation of Kyoto

The Kiyomizu-dera Temple, an important UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in a picturesque location on Otowa Mountain overlooking the city.

Kiyomizudera is one of the most famous temples in Japan. It was built in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the hills east of Kyoto. Its name comes from the fall's pure waters, (Kiyomizudera, literally ""Pure Water Temple""). In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites and it's one of the must-see places in Kyoto.⁣⁣ 📷 gk.kn⁣⁣

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto in Autumn leaves season.

Kiyomizu-dera, one of the must-visit temple in Kyoto (Japan)

Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺 is Kyoto's most famous temple. A UNESCO World Heritage Site built on the hillside of Higashiyama, its main hall uses no nails. A must-visit!