Kiyomizu-dera
기요미즈데라
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Perched on the verdant slopes of Mount Otowa, Kiyomizu-dera is perhaps the most iconic landmark in all of Kyoto. Founded in seven hundred and seventy-eight, during the early Heian period, it predates the establishment of Kyoto as…
Listen in the app2The Architectural Marvel of the Wooden Stage
The most striking feature of Kiyomizu-dera is undoubtedly the 'Butai', or the grand wooden stage that projects out from the main hall over the valley below. This massive structure stands thirteen meters high and is supported by…
Listen in the app3The Sacred Waters of Otowa Waterfall
Beneath the main hall lies the Otowa Waterfall, the source of the temple's name and its primary spiritual draw. The water originates from deep within the mountain and is channeled into three distinct streams that fall into a…
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As you begin your descent from Kiyomizu-dera, moving through the atmospheric streets of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, take a moment to look back at the temple's silhouette against the sky. The experience of visiting this site is…
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What is Kiyomizu-dera?
Kiyomizu-dera is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.9949, 135.7850 |
| Last updated |
