Kiyomizu Temple, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Three-Storied Pagoda, Kiyomizu Temple. Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Three-Storied Pagoda, Kiyomizu Temple. Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizudera), literally "Pure Water Temple", is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. (from Japan Guide.com)
The main hall has a large veranda, supported by tall pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city. Large verandas and main halls were constructed at many popular sites during the Edo period to accommodate large numbers of pilgrims. (Wikipedia)
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizudera), literally "Pure Water Temple", is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple was originally associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest schools within Japanese Buddhism, but formed its own Kita Hosso sect in 1965. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. (from Japan Guide.com)
The main hall has a large veranda, supported by tall pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city. Large verandas and main halls were constructed at many popular sites during the Edo period to accommodate large numbers of pilgrims. (Wikipedia)
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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