Japan Kiyomizu Temple Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Japan's Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizu Temple) is not only included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as one of the cultural heritages of the ancient capital of Kyoto, but it is also the most famous scenic spot in Kyoto. Pilgrims or tourists who come to worship all year round are There are endless trains. This temple is located on the mountainside of Otonwa Mountain in the east part of Kyoto City. It was built in 778, earlier than the founding of Kyoto.

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Japan's Kiyomizu Temple has a long history. It was built by the people of Enzhen in 798 AD. It is a representative building of the Heian period. It is one of the three major scenic spots in Kyoto along with Kinkakuji Temple and Nijo Castle. It is also a famous scenic spot for viewing maples and cherry blossoms.
The mountain name of Kiyomizu Temple in Japan is Mount Otowa. The main cultural relics enshrined in the temple include the wooden seated statue of Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara (the main statue in the inner courtyard), the wooden standing statue of Eleven-sided Kannon, the wooden standing statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and the wooden statue of Great Sun Tathagata. Seated statue, wooden standing statue of Bishamonten (owned by Totou Jishin-in), sea crossing ship (Sueyoshi ship picture, Kadokura ship picture), plate drawing of Asahina grass folding and dragging (translated by Hasegawa Kuzou pen), iron crocodile mouth , Brahma Bell.
The current east and west of Kiyomizu-dera Temple include the west gate, three-story pagoda, Sudo Hall, Kaisan Hall, Hōmon Gate, Asakura Hall, main hall, and Amida Hall. The surrounding buildings include Niomon Gate, Horse Guards, Bell Tower, Landlord Shrine, and Achievement Garden. North gate. When visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple, you can climb the stairs all the way up. In addition to worshiping the gods, you can also lean on the railings and look out into the distance, and you can also have a panoramic view of Kyoto cityscape.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Visit, pray, temple