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Kiyomizu-dera
Sight4.6 · 66 9884.4 · 11 823≈ 1 h 15 minEntry: ~400 JPY2.4 km from the center
Founded in 778 on the slopes of Mount Otowa, this UNESCO-listed Buddhist temple is one of Kyoto's most revered treasures. It is famed for its monumental wooden stage constructed without nails, jutting out over the forested hillside to frame breathtaking views of Kyoto amid cherry blossoms or autumn foliage. Below the hall flows the sacred Otowa Waterfall, where visitors drink from three streams for health and longevity.
Highlights
- Monumental wooden stage built without nails
- Sacred Otowa Waterfall with three blessing streams
- Sweeping views of Kyoto framed by seasonal foliage
- Striking three-storied Sanjunoto Pagoda at the entrance
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 18:00 |
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