Kiyomizu-dera Temple 清水寺
Kiyomizu-dera is well-known landmark of Kyoto and one of the most touristical temples in Japan. It is a prime destination during the cherry-blossom and autumn-leaves season.
It was founded as early as 798 by the Hosso sect of Buddhism, as one of the six virtually extinct schools of Nara Buddhism. The present buildings were reconstructed in 1633 and some were recently restored.
The particularity of Kiyomizu is its broad veranda facing the picturesque forested hills of South-East Kyoto. Tracks run from underneath the temple around the woods and back to the veranda.
How to get there
Bus 206 from Kyoto station stops at Kiyomizu-michi and Gojo-zaka, from where visitors have to walk up the gentle slope filled with souvenir shops leading to the temple.
The temple is open from 6am to 6pm and admission is ￥300.
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