A place travelers can visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Reviews: Kiyomizu-dera Temple

General description: Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺 "Pure Water Temple") was founded in the wooded hills of Kyoto on the site of the Otowa Waterfalls. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 
Holy Water
The Otowa Waterfall has been incorporated in the Temple design and flows past the base of the Kiyomizu-dera's main hall. The water is divided into 3 separate streams and people come to drink the holy water. The streams are said to the bless the drinkers with longevity, academic success and a fortunate love life. Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist Temple and there are many different Buddhist shrines and relics on the site.
 
Opening hours
Open daily 6am - 6pm (sometimes longer depending on season)
 
Admission
Adults: 300 yen
Children: 200 yen
 
Spring and Fall Illumination
Mid March - mid April & mid November - early December
18:30 to 21:30
400 yen (Children 200 yen)
 
Website: http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html

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