• Kannon reijo, the embodiment of kannon’s compassion. Over 1250 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
  • Kiyomizu-dera is located in the foothills of Mount Otowa, part of the Higashiyama mountain range that dominates eastern Kyoto.
  • You can get to Kiyomizu Dera Temple by bus from JR Kyoto Station. Get on the #206 bus bound for Kitaoji bus terminal or the #100 bound for Ginkaku-ji.
  • Even in Kyoto, a city that is world famous for its temples and shrines, Kiyomizu-Dera is known for being one of the most beautiful and historic sites.
  • The hugely popular Kiyomizu Temple (Kiyomizu-dera) is a must for most visitors to Kyoto. It is a massive temple complex.
  • One of the highlights of Kiyomizu-dera is the Koyasu, an impressive three-storey pagoda complete with spire, which was designed to house sacred texts and relics.
  • History history of Kiyomizu temple. Kiyomizu-Dera was founded in 778 by Enchin and belongs to the Kita Hôso sect. ... Street view to Kiyomizu Dera.
  • There is luggage storage space at the property. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 600 metres from Guesthouse Engawa, while Heian Shrine is 2.4 km from the property.
  • With its trademark wooden platform overhanging the valley, Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) is one of Kyoto’s defining sights.
  • From there, it is a 10 minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera temple. Use your Japan Rail Pass to travel to Kyoto Station if you want to visit Kiyomizu-dera from Osaka.