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Have your wishes granted at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, an independent Buddhist temple and World Heritage Site dating back to 1633. Constructed during the Heian period, the main temple and its famous stage were built without using nails. From the stage, look out onto the treetops below and the view of Kyoto in the distance. In the temple complex, drink from the three streams of the Otowa waterfall, whose waters are believed to have wish-granting powers. At the Jishu shrine to the god of love and matchmaking, try to walk between two stones with your eyes closed: those who are successful will also successfully find love. To visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple and other attractions in Kyoto, use our Kyoto day trip app.
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This is a huge complex with lots of temples and a cheap entry fee. The walk is easy and mostly paved, but does require some stairs. I learned so much and enjoyed getting up close and inside the...
This is a huge complex with lots of temples and a cheap entry fee. The walk is easy and mostly paved, but does require some stairs. I learned so much and enjoyed getting up close and inside the... more »
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Huge impressive buildings, fun thigns to do like drink water that will bring you health, or prosperity or good fortune.
Huge impressive buildings, fun thigns to do like drink water that will bring you health, or prosperity or good fortune. more »
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The lights at night were extremely beautiful. However, if you go during the busy season, be aware that there are tremendous crowds. In particular, I recommend that you go through the most famous angle photo spot, taking pictures quickly through the open loopholes rather than waiting until the very front of the building.
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Gorgeous temple and piece of Japanese history. I tried to get there for sunset but unfortunately there wasn't much of a view in the sky. Despite that, it was still a beautiful visit and I was grateful to have seen it. There's also these mini waterfall streams that you can drink from, each giving you some kind of benefit or blessing, but if you drink from more than one, you'll get bad luck! So don't be selfish :)
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