The
Kiyomizudera Temple is surely one of the
top destination of temples located in Japan. On the Kiyomizu Temple
History, the temple was built on 780 AD located in Otowa on the wooden
hills of eastern Kyoto. The name of Kiyomizudera means Pure – Water – Temple.
On the Kiyomizudera History, this temple was
often used by the Hosso, the oldest sects of Japanese Buddhist. Back in 1994,
this site became on the world – heritage by UNESCO.
Why You Should
Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
The floor of the Kiyomizudera Temple is made from mood. You
will be able see the beautiful maple and cherry trees so it will be better to
visit the site during the spring or autumn. You will also see the beautiful
scenery of Kyoto in this place. The hall was construction without using nails and
this place is a house of thousand deities to worship.
Just
behind the Kiyomizudera Temple hall, there
is Jishu Shrine which is the house for love deity. There are 2 stones located
in this shrine. According to the myth, if you are able to find them with closed
you will find your soul mate. You are also able to ask someone to guide to find
the stone. However, it means you need someone to help your love life.
The
Otowa – Waterfall is situated on the hall base. The water is separated in three
watercourses and you can drink them. Every stream has different values, like a
long live, achievement on work, and luckiness on love. However, don’t drink all
since it is considered to be greedy.
How
to Reach Kiyomizudera Temple
The
interesting point when visiting this temple is the method to reach the site
with steep and also busy trip on the Higashiyama. There are many food store and
also restaurant that provides the food and cuisine for the visitors. There are
also many souvenir shops if you are looking some goods during your vacation.
The Kiyomizudera Temple is 30 minutes
from Kyoto and can be reached by taking bus on form Kyoto Bus Station.
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