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Japanese Architecture: Kiyomizu temple, Kyoto It is said that Kiyomizu-dera (Clear Water Temple) was founded in 798 by the monk Enchin through the patronage of the warrior Tamuramaro. Kiyomizu is an old temple of the Hosso sect of Buddhism, a relatively small sect that was established--according to legend--in 657 by the monk Dosho from China. www.orientalarchitecture.com /kyoto/KIYOMIZU.htm   (705 words)

Cherry Blossoms at Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu Temple is located in Kyoto's eastern quarter at the foot of Mt. Otowa, whose name in Japanese means, "Sound-of-Feathers Mountain." The ascent to the temple is a steep and winding walk up Kiyomizu-zaka - a charming, narrow street lined with restaurants, souvenir shops, tea rooms, and art dealers. During the past 1200 years of its history, Kiyomizu Temple has been repeatedly burned and destroyed but always rebuilt to its original form. At the start of April, the landscape of Kyoto is decorated with wisps of light pink and white, drawing visitors from across Japan and abroad to take part in that most sentimental of all Japanese traditions - cherry blossom viewing, or hanami. www.2000cranes.com /Kyoto_Mist/KM_april_2002.htm   (967 words)

JAL Guide to Japan - Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto ( World Heritage ) In the Edo-era Kiyomizu Temple was the single most visited place in Kyoto due to the strong belief in the Otowa Waterfall's ability to provide worldly happiness. The name of "Kiyomizu" means "pure water," and is derived from the temples association with the Otowa Falls. In those days, tourists to Kyoto made a pilgrimage to Kiyomizu Temple first to obtain a bird's-eye view of the city from a guide before heading off to other famous places. www.au.jal.com /world/en/guidetojapan/world_heritage/kyoto/see/index09.html   (409 words)

Kiyomizudera Temple In the Evening Faces chapter of the Tale, the object of Genji's affections dies in mysterious circumstances and he has a secret funeral for her at a small temple near Kiyomizu. On the way back, the grief-stricken Genji falls from his horse at the Kamo River and Koremitsu has to make a supplication to Kiyomizu before they are able to continue. Kiyomizu has been a popular pilgrimage since Heian times. www.taleofgenji.org /kiyomizu.html   (136 words)

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto The Kiyomizu Temple, which like the Chion-in Temple, is in the east part of the city, is situated on a hill up which runs a road known as "Tea-pot lane" (good porcelain). There is a Japanese saying, which defines foolhardiness as jumping down from the terrace of Kiyomizu Temple. Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by law. www.planetware.com /kyoto/kiyomizu-dera-temple-jpn-ks-kiyo.htm   (182 words)

Kiyomizu Dera, Kyoto, Japan. Dragon water trough at Kiyomizu Dera, the stunning shrine complex cut into the mountainside at the top of the Gion District. www.alfgoodrich.co.uk /archives/travel/japan/0043.htm   (21 words)

Pull On Superman's Cape: Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Part 1) Kiyomizu is another area in which I saw massive crowds everywhere... Kiyomizu Temple is another of the very famous temples in Kyoto. Legendarily, it was founded in 798 by the Hosso Buddhist sect inspired by the goddess Kannon and sponsored by the warrior Tamuramaro. pullonsupermanscape.typepad.com /pull_on_supermans_cape/2005/10/kyoto_kiyomizud.html   (1025 words)

Online Galleries and Museums Its famous "Kiyomizu terrace" is built over the cliff and the view from the terrace is magnificent. The sunset on the range of Nishiyama mountains adds poetic charm to the season. home.cfl.rr.com /sjf/clearwater.htm   (60 words)

Kiyomizu-dera The expression "to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu" ( pda.molinu.com /wiki/en/ki/Kiyomizudera.htm   (399 words)

Kiyomizu-dera Vista The main entrance to Kiyomizu-dera with Arashiyama (Storm Mountain) in background. The streets below this entrance are filled with Kiyomizu yaki (Kiyomizu pottery), one of the most famous styles in Japan. Naturally, Mary still doesn't have enough and "had" to buy more. www.umsl.edu /~hsmith/research/japan/jpsp2003/kyoto-kiyomizudera.html   (42 words)

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, Japan Kiyomizu Dera was built on the side of a cliff--the famous stage juts out high above the lower area of temple grounds. Some Nihonjin use a powerful oath when plagued by a highly frustrating problem: 'Kiyomizu no butai kara tobioriru!'=It is like jumping off Kiyomizu Stage. Kiyomizu Temple: Nice scenic spot at Kiyomizu temple www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Japan/Kyoto_fu/Kyoto-973793/Things_To_Do-Kyoto-Kiyomizu_Temple-BR-3.html   (755 words)

Kyoto - Rajiv's FotoPage - ThroughMyEyes - Fotopages.com Rajiv, Stunning ?.., People and trees ?Kiyomizu Dera just superb. There is this extreme sublime submission to the beauty of nature that you have brought out in your photographs, it?s like falling prostrate in submission, just like the devotee folding her hands in prayer. One of the most beautiful of Japanese cities.....I would dearly LOVE to come there someday. mahakala.fotopages.com /?entry=135064   (447 words)

Kiyomizu Dera Kiyomizu Dera Temple taken just after sunset in Kyoto, Japan. Home » Private Folders » Travel with Michael » Kiyomizu Dera Images and articles retain the copyright of their owners; please contact the content owner for permission to reproduce. contaxg.com /document.php?id=16650   (58 words)

japon-kyoto-2.htm This Hondo famous as the "stage of the Kiyomizu" is called Kakaridukuri (production of starting). It supports through batten on the pillar put in order. contest2002.thinkquest.jp /tqj2002/50203/japon-kyoto-2.htm   (1457 words)

VirtualTourist.com - Kyoto Tips - Pictures, Tips and Reviews This path is leading from the Otani Mausoleum up the mountain to the Kiyomizu dera. www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Japan/Kyoto_fu/Kyoto-973793/Things_To_Do-Kyoto-BR-11.html   (1066 words)

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) - World Heritage Site - Pictures, info and travel reports Visit Kiyomizu Temple and follow the route of philosophy until Ginkakuji Temple. The bus inside Kyoto is convenience but their speed are slow. www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/ancientkyoto.html   (1078 words)

Kyoto - Kiyomizu-dera Kiyomizu means pure water, and dera means temple. The pure water flows from Oto-wa no Taki, or Sound of Feathers Waterfall. Kyoto ~ Image Gallery ~ NCTA Japan 2003 www.siskiyous.edu /ncta/japan2003/ImageGallery/kyoto-kiyomizudera.htm   (135 words)

The Original WWP - Evening Illumination at Kiyomizu Temple - Ian Orgias - 117/183 - World Wide Panorama The Original WWP - Evening Illumination at Kiyomizu Temple - Ian Orgias - 117/183 - World Wide Panorama geoimages.berkeley.edu /worldwidepanorama/wwp304/html/IanOrgias.html   (153 words)

Photokyo - Japan Pictures: Kyoto and Osaka (photokyoto & photosaka) - November 23&24/2002 Pretty empty here as everyone was at Kiyomizu Three fake Maiko-san outside the costume shop near Kiyomizu People still wanting to get some of the pure water www.photokyo.com /gallery2.asp?category=kyotoandosaka   (373 words)

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