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Kyoto Travel: Kiyomizudera Kiyomizudera ("Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. Kiyomizudera stands in the wooded hills of eastern Kyoto and offers visitors a nice view over the city from its famous wooden terrace. Part of the fun of visiting Kiyomizudera is the approach to the temple along the steep and busy lanes of the atmospheric Higashiyama district. www.japan-guide.com /e/e3901.html   (279 words)

Kiyomizudera Temple, Kyoto, Japan Kiyomizudera (The Clear Water Temple) is the main temple of the Hosso sect of Buddhism and has been destroyed and rebuilt many times in its twelve centuries of history. Kiyomizudera is said to have been constructed from 778 by Enchin, a buddhist priest, in honor of the Kannon Bosatsu (Bodhisattva of Mercy and Compassion). The hall was moved from Nagaoka to Kiyomizudera in the late 8th century and holds images of Gyoei the hermit, Enchin the priest, Tamuramaro and his wife, Takako. www.yamasa.org /japan/english/destinations/kyoto/kiyomizudera.html   (2401 words)

Kiyomizudera (Pure Water Temple) - Sacred Destinations Kiyomizudera (or Kiyomizu-dera, "Pure Water Temple") is the name of several Buddhist temples, but it most often refers to Otowasan Kiyomizudera in Eastern Kyoto. One of Japan's best-known temples, the Kiyomizu ("Pure Water") Temple was founded in 780 CE and still functions as a temple associated with the Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism. The main hall of Kiyomizudera is notable for its vast veranda, supported by hundreds of pillars, which juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city. www.sacred-destinations.com /japan/kiyomizudera-kyoto.htm   (503 words)

Kiyomizudera Temple - Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage Kiyomizudera Temple with its pagoda on the skyline. The Tale of Genji, 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. www.taleofgenji.org /kiyomizu.html   (204 words)

bd's homeplate - Fotos of Kiyomizudera by Bobby Dozier bd's homeplate - Fotos of Kiyomizudera by Bobby Dozier Kiyomizudera or "temple of pure water" [kiyo=pure/mizu=water/tera or dera=temple] is one of the most famous temples in all of Japan. Construction was completed in 798 and is set in the eastern part of Kyoto in a hilly area and offers great views of the city and surrounding landscapes. bobbydozier.com /kiyomizudera.html   (112 words)

lastminute.com - Kiyomizudera - Kiyomizudera Built in 798 and set in picturesque hillside surroundings, the Kiyomizudera temple is a local landmark and a part of the Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kiyomizudera means "Temple of Pure Water," and the site attracts many young people who come to pray for success in finding a soul mate at the Shinto shrine inside the complex. The main hall is situated on a large wooden terrace, from which there are good views of the temple grounds, the pagoda and the city beyond. travelguides.lastminute.com /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=98754   (155 words)

Keyword Search - VirtualTourist.com Kiyomizudera is one of the most well-known in Japan and it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Kiyomizudera ("Pure Water Temple") is always VERY crowded. What sets Kiyomizudera apart from the other temples is its unique wooden terrace which has been intricately built and set against a tree covered hill. www.virtualtourist.com /vt/ks/?s=kiyomizudera&m=0   (658 words)

Bridgewater State College Study Tour of Japan Kiyomizudera (Clear Water Temple) was founded in 798. There are a few buildings on the western side of the temple however that survived the fire and date back further. Kiyomizudera offers a great view of Kyoto from its location in the wooded hills of Eastern Kyoto, and the water from the temple is said to have healing powers. webhost.bridgew.edu /tpittman/kiyomizudera.htm   (171 words)

.. Thought and Memory ..   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) This isn't a great photo in any way, but it shows the entrance to Kiyomizudera, the most famous temple in Kyoto. Kiyomizudera is instantly recognised in Japan by its distinctive roof. I stopped to take a photo of Kiyomizudera from a vantage point on the mountain. www.thought-and-memory.co.uk /photos_kyoto.php   (1174 words)

Dan in Japan Pictures [1.23] Kiyomizudera is located on the top of a large hill on the east side of Kyoto. First was the water basin with dragon statue, then there was the part of Kiyomizudera that looked like the "temple part." Walking past buildings like this and this, I was beginning to get a feel for this Japanese temple stuff. At the end of Kiyomizudera you got to decide whether to ride the bus back to JCMU or to stay in Kyoto and provide yourself with your own way home. www.daninjapan.com /1.23   (2277 words)

Kiyomizudera (Pure Water Temple) Kiyomizudera is famed for its excellent view over Kyoto from its wooden terrace. One of Japan's most popular temples, Kiyomizudera (or Kiyomizu-dera, "Pure Water Temple") was founded in 780 AD and still functions as a temple associated with the Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism. The main hall of Kiyomizudera is notable for its vast veranda, supported by hundreds of wooden pillars, which juts out over the hillside and offers beautiful views of the city. www.sacred-destinations.com /japan/kyoto-kiyomizudera.htm   (691 words)

Kiyomizudera Temple (Hyogo) - Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Stone lions guard the top of the old pilgrim's path at Kiyomizudera Temple in Hyogo. The temple has a very picturesque old pilgrim's path that winds its way round the back of the mountain up to the top. Kiyomizudera's nokyo (pilgrim's office) and lecture hall are at the end of the path. www.taleofgenji.org /kiyomizudera_hyogo.html   (106 words)

Kiyomizudera, Kyoto, Kansai - lastminute.com The Kiyomizudera temple is popular amongst Kyoto natives and a must-see for visitors. Kiyomizudera means "Temple of Pure Water," and the site attracts many young people who come to pray for success in finding a soulmate at the Shinto shrine inside the complex. Built in 798 and set in picturesque hillside surroundings, the temple is a Kyoto landmark. www.lastminute.com /site/find/World/Asia/Japan/Kansai/Kyoto/WOW-Attraction-98754.html   (118 words)

The Mikan Chronicles: Kyoto (Kiyomizudera)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) We chose four sites for the day, two because I wanted to pay a visit, and two because they seemed to provide a good first-time introduction to Kyoto. These sites were Kiyomizudera and Heian Jingu, and Kinkakuji and Ryoanji, respectively. Kiyomizudera was our first stop, and having parked the car at the bottom of the hill, we were able to stroll past all the pottery shops lining the road to the temple. www.kamoda.com /weblog/archives/003242.html   (264 words)

Welcome to Kyoto: Kiyomizudera Temple Main --> Japan --> Kyoto --> Kiyomizudera Temple 1 2 3 4 5 6 Kyoto is famous for many things, cultural center, ancient capital of Japan, the geisha of Gion, and its many temples. Many devout worshippers stand beneath the waterfall to perform the rite of cold water ablution while worshipping Fudo Myoo (the God King of Fire) who is enshrined at the waterfall's fount. farstrider.net /Japan/Kyoto/Kiyomizudera.htm   (399 words)

The Wanderlust [ reports.thewanderlust.net and reports.thewanderlust.com ] - a collection of travel reports from around ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) a section of the Kiyomizudera that was predominately red and perched on top of rise in the mountain. We continued on to the Butai of Kiyomizudera, passing several ponds of spring water where you can wash your hands with holy water. We spent a few hours at the Kiyomizudera, and had a late lunch in a traditional Ramen house a few streets away. www.thewanderlust.net /reports/asia/kyoto.php   (822 words)

Asia on the Matrix: Japan, Eastern Kyoto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) These photos include visits to Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion), Chionin (a major Buddhist temple complex), Heian Jingu (a reconstruction of the ancient imperial palace), Kiyomizudera (one of Kyoto's best-loved and most scenic temples), and a preserved estate for a glimpse at the comfortable life that wealthy citizens of Kyoto once enjoyed. Set in the hills of eastern Kyoto is Kiyomizudera, one of the most popular temples for locals and visitors alike. She is revered for her ability to ease childbirth and so Kiyomizudera has become a popular destination for pregnant women. www.on-the-matrix.com /asia/eastern_kyoto.asp   (519 words)

BornPlayDie - Japan Travel Photos Kiyomizudera temple is huge complex with various temple buildings and even a shinto shrine within the temple grounds. The platform outside the Kannon hall, is built on stilts on the slope of the mountain. Kiyomizudera engulfed in a sea of Autumn leaves www.bornplaydie.com /japan/travel/kyoto/kyoto.htm   (507 words)

Kiyomizudera Temple Kiyomizudera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Shimane that was built several hundred years ago. Since that time it has gone through many renovations, but it has not lost the touch of holiness that gives it its reputation for driving out evil. We begin our Kiyomizudera visit with a hike up a horribly long flight of very narrow steps cut into a beautiful hill. reverend_kim.tripod.com /Vacation/Kiyomizu1.html   (201 words)

Buddhism in Japan: Day 7 My first glimpse of Kiyomizudera revealed a lot about the upkeep of temples. The temples are always meticulously painted and then completely exposed to the elements until the color wears away, at which point the cycle begins again. I enjoyed exploring Kiyomizudera because there were so many things to see and so many different levels and angles at which to see them. www.oberlin.edu /student/jbruno/wt/day7.htm   (404 words)

Kyoto Kiyomizudera De Kiyomizudera (de Helder Water Tempel) is een oude tempel van de boeddhistische Hosso sekte en ligt op een van de oostelijke heuvels, Mt. Otowa (betekent 'geluid van veren'). De tempel is genoemd naar de helder water bron, waarvan het water beneden uit de rotsen stroomt. Het omhoog lopende straatje naar de Kiyomizudera is altijd druk met toeristen. www.uchiyama.nl /fotogalerij/ngkyotokiyomizu1.htm   (190 words)

Max Watson's Asian Adventures: Kiyomizudera ("Pure Water Temple") in Kyoto   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The entrance to Kiyomizudera The photo on the left is the reason I haven't been posting so much lately. The issue was with "converging lines", in that since I shot the photo... I will have to visit Kiyomizudera when I go to Kyoto in two weeks. www.maxwatson.com /blog/2006/08/kiyomizudera_pure_water_temple.html   (372 words)

Kyoto, Kiyomizudera That is, after you pay your entrance fee of course. Many of the buildings in Kyoto have been burnt down and rebuilt during a long violent history, but kiyomizudera remained intact. It never favored any of the warring parties, and consequently, there was never any reason for revenge. www.slowlife.se /Japan/English/Japan/Kyoto/Kiyomizudera.html   (289 words)

PRE WW II MAN’S FORMAL HAORI WITH WOVEN KIYOMIZUDERA TEMPLE AND KAMOGAWA RIVER DESIGN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) The famous Kiyomizudera temple (The Clear Water Temple) is the main temple of the Hosso sect of Buddhism. One story tells of a devout monk who was given a vision about how to find the source of clear water. The rich man is inspired by the monk and later builds the first structure known as the Kiyomizudera temple. www.risingsunimports.com /detail.php?itemid=3099   (275 words)

KIYOMIZUDERA TEMPLE NIGHTVIEW Kiyomizudera temple is located in a scenic place which overlooks the Amidagamine and Inari mountains in the south, Kyoto city in the west, and Atago and Arashiyama mountains in the far distance. The spectacular view seen from well-known "Kiyomizu no Butai" is decorated with cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn. From Shijo station on Keihan Line, take Kyoto City Bus to Gojozaka, and walk about 10 minutes. www.ryokan-yachiyo.com /ryokan-kyototrip/ryokan-travel-kiyomizu-temple-nightview-e.html   (136 words)

Japan 2005 pictures from japan photos on webshots Kiyomizudera 3 - People hanging their wishes here Kiyomizudera 9 - got the water flowing from dunno-where Kiyomizudera 11 - let's drink till we LS. community.webshots.com /album/500162369EaBoMF?start=60   (389 words)

Kyoto Monuments and Historical Sites : Kiyomizudera Temple Kiyomizudera is another of the most famous temples. It was founded when Kyoto was distant from its Higashiyama home, when a noble wandered upon a hermit monk who helped his wife conceive with the clear water of the mountains, after which the temple is named. Be the first to write a review of Kiyomizudera Temple! www.vcarious.com /Listing/Japan/Kyoto/KiyomizuderaTemple.html   (72 words)

Jia Ren: World Heritage Site - Kyoto Kiyomizudera (Pure Water Temple [清水寺]) Kiyomizu-dera (or Kiyomizudera, 清水寺) means Pure Water Temple in english, is a temple located in Kyoto,Japan. It is said that the Daizuigu Bosatsu can grant our wish, whatever it may be, so we make our wish here while circling the stone. This is a paragraph of text that could go in the sidebar. jiaren777.blogspot.com /2006/06/world-heritage-site-kyoto-kiyomizudera.html   (704 words)

Kiyomizudera Temple Kyoto, Japan poster and print from Zazzle.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) Kiyomizudera Temple Kyoto, Japan poster and print from Zazzle.com The Kiyomizudera Temple in Kyoto is one of Japan's most famous temple. Be the first to comment on Kiyomizudera Temple Kyoto, Japan. www.zazzle.com /jlayesphotography/product/228473551051094304   (104 words)

Kyoto II: December 4, 2001 Part of Kiyomizudera Temple, taken from the shopping street. Nearly every Temple has a fountain for people to take a drink from before they enter but this is by far the coolest one I have seen. Walking down a LONG flight of stairs at Kiyomizudera. japan.carianne.org /kyoto2.html   (275 words)

Kyoto Temples: Kiyomizudera For some time, Kiyomizu would retain the character of a family temple of the Tamuramaro clan, although in 810 Emperor Saga recognized it as an official temple of the new capital. In the following centuries, Kiyomizudera developed into one of the most popular temples of the cult of the miracle-working Kannon, on a par with the Hase Temple in Nara and the Ishiyama Temple at Lake Biwa. Kuan-yin by Chun-Fang Yu is a study of the way in which Avalokiteshvara was in China transformed into a female Bodhisattva (Columbia, 2001) www.xs4all.nl /~daikoku/junrei/reijo/1-ban.htm   (2138 words)

Photos of Kiyomizudera Temple - Travel Photography and Stock Images by Darby Sawchuk - dsphotographic.com Photos of Kiyomizudera Temple - Travel Photography and Stock Images by Darby Sawchuk - dsphotographic.com Photos of Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto are now available for your viewing pleasure. Countless locals visit this temple to worship, to find luck and to taste the water that pours from a nearby spring. dsphotographic.com /index.php/2006/07/photos-of-kiyomizudera-temple   (131 words)

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