Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Commanding view of the city of Kyoto from the stage of Kiyomizu
The Main Hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a national treasure, is famous for its Kiyomizu-no-butai (stage of Kiyomizu). This architecture with its huge stage is in the elegant Shinden-zukuri style and was built over a cliff, supported by 168 pillars. Most of the remaining buildings were rebuilt in 1633. Water from Otowa-no-taki Fall, which is the origin of the temple's name, is said to be miraculous and to cure all illnesses. The area provides a spectacular view of Kyoto, including cherry blossoms in spring and colored leaves in autumn.
[Admission Fee] Adults: 400 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
[Access] City Bus from JR Kyoto Station, and a short walk from the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop
[Credit Card Payment] Not accepted
[Foreign Language Support] No
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Information
- Postal Code
- 605-0862
- Address
- 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Tel
- 075-551-1234
- Businesshours
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6:00-18:00
(Varies by season) - Holiday
- Open year-round
- Website
- https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/
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