This Buddhist Temple was built during the Heian period in 798. Kiyomizu literally means "pure water"
The Deva Gate
Purification fountain
These fountains can be found in all temples or shrines in Japan. Visitors are required to purify themselves by washing their hands and rinsing their mouths before praying.
This temple is also noted for its beautiful background scenery which changes with the four seasons.
Rubbing the Buddha for luck!
Statues of Jizo, the guardian of the souls of the stillborn, miscarried and aborted babies. They sometimes can be seen wearing bibs
Otowa Waterfall where visitors can drink the water from 3 different streams
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