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Kiyomizudera

1-294 Kiyomizudera, Kyoto, Japan 605-0862

Featured Review : Tucked neatly away in the mountains is another must-see in Kyoto. Kiyomizudera is another temple that has been made famous over the centuries through various Japanese artists in a variety of media. Meaning "Clear Water...See Full Review

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Another One of Kyoto's Finest

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jenae567 from Okinawa City, Japan
  • March 25, 2025
Quote: Tucked neatly away in the mountains is another must-see in Kyoto. Kiyomizudera is another temple that has been made famous over the centuries through various Japanese artists in a variety of media. Meaning "Clear Water, Kiyomizudera was once... Read the full Kiyomizudera review

From journal Kyoto Redux

Kiyomizu Temple

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Heydecke from Stutton, United Kingdom
  • August 19, 2025
Quote: The temple is perched of a hillside overlooking Kyoto, affording spectacular views over the city. The temple is reached after a climb up a narrow street lined with wooden houses and shops selling all manner of traditional crafts. The various... Read the full Kiyomizudera review

From journal Templed out in Kyoto

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Kiyomizu-dera (Temple)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Juulia from Cork, Finland
  • July 21, 2025
Quote: Having seen quite a few temples and shrines in my time in Japan, I wasn't expecting Kiyomizu-dera to be particularly thrilling. Temples are often nice to look at but after you've seen a couple some might say you've seen them all, and though people... Read the full Kiyomizudera review

From journal A week in Kyoto

Slopes of Kiyomizu Temple

  • 4 out of 5 stars by j-san from Kyoto, Japan
  • January 26, 2025
Quote: The steep sloping lanes running from Kiyomizu Temple are lined with shops all catering to the throngs of tourists. Yet, somehow we don't mind the crowds whenever we make our way here. I always make sure to buy a softserve (green tea flavor is a hit... Read the full Kiyomizudera review

From journal Temple Town - Kyoto

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • August 6, 2025
Quote: This popular temple in the East Higashiyama district was originally built in 798. Many of the present structures on this dramatically steep hillside setting date from 1633, and their images are now synonymous with the city of Kyoto. Popular... Read the full Kiyomizudera review

From journal Bill in Japan - traditional KYOTO