Kiyomizu dera temple

Kiyomizu dera Temple, which is close to popular places such as Gion and Shijo Kawaramachi in Kyoto, is a very popular tourist destination, and there are times when special night illuminations are held three times a year in spring, summer, and autumn. Yes, this time I went in November 2020

What is Kiyomizu Temple?

It was built in 778 years old. In Japan, the stage where the main hall is the proverb “Jump off the stage of Kiyomizu” is built high.

Kiyomizu dera temple Night illumination

There are night illuminations in spring, summer, and autumn in a year. I went to the night illumination for the first time this time, but there were a lot of people.

Kiyomizu dera temple Niomon

It is the main gate of Kiyomizu Temple. It was burnt down during the war between 1467 and 1477, but was rebuilt in the early 16th century and dismantled and repaired in 2003. The red color stands out because it is lit up, and next to it is SAi-mon.

Kiyomizu dera temple Three-storied pagoda

About 31 meters high. It is one of the largest three-storied pagoda in Japan and has been a symbol of Kiyomizu-dera since ancient times because it can be seen from the city of Kyoto. It was founded in 847, and the current building was rebuilt in 1632 during the Edo period.

Kiyomizu dera temple Main hall

This main hall, which is built of wood on a cliff, attracts many people and is lit up to create a fantastic atmosphere.

Kiyomizu-dera temple Oku-no-in

Oku-no-in, which was built near the main hall, is made of the same wooden structure as the main hall, and is full of people who want to take pictures of the main hall.

Kiyomizu dera temple Illuminate the autumn leaves season

There are four seasons in Japan, and November is the period from autumn to winter. It is the autumn leaves season when the leaves of the trees are dyed red. It was not bright red yet, but the illuminated leaves were beautiful.

Wikipedia links to autumn leaves

Kiyomizu Temple in the daytime (Spring 2019)

I went to Kiyomizu-dera in April 2019, and the main hall was under renovation at that time. April is the season when cherry blossoms bloom in spring in Japan, and it was crowded with many people at that time as well.

Impressions of going to Kiyomizu Temple

One of the attractions of Kiyomizu-dera, which is a popular place, is that the scenery changes depending on the season. This time I went to see it at night for the first time, but I also understood the reason why many people gathered because I wanted to see a fantastic atmosphere. It was. Also, if I have a chance, I would like to see the spring night visit during the cherry blossom season.

Article of Yasaka Shrine that can be reached on foot from Kiyomizu Temple

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