Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Higashiyama-ku / Kiyomizu-dera
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Kiyomizu-dera
- Nearest stationKiyomizu-Gojō Station 1.5 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
Kiyomizu-dera (Japanese: 清水寺; lit. 'Pure Water Monastery') is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon.
From the Wikipedia article “Kiyomizu-dera” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kiyomizu-dera. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, 1.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kiyomizu-dera?
- Kiyomizu-Gojō Station. It is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kiyomizu-dera a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Main Hall, Kiyomizu-dera: Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 4.0), Jishu Shrine: KENPEI (CC BY-SA 3.0), Goryūkaku: Oilstreet (CC BY 2.5), Three-year Slope: Aporon999 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum: 聖石大戦ぶぅぶぅ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ryozen Museum of History: Uploadalt (CC BY-SA 3.0)
