{"id":7777,"date":"2019-05-03T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T05:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=7777"},"modified":"2019-09-05T15:38:04","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T13:38:04","slug":"kiyomizu-dera-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kiyomizu-dera-temple","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kyoto\u2019s Kyomizu-dera Temple is <strong>one of the most celebrated of Japan\u2019s numerous temples and shrines<\/strong>. The meaning of its name is literally translated \u201c<em>Pure Water Temple<\/em>\u201d. This name is derived from the pristine waters of the <strong>Otowa Waterfall<\/strong>, on which site the temple was built. It is also famous for its large <strong>wooden terrace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The Kyomizu-dera was <strong>founded in 780<\/strong>. Its present structures were erected in 1633. It was originally associated with one of the oldest schools of <strong>Japanese Buddhism<\/strong>, the Hosso sect. Since 1965, it has hosted its own Kita Hosso sect.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Since 1994, the Kiyomizu-dera has been included on the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/a>. Wondering what to see on your visit to Kiyomizu-dera? Use this travel guide to map out your adventure, and you\u2019ll discover some interesting facts along the way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#How_to_Get_to_Kiyomizu-dera\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> How to Get to Kiyomizu-dera<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Opening_Hours_and_Entrance_Fee\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Opening Hours and Entrance Fee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_to_see_in_Kiyomizu-dera_temple\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> What to see in Kiyomizu-dera temple<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Hagashiyama_district\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Hagashiyama district<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kannon_statue\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Kannon statue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Wooden_terrace\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Wooden terrace<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Otowa_waterfall\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Otowa waterfall<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Jishu_Shrine\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.5<\/span> Jishu Shrine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Okunoin_Hall\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.6<\/span> Okunoin Hall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Spring_and_Fall_Illumination\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Spring and Fall Illumination<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Seiryu-e_Dragon_Festival\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Seiryu-e Dragon Festival<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Get_to_Kiyomizu-dera\">How to Get to Kiyomizu-dera<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best way to get to <strong>Kiyomizu-dera from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-train-station\">Kyoto Station<\/a><\/strong> is taking the number <strong>100 or 206 Bus at Kyoto Ekimae Bus Stop<\/strong>, just in the north exit of Tokyo Station. The bus ride is about 15 minutes (4 stops, 230 yen) to <strong>Goyo-zaka Bus Stop<\/strong>. From there, it is a <strong>10 minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera<\/strong> temple.<\/p>\n<p>Use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> to travel to <strong>Kyoto Station <\/strong>if you want to visit Kiyomizu-dera from Osaka.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" title=\"How to get to Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d7774.4566216658095!2d135.76589125825558!3d34.98776721458519!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x600108ae918b02ef%3A0xb61a446e74a21c08!2sKyoto+Station%2C+Higashishiokoji+Kamadonocho%2C+Shimogyo+Ward%2C+Kioto%2C+Prefectura+de+Kioto%2C+Jap%C3%B3n!3m2!1d34.985849!2d135.7587667!4m5!1s0x600108d385dcfb07%3A0x62af658650c434ba!2sKiyomizu-dera%2C+1-ch%C5%8Dme-294+Tatsumicho%2C+Higashiyama-ku%2C+Kyoto%2C+605-0862%2C+Jap%C3%B3n!3m2!1d34.9948561!2d135.7850463!5e0!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1556194972519!5m2!1ses!2ses\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Opening_Hours_and_Entrance_Fee\">Opening Hours and Entrance Fee<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kiyomizu-dera Temple is <strong>open daily from 6 am to 6 pm<\/strong>; closing time is extended to 6:30 pm on certain days during the summer, and until 9 pm during the night illumination.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>admission fee is 400 yen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_to_see_in_Kiyomizu-dera_temple\">What to see in Kiyomizu-dera temple<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Hagashiyama_district\">Hagashiyama district<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you approach the Kiyomizu-dera, you will traverse the streets of the <strong>Higashiyama District<\/strong>, whose shops have served temple pilgrims for centuries. You\u2019ll find local delicacies, souvenirs, and Kiyomizu-yaki pottery.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7790\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7790 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hagashiyama-district-kyoto.jpg\" alt=\"Hagashiyama district street, Yasaka Pagoda in the backgorund\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hagashiyama-district-kyoto.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hagashiyama-district-kyoto-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/hagashiyama-district-kyoto-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hagashiyama district street, Yasaka Pagoda in the backgorund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Kannon_statue\">Kannon statue<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Within the main hall, you will find this temple\u2019s primary object of worship: a <strong>statue Kannon<\/strong>, the goddess of mercy and compassion, bearing <strong>eleven faces and a forty-two arms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7794\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7794\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kannon-satue-kiyomizu-dera.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kannon-satue-kiyomizu-dera.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kannon-satue-kiyomizu-dera-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kannon-satue-kiyomizu-dera-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kannon statue, Kiyomidu-dera Temple &#8211; Image \u00a9 Kiyomizu-dera Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Wooden_terrace\">Wooden terrace<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>wooden stage or terrace<\/strong> is connected to the main hall. At <strong>13 meters (43 feet) above the hillside<\/strong>, the terrace offers a view of Kyoto and the surrounding terrain. During the Edo period, it was believed that if you survived a jump from the terrace, your wishes would be granted. Interestingly, both the main hall and the terrace were built without the use of nails.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7802\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-wooden-terrace.jpg\" alt=\"Kiyomizu-dera's wooden terrace\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-wooden-terrace.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-wooden-terrace-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-wooden-terrace-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiyomizu-dera&#8217;s wooden terrace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Otowa_waterfall\">Otowa waterfall<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the base of the main hall is the <strong>Otowa Waterfall<\/strong>, whose waters are divided into three streams. Each is said to bring a benefit to those who drink from it &#8211; long life, success at school, and success in love, respectively. Visitors can use cups with long handles to capture the water of their choice, but <strong>drinking from all three is considered greedy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7806\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7806\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/otowa-waterfall-kiyomizu-dera.jpg\" alt=\"Otowa waterfall, Kiyomizu-dera (Kyoto)\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/otowa-waterfall-kiyomizu-dera.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/otowa-waterfall-kiyomizu-dera-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/otowa-waterfall-kiyomizu-dera-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Otowa waterfall, Kiyomizu-dera (Kyoto) &#8211; Image by big-ashb @Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Jishu_Shrine\">Jishu Shrine<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Behind the main hall is the <strong>Jishu Shrine<\/strong>, which is dedicated to a deity of love and matchmaking. Two \u201clove stones\u201d stand at the front of the shrine; it is said that if you are able to traverse the <strong>18 meters (60 feet) from one stone to the other with your eyes closed, you will have luck in finding love<\/strong>. If someone must guide you, you will need a matchmaker or intermediary to help.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7810\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jishu-shrine-kyoto.jpg\" alt=\"Jishu Temple in the Kiyomizu-dera grounds\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jishu-shrine-kyoto.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jishu-shrine-kyoto-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/jishu-shrine-kyoto-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jishu Temple in the Kiyomizu-dera grounds, Kyoto &#8211; Image by KENPEI @Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Okunoin_Hall\">Okunoin Hall<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also on the grounds are the smaller <strong>Okunoin Hall<\/strong>, halls dedicated to the historical Shaka and the Amida Buddha, a three-storied pagoda called <strong>Koyasu Pagoda<\/strong> that is said to bring about safe childbirth, and a small hall dedicated to Jizo, said to be the protector of both children and travelers. This hall holds <strong>over 200 small statues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Just outside of the temple grounds are other historic structures to explore. One of these is the <strong>Zuigudo hall<\/strong>, dedicated to the mother of Buddha. It has a dark basement meant to symbolize a mother\u2019s womb.<\/p>\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/new-year-in-japan\">New Year\u2019s celebrations<\/a> and the summer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/obon-festival-in-japan\">obon<\/a>, booths fill the temple grounds, selling souvenirs and traditional holiday foods.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\">It should be noted that the Kiyomizu-dera has been <strong>under renovation since February 2017<\/strong>. Until renovations to the roof are <strong>completed in March 2020<\/strong>, the main hall will be covered with scaffolding. However, visitors will still be permitted inside the main hall during renovations.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Spring_and_Fall_Illumination\">Spring and Fall Illumination<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visitors to the Kiyomizu-dera delight in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-cherry-blossom-forecast\">cherry trees<\/a> that blossom each spring and the blazing foliage of maple trees in the fall. If you visit the temple after dark, however, the <strong>twice-yearly night illumination<\/strong> will paint yet another perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Along with other nearby shrines and temples, the <strong>Kiyomizu-dera is illuminated during the Hanatoro event held each year in mid-March<\/strong>. The temple is also illuminated in the <strong>second half of November, during the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/japan-autumn-leaves-forecast\">koyo autumn leaf viewing season<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7798\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7798 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-illumination.jpg\" alt=\"Kiyomidu-dera illuminated during the Fall\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-illumination.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-illumination-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/kiyomizu-dera-illumination-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kiyomidu-dera illuminated during the Fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Seiryu-e_Dragon_Festival\">Seiryu-e Dragon Festival<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the Seiryu-e dragon festival? Seiryu-e is <strong>one of the newest festivals on the Japanese calendar<\/strong>. It has only been celebrated since 2000 but that doesn\u2019t make any less fun and fascinating.<\/p>\n<p>The festival is <strong>held every spring and autumn<\/strong> to honor Seiryu, a <strong>blue dragon who is one of the four divine god-beasts<\/strong> and an incarnation of Kannon. Seiryu is said to <strong>protect Kyoto<\/strong>\u2019s east borders against potential disasters and bad luck and the city now honors him.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10148\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/seiryue-e-dragon-kiyomizu-dera-800x500.jpg\" alt=\"Seiryu-e Dragon drinking from the waterfall during the festival\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/seiryue-e-dragon-kiyomizu-dera.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/seiryue-e-dragon-kiyomizu-dera-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/seiryue-e-dragon-kiyomizu-dera-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seiryu-e Dragon drinking from the waterfall during the festival &#8211; Photo courtesy of \u00a9 Kiyomizu-dera Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <strong>18m-long dragon appears with three armoured men<\/strong> and they dance through the city along with a procession. The celebrations are visually spectacular and include music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is the festival?<\/strong> The dragon apppears from Kiyomizu-dera and continues through Okunoin hall and temple grounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When is the festival?<\/strong> There are two a year, one in the spring and one in autumn. The schedule starts at 2 pm and ends at 3:30 pm. There is no entrance fee.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spring dates<\/strong>: March 14-15 and April 3.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Autumn dates<\/strong>: September 14-15.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Kiyomizu-dera Temple is among <strong>Kyoto\u2019s top attractions<\/strong>. With your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">JR Pass<\/a> in hand, you are ready to explore this and all that Japan has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kyoto\u2019s Kyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most celebrated of Japan\u2019s numerous temples and shrines. The meaning of its name is literally translated \u201cPure Water Temple\u201d. This name is derived from the pristine waters of the Otowa Waterfall, on which site the temple was built. It is also famous for its large wooden terrace. The Kyomizu-dera was founded in 780. Its present structures were erected in 1633. It was originally associated with one of the oldest schools of Japanese Buddhism, the Hosso sect. Since 1965, it has hosted its own Kita Hosso sect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[18,23],"tags":[],"acf":{"related_tours":{"tour_number":false},"pageresume":"Kyoto\u2019s Kyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most celebrated of Japan\u2019s numerous temples and shrines. 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