THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- This page What is the renovation? The renovation of the roof and the stage
- Page 2 Other renovations Can we visit Kiyomizudear during renovaiton? The renovation 2017~2019
- Page 3 The renovation of the roof 2020; January~April
- Page 4 The renovation of the stage 2022; May~August
- Page 5 The renovation of the stage2022; September~December
- Page 6 About Kiyomizudera Access?
The following is the contents of this article.
About Kiyomizu-dera temple
Kiyomizu-dera temple is one of the most famous landmarks in Kyoto and lures many tourists.
Its history dates back to the 778 A. D. The monk called Enchin had an oracle while he was asleep; Go to the Mt. Otowa. He found a golden stream and met Senju Kannnon, the Kannnon (Guanyin) who saves people with her 1,000 hands.
This is the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera temple.
In early days, Kiyomizu-dera temple belonged to Kofukuji temple and Hosso-syu school. And In 1965, it established Kita-Hosso-syu and was separeted of Hosso-syu.
In 1994, it was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.
Though its long history, the building of Kiyomizu-dera temple we see today was constructed in the 17th century as a dedication of Tokugawa Iyemitsu, the 3rd Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate because the former building was burnt out by the fire.
About Kiyomizudera temple
- Official name: Otowazan Kiyomizu-dera 音羽山清水寺
- Address: Kiyomizu cho 1-294, Higashiyama ward, Kyoto city, Kyoto pref.
- Phone no. 075-551-1234
- FAX no. 075-551-1287
- Website; Kiyomizu-dera official HP
- Open hours: Depends on seasons. See Official website.
- Entrance fee: Adult 400 yen Under 16 years old 200 yen
- Time required: 1 hour~
Access to Kiyomizudera temple
From Gojozaka bus stop
The nearest bus stop is Gojozaka bus stop. It takes 10 minuites to get to Kiyomizu-dera.
From Shijo kawaramachi bus stop
The buses that stop at Gojozaka bus stop is crowded. This route is recommended.
