What is the Kiyomizu-Dera used for?
Kiyomizudera is the main temple of the Kita-Hosso Buddhist sect, practicing the teachings of Kannon. The primary purpose of the temple is to enshrine and worship the Eleven-headed Fortytwo-armed Kannon, the Bodhisattva of mercy and compassion.
Why do people jump off Kiyomizu-Dera?
The reason was that it had been believed people who jump off from the stage of Kiyomizu will be able to make their wishes come true. And even if they die, they can go to heaven. Because of these beliefs, many people jumped off from the stage, especially during the Edo era(1603 -1868).
How was Kiyomizu-Dera built?
Since Kiyomizudera is built on a steep cliff, the stage is constructed using an architectural technique called Butai-zukuri or Kake-zukuri. The vast veranda (stage) is attached to the main hall in an integrated manner.
How many people jumped off Kiyomizu-Dera?
234 people
In desperate pursuit of a wish, this must be how those 234 people felt when they jumped off and plummeted thirteen meters (43 feet) from the veranda of Kiyomizu-dera’s main hall. Of those 234 recorded jumpers, 34 died. The surviving 200, if legend were to keep good on its promise, would see their wishes granted.
Is Kiyomizu-Dera free?
This is the entrance to the main part of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The entrance costs 300 yen for high school students and adults; middle school students and under have to pay only 200 yen.
Why is Kiyomizu-Dera famous?
Kiyomizu-dera, otherwise known as the ‘Temple of the Pure Water Spring’, is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. The site is famous for its impressive viewing platform, three-storey Koyasu pagoda and the medicinal pure waters of the Otowa Spring.
How many floors does Kiyomizu-Dera have?
The site is famous for its impressive viewing platform, three-storey Koyasu pagoda and the medicinal pure waters of the Otowa Spring. Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction, the Main Hall is an official National Treasure of Japan and the complex is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
How old is the Kiyomizu-Dera?
1,243c. 778 AD
Kiyomizu-dera/Age
Who built the Kiyomizu-Dera?
Sakanoue no Tamuramaro
Kiyomizu-dera (Isumi, Chiba)
| Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺 | |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sakanoue no Tamuramaro |
| Completed | 9th century (traditionally) |
| Website | |
| http://www.kiyomizudera.info/ |
How much does it cost to go to Kiyomizu-Dera?
Once you walk past the pagoda and climb a few stairs, you’ll reach the ticket gate. This is the entrance to the main part of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The entrance costs 300 yen for high school students and adults; middle school students and under have to pay only 200 yen.
How old is Kiyomizu?
Is Kiyomizu-Dera worth visiting?
Renovation. From March 2017 until March 2020 the main hall was under renovation work, but still accessible. Even during the renovation work, most visitor say the temple is still worth visiting given its fantastic setting and the atmosphere.