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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

528 Kiyomizucho, Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture 692-0033, Japan
+81 854-22-2151
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Yasugi
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Kiyomizudera Temple and the surrounding Higashiyama district is our favourite destination in Kyoto. The temple is located on top of a hill, and you will walk past many old houses and buildings on the way up to the temple. This whole area is very beautiful and one can easily spend a whole afternoon here. Unfortunately on the day of our... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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This temple was built on sprawling grounds & is surrounded by a lot of soothing greenery. I heard the view is just as spectacular in Summer. There is a purification well, erm, I am not sure what to call it, located after the main hall if you follow the route, or you can just follow the crowd heading that direction.... More

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Mitchell, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2010

This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. The buildings are gorgeous and there is so much to see. There is one building you can walk though that is pitch black and the floors are all curvy. It was very interesting. There is also "Love Rock" which is fun to see. They say that if you... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2010
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This was one of my favourites and I wouldn't go to Kyoto without seeing it. The area is quite large and has many beautiful gardens and shrines to see so give yourself plenty of time to take it all in. The main attractions are a large temple upon a foundation of carefully constructed pylons, it's hard to believe. In addition... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2010
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2009
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