Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto Japan - May 2026

Kiyomizu-dera (Japanese: 清水寺; lit. 'Pure Water Monastery') is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It is also one of Japan's leading temples dedicated to the worship of Kannon, along with Ishiyama-dera (Ōtsu, Shiga) and Hase-dera (Sakurai, Nara). It is a famous tourist destination in Kyoto City, The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site.