Kiyomizu Temple

Otowa Waterfall

To the northeast of the stage of Kiyomizu is Otowa Waterfall, which is 4 meters high.The clear water that flows out of this waterfall is said to be the origin of Kiyomizu-Temple.It is composed of three waterfalls, and it is said that drinking the water has its own benefits.From the left when facing the waterfall, the benefits are “achievement of schoolwork,” “fulfillment of love,” and “longevity.”

Kiyomizu Temple

The “Stage of Kiyomizu”

The “Stage of Kiyomizu” is in front of the main hall of Kiyomizu-Temple.
The height of the stage overhanging from the main hall is about 13 meters, which is equivalent to a four-story building.This stage is a place for dedicating performing arts to the Kannon Bodhisattva, and traditional Japanese performing arts have been performed in this place.
Making a bold decision is called “jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu”, but in the Edo period, many people actually jumped off, so a ban on jumping was issued by Kyoto Prefecture.
In December 2020, the stage renovation work was completed.

Kiyomizu Temple

Senju Kannon

The principal image of Kiyomizu-Temple is the eleven-faced thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva. It is said to save people from suffering by expressing great mercy with eleven facial expressions and forty-two hands.Normally, you cannot see it directly, but you can see it only once every 33 years.

Kiyomizu Temple

Triple tower

The three-storied pagoda is about 31 meters high and is one of the largest towers in Japan.It is a symbol of Kiyomizu-Temple because it can be seen well from the city of Kyoto. It was built in 847, but the current pagoda was rebuilt in 1632. It enshrines the statue of Dainichi Nyorai and is designated as an important cultural property.

jjigae hotpot.

I ate jjigae hotpot.
material
2 servings
silken tofu
300g
Pork belly (thinly sliced)
200g
kimchi
150g
onion
1/2 piece
green onion
1/2
bean sprouts
100g
shimeji mushrooms
50g
Leek
30g
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Kiyomizu Temple

“Nioh-mon”

“Nioh-mon” is the main gate of Kiyomizu Temple. It has statues of Nioh inside it.This gate was built in 15th century.Looking at it from the stage, you can see that, this gate stands on the direction of the imperial palace.It was built in this position so that people wouldn’t be able to overlook the palace where the emperor was living in.

cream stew.

I ate cream stew.
Ingredients (for 2 people)
Chicken thigh
150g
Onion (1/2)
80g
Potatoes (1/2)
50g
Carrot (1/3)
50g
White wine
1 tablespoon
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beef yakiniku.

I ate beef yakiniku.
Ingredients (for 2-3 people)

Pork or beef… 200-250g
*Meat parts are summarized in step ➀
Rice: 2-3 bowls worth of rice
Grated garlic: about 0.5 cm in a tube
Grated ginger… about 1 cm in a tube
Soy sauce… 2 tablespoons
Sugar… 1 tablespoon
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fried chicken.

I ate fried chicken.
material
chicken (your favorite part)
2 to 3 pieces
☆Milk
1/2 cup
☆Eggs
one
☆ Garlic tube
2 centimeters
★ soft flour
1 cup
★ Allspice
less than 1 teaspoon
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