A guide to the Kiyomizu Temple you can't miss when you come to Kyoto! Be sure to keep it well!

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Kyoto Kiyomizu Temple itinerary guide 🗺
🌸Departure in the morning:
In the morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrates the mist and shines on the ancient city of Kyoto, it is the best time to set off for Kiyomizu Temple. Kiyomizu Temple, an ancient temple with a history of thousands of years, is located in the embrace of Mt. Otowa. With its magnificent scenery and profound cultural heritage, it has attracted countless spiritual pilgrimages from travelers.
🚃Transportation Guide:
From Kyoto Station, you can take city bus No. 100 or 206, get off at Kiyomizu-michi or Gojo-zaka, and walk a few minutes to arrive. If you want to experience a more authentic Kyoto style, you might as well rent a bicycle 🚴♂, leisurely walk along the quaint streets, and feel the pulse of this city.
🏞Step into the ancient temple:
When you step into the Kiyomizu Temple, the first thing that catches your eye is the Kiyomizu Stage 🌉 suspended above the cliff. It has become an iconic landscape of Kyoto with its unique structure and panoramic view of Kyoto. Standing here, you can seem to hear the echoes of bells from thousands of years ago and feel the passage of time and tranquility.
🧘♀Pray for blessings:
Kiyomizu-dera Temple houses the Thousand-Armed Guanyin statue and is a sacred place for praying for health, safety, and good relationships. You may wish to buy an amulet on the approach to the temple to pray for peace of mind and blessings for yourself or your loved ones. When visiting the temple, please remember to remain quiet and respect local customs.
🍜Lunch time:
After the visit, you may enjoy an authentic Kyoto cuisine 🍣 at the teahouse or kitchenette at the foot of the mountain, such as matcha desserts 🍵, Japanese confectionery 🍡, or a bowl of hot Kyoto vegetable kaiseki, giving your taste buds a cultural journey.
🌳Walking around:
In the afternoon, you may want to take a walk along the forest trails beside the shrine, as well as the antique shops and handicraft shops hidden in the alleys, where you may unexpectedly find a favorite souvenir🎁.
🌆 Dusk:
When the sun sets, Kiyomizu Temple is dyed with a layer of golden halo. Whether you are standing on the Kiyomizu stage and looking into the distance, or praying in front of the Jishu Shrine, you can feel an indescribable tranquility and beauty.

Post by 超級小寶 | Dec 9, 2024