Forest in the city. City in the forest.

The main hall of Kiyomizudera Temple, stands in the wooded hills that offers you a nice view over Kyoto city. Below the terrace, you can taste the spring water that believe to have healing power.

Kiyomizudera ("Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples in Japan. This temple was addded to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

This temple features a unique style in which the building faces out over a high precipe with the floor supported by long pillars.

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