Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺 or “Kiyomizu Temple” is located on the side of the Higashiyama Mountains in Kyoto City. See the article on Kiyomizu-dera on and the Kiyomizu-zaka area on Japanesesearch.com!
Is a very famous temple, not only in Kyoto city but throughout Japan.
This temple is well known for it’s large hanging platform from a mountain edge. The expression “take the plunge at Kiyomizu-dera” that this temple is famously known for comes from this platform. It does not mean that people should be jumping off the temple’s platform but it urges people to follow their dreams and goals.
Kiyomizu dera pictures can be found in all travel magazines and deservedly so! Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺 is close to the city centre and is very popular with tourists from around the world. Enjoy the photos!