Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Shinto
Head shrine of Inari worship, internationally famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates on Mount Inari.
Buddhist TempleBuddhismUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Kiyomizu-dera
清水寺 · Kiyomizudera Temple
UNESCO-listed Kyoto temple famous for its wooden stage, Kannon devotion and Otowa Waterfall.
Sacred Place Overview
About Kiyomizu-dera
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Kiyomizu-dera stands on Kyoto’s eastern hills and is one of the city’s best-known temples. Its main hall and veranda overlook the city while Otowa Waterfall remains a focus of popular devotional custom.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeBuddhist Temple
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationKita Hosso
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaKannon (Avalokiteshvara)
LocationHigashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
ArchitectureKake-zukuri stage construction
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationKita Hosso
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaKannon (Avalokiteshvara)
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
The temple traces its origins to the late 8th century; major surviving structures were rebuilt in the early Edo period.
Sacred Tradition
Visitors traditionally drink from one of the Otowa Waterfall streams for blessings such as longevity, learning or relationships. Such associations are religious/popular tradition.
Editorial Context
Significance: A major Kyoto pilgrimage and tourist destination with enduring Kannon devotion.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Kake-zukuri stage construction · Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto · UNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
The main hall’s large wooden veranda is supported by a traditional timber framework without nails.
Practices & Visiting Information
Documented worship, observances and practices where available.
Kannon devotion|prayer|ritual water custom
Entry & Visitor Rules
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Entry / Accesspaid
How to Reach
Road, rail, air and local-access information where documented.
Access overview
Travel tips: Approach involves uphill walking|Visit early to reduce crowds|Check current opening hours and night-illumination dates
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- September 23, 2026
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