5 attractions to experience at Kiyomizu Temple

Kyoto

Kyoto “Kiyomizu-dera” is a very popular tourist attraction in Japan

When asked about sightseeing spots in Kyoto, the name “Kiyomizu-dera” is not unnamed.
Kiyomizu-dera, which is synonymous with Kyoto, is a place that frequent visitors visit many times.
Kiyomizu-dera, where you can feel a different charm every time you go, is definitely a recommended sightseeing spot for beginners.

Kiyomizu-dera has many attractions, and you can enjoy it even if you visit it without any prior knowledge.
However, if you know a little bit, you can enjoy it even more.

This time, we will introduce carefully selected recommended spots in Kiyomizu-dera.

What kind of temple is Kiyomizu-dera?

Kiyomizu-dera has long been known by the phrase “jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu.”
“The Stage of Kiyomizu” is the stage that spreads out in front of the main hall of this temple.
Kiyomizu-dera is a World Heritage-listed temple.

The precincts are large and it takes about an hour on average to go around.
However, if you go to Kiyomizu-dera, you want to take a closer look, right?

5 attractions to experience at Kiyomizu Temple

The first one! A famous spot that looks great in photos

Niomon


This very large Niomon. On both sides, the statues of Nio and A-un are glaring.
This gate is also known as the “Blindfold Gate”.
Certainly it seems unlikely that you can see the back from here, right?
But what is really blindfolded is the line of sight from another place.

When you go through the gate and look up, you will feel a strong line of sight.
When I look up, there is “The Stage of Kiyomizu”.
The stage of Kiyomizu is located in a high place overlooking the city of Kyoto.
And, beyond that line of sight, if there is no blindfold gate, I will look down at a certain place.
Where on earth is that place? Yes, that place is “Gosho (the residence of the emperor)”.
This Niomon was built so as not to overlook the “Gosho” where the emperor lives.

Paradise Jodo reflected in the west gate


The west gate is a spot that is acclaimed for its wonderful sunsets.
The sight of the setting sun illuminating the gate is reminiscent of the entrance to Sukhavati Jodo.
Immersing yourself in the air with a calm feeling will wash your heart.

The three-storied pagoda that boasts the highest height in Japan


The three-storied pagoda, which is about 31 meters high, is one of the largest three-storied pagoda in Japan.
The vivid red coating is wonderful, and it burns into the eyes.
You can see it from a distance, and it is said to be the “symbol of Kyoto and Higashiyama.”

The special nighttime visit is lit up to create a fantastic beauty.

The statue of Dainichi Nyorai is enshrined inside.

On the roof of the three-storied pagoda, there are onigawara at the four corners of each layer.
This is one of the specialties that you definitely want to see and return.

The second! Visiting the womb at Zuigudo


After passing through the Niomon gate and passing by the bell tower, you will see Zuigudo.
This is the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera’s tower, “Jishin-in,” where you can experience a spiritual experience.

The principal idol, Mahapratisara, is a Buddha who fulfills people’s wishes “according to their wishes.”
In this Zuigudo, the “Womb Tour” is performed by simulating the bottom of the temple as the womb of the Mahapratisara Bodhisattva.
If you take a step further, the total darkness will spread. I’m in a closed field of view.
Following the beads laid around the wall, we aim for a slightly brighter stone with a sword that symbolizes the Mahapratisara Bodhisattva.

When you reach it, turn the stone to pray and return to the exit.
It takes about 5 minutes. The mysterious and warm experience is like a daydream.
When you visit Kiyomizu-dera, please experience the “rebirth of your heart” at Zuigudo.

Third! “Main hall” where you can receive powerful benefits


The main hall and the stage of Kiyomizu are must-see spots when you visit Kiyomizu-dera.
The stage of Kiyomizu is so famous that it makes you want to take a short run, but the main hall is the place where the highlights are most concentrated.
Let’s thoroughly enjoy every corner.

Each of the works reminiscent of the Heian period palace and aristocratic mansion has a profound feeling.
In addition, you will be overwhelmed by the huge round pillars that support the building.

Fourth! The stage of Kiyomizu


The stage that juts out onto the cliff is dazzling when you look down.
The phrase “jump off the stage of Kiyomizu” is often used as an analogy when you are prepared to jump off from here.

The height from the ground is about 12 meters, and it is assembled by a method that does not use any nails.

“Jump off the stage of Kiyomizu”?

That said, is there anyone who really jumped off the stage of Kiyomizu?
It is said that there were many people who really jumped in the Edo period.
However, the survival rate is high, and it is reported that the majority of people survived.
I couldn’t think of anything, this jumping … Actually, there was a surprising reason. .

What is the reason why people jumped?

If you jump off the stage of Kiyomizu and come back alive, your wish will come true.
It is said that there was a jinx that even if you were unlucky, you could go to the Paradise Pure Land.
The reason why people jumped bravely was, yes, a wish.

Fifth! Otowa Waterfall


“Otowa Waterfall”, which is the origin of the name of Kiyomizu-dera, has long been revered as clean water.
It is a famous water that has been springing up for more than 1000 years, and is also the top 10 famous waters in Japan.
It is said that Shimizu, which falls separately, has its own benefits and fulfills the wishes of “romance,” “study,” and “health (longevity).”

Don’t be greedy! Rules to fulfill your wishes at Otowa Waterfall

Shimizu of Otowa Waterfall is said to fulfill three types of wishes, but in reality there are rules for fulfilling the wishes.

First of all, please do not drink all three types of Shimizu.
This is because it is said that drinking all three types is “greedy” and the benefits are lost.
Let’s drink only one of them, Shimizu, which is the wish you want to fulfill the most.

Drink water all at once!

There is also a tradition of how to drink, and when you drink the water in the cassotte, you have to drink it all at once.
It is said that if you drink with two mouths, the benefit will be reduced to one-half, and if you drink with three mouths, the benefit will be reduced to one-third.

Experience the commandments for “greediness”

In other words, it can be said that it is a commandment that it is “greedy” to receive a lot of fresh water to make a wish come true.
If you take as much as you can drink in one bite, your wish will come true.

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