Kiyomizu-dera

An ancient temple founded in 587 during the Asuka period.

This is a Tendai sect temple whose principal image is the Eleven-faced Kannon.

The large precincts surrounded by nature in the mountains are dotted with the main hall, a three-storied pagoda, a yokan (sweet bean jelly) shop, and a vegetarian restaurant.

During the Sengoku period, it was damaged by war during the Battle of Amago-Mori, but was revived during the Edo period.

Locally, it is still admired by many people as a temple for stamping cards and warding off evil spirits.

triple tower

The only three-storied pagoda in San’in, built in the late Edo period, can be viewed.
You can get a panoramic view of the farming villages and townscape of the Yasugi district.

The seasonal scenery is very attractive, and many people visit it regularly.