Kiyomizu-dera

A temple built in 587 to ward off evil spirits

This Tendai Buddhist temple enshrines the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva as its principal image. It was destroyed by fire during the Amago-Mori War during the Sengoku period, but was rebuilt during the Edo period. It is dotted with numerous nationally designated important cultural properties and Shimane prefecture designated tangible cultural properties, and the three-story pagoda, rare in the San’in region, can be climbed for a panoramic view of the farming villages and townscape of the Yasugi area. Within the spacious grounds, there is a yokan shop and an inn where you can enjoy vegetarian cuisine while admiring the three-story pagoda.

It is also famous as a spot to see cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, and shows off different faces throughout the seasons.

You can experience a mini training session!

Zazen experience

Time 10:00～, 14:00～

Price: 1,000 yen per person

Number of people that can be taught: 1 to 30

Travel time: 30 minutes to 1 hour

Nen-nen sutra copying experience

Time 10:00～, 14:00～

Price: 1,000 yen per person

Number of people that can be taught: 1 to 30

Travel time: 30 minutes to 1 hour

How to apply

Please make a reservation through the Kiyomizu-dera Temple website.

*Reservations are required for both, and reservations will not be accepted from December 1st to the end of March.

http://www.kiyomizudera.jp/manabu

Restaurants near Kiyomizu-dera Temple

★Precincts
Momijikan , Shokinkan

★ Near the parking lot
Yuushin , Cafe Mayo

*For information on closing days and reservations, please check the website of each facility or call them.