Place ID
Otowa san Kiyomizu dera
| Region: | Asia |
|---|---|
| Country: | Japan |
| City: | Kyoto |
Description
The temple dates back to 798, but the present buildings were constructed in 1633. The temple takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills. Kiyoi mizu (清い水) literally means pure water.
The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera is notable for its vast veranda, supported by hundreds of pillars, that juts out over the hillside and offers impressive views of the city. The expression "to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu" (「清水の舞台から飛び降りる」) is the Japanese equivalent of the English expression "to take the plunge". This refers to an Edo period tradition that held that, if one were to survive jumping from the stage, one's wish would be granted.
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Related Links
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomizu
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01 May 2007 10:40PM
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