Welcome to Ai's travel guide. Today, Let me guide you to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a historic temple in Kyoto, with a beautiful view. While introducing the origin of Kiyomizu-dera, let's actually walk around Kiyomizu-dera and experience its beauty with me.

   In Japan, when making a very important decision, it is said to ``jump off the stage of 'Kiyomizu', and the origin of this phrase is this wooden stage that juts out from the main hall, which is approximately 13 meters high. In fact, it is recorded that 234 people jumped off during the Edo period, 17th to 19th century. From this stage, you can enjoy the view of the cityscape of Kyoto, along with the cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves. It is noteworthy that both the main hall and the stage were built without using a single nail.

   Let's continue the explanation while wearing a Japanese kimono and walking around the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The entrance gate to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is called 'Niomon', and a pair of 'Vajrapani' statues, act as guardian deities, protecting Kiyomizu-dera Temple from enemy invasion. Kiyomizu-dera Temple dates back to the 8th century, when a monk enshrined ’buddhist bodhisattva’ at 'Otowa Falls', and ``Kiyomizu'' refers to the clear water of this waterfall. It is said that if you drink this water within the shrine grounds, you will be blessed with longevity, academic success, and love fulfillment. Let's all enjoy the benefits of this water.

   The bright vermilion three-storied pagoda of Kiyomizu-dera is one of the largest in Japan at approximately 31m in height. A three-storied pagoda is a type of pagoda that houses the remains of Buddha. In addition, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lit up at night during certain periods in spring, summer, and autumn, allowing you to enjoy the night view like this background. If you want to enjoy the illumination of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, please check the period before going.

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