Kiyomizudera was old Buddhist temple which was built in 778. At the nights of the red leaves season, they open the Kiyomizudera’s gate to watch the illuminated temple and red leaves. It was a different view from daytime.

Niomon gate was re-built in late 15 century.

Kiyomizudera’s pagoda

red leaves

at main hall

Main hall’s stage

Kiyomizudera’s woods

Main hall and pagoda

Three-storid pagoda was made in 847 at first. This was re-built in 1632. In 1987, it was repaired. It is 31m high.

Main hall of Kiyomizudera. It was re-built in 1633. The longest pillar is 12meter. They didn’t use any nails. Such a structure is called ‘Kake-zukuri’ (overhang method of construction) or ‘Butai-zukuri’ (the construction style like a stage).

fall leaves at Kiyomizudera

stone statue of Jizo

Kiyomizudera’s red leaves
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Reblogged this on lazysecretivewonderer and commented:
THIS, I have to see. Before I die. Kiyomizudera at night. Thanks, Myau-kun 🙂
It is beautiful of Kiyomizudera temple’ fall leaves and also spring cherry blossoms. This is one of my favorite place in Kyoto.