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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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A UNESCO World Heritage temple perched on a hillside, famous for its wooden stage that offers sweeping views of Kyoto. The approach through Higashiyama's charming lanes is as memorable as the temple itself.

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  • Arrive before 8 AM to enjoy the temple grounds with far fewer crowds — the early light on the wooden stage is stunning.
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