KIYOMIZU-DERA TEMPLE

The eleven faces and forty-two arms of
Kannon show great compassion.
People have felt very close to the principal
image of the temple and
called the deity “Kiyomizu Kannon-san.”

SOUND

NEWS

KANNON REIJO, THE EMBODIMENT OF
KANNON’S COMPASSION

KANNON REIJO,
THE EMBODIMENT OF
KANNON’S COMPASSION

Over 1200 years have passed since the foundation of Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Halfway up Mt. Otowa,
one of the peaks in Kyoto’s Higashiyama mountain range, stands the temple, to which large numbers of visitors
come to pay their respects to Kannon, a deity of great mercy and compassion. For this reason, our temple is
known as a “Kannon Reijo.” “Reijo” is a Japanese word meaning a “holy place”
with which the Kannon’s compassion is abundant.

The figure of Kannon embodies your thankful hearts—feelings of gratitude for coming into this world,
your tranquil daily lives, and your loved ones, friends, and acquaintances who are always there beside you.
In other words, worshiping Kannon means taking a hard look at your true self.

Live your day-to-day lives, expressing your gratitude.
And find the Kannon’s compassion in your everyday deeds.

We at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, along with the deity Kannon, wish for the happiness of all people across in the world.
When you visit the temple, simply put your hands together when in front of the statue of Kannon
and offer a prayer of thanksgiving.

Respectfully yours,

EVENTS SCHEDULE IN 2021

TOURS TOURS

Feel Kiyomizu, with hands-on tours

A Kiyomizu priest guides international sightseers on a special tour of the grounds. He shows them around and takes them to visit several traditional buildings and historic spots, all the while explaining the teachings of the deity Kannon. We’re sure that you will discover new wonders of Kiyomizu-dera Temple as you hear the traditional stories of the temple’s origin and history that have been handed down over generations.

TOURS

Feel Kiyomizu, with hands-on tours

PRAY PRAY

Kannon Reijo, a widely worshiped
holy place.

The eleven faces and forty-two arms of Kannon show great compassion. People have felt very close to the principal image of the temple and called the deity “Kiyomizu Kannon-san.”

VISIT VISIT

The Buddhist buildings express the Kannon’s teachings.

From the scenery of the historic structures and temple buildings, visitors can feel the Kannon’s merciful heart. Check our traditional event schedules on this page.

LEARN LEARN

The history of Kiyomizu is the course of deep faith in Kannon.

The beginning of the temple dates back over 1200 years. One priest found a pure spring welling up deep in Mt. Otowa.

LOCATION LOCATION

The temple offers a stunning cityscape of Kyoto.

View this page to learn about how to get here. Various means of transportation from Kyoto Station and many other stations are described.

EVENTS SCHEDULE IN 2021

INSTAGRAM

Scenic beauty in all seasons and the solemn atmosphere of the temple grounds are being captured. Enjoy the stunning up-to-date pictures of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

: The project presents a new perspective and a fresh interpretation of
prayer through a variety of experimental expressions beyond convention.

NEWS

KANNON REIJO, THE EMBODIMENT OFKANNON’S COMPASSION

KANNON REIJO, THE EMBODIMENT OF KANNON’S COMPASSION

INSTAGRAM

KANNON REIJO, THE EMBODIMENT OF
KANNON’S COMPASSION

KANNON REIJO,
THE EMBODIMENT OF
KANNON’S COMPASSION