West Japan Travel - Kyoto [Kiyomizu-dera] | 日本关西之行 - 京都【清水寺】

Kiyomizu-dera is the oldest temple in Kyoto, built in AD780. Kiyomizu means clear water. The unique specialty is the structure of the main hall, just out over the hillside and supported by 139 pillars and there is not a single nail used in the structure. But unfortunately, we were unable to visit it because it was under renovation and the renovation will finish in 2020. Don't worry, except for the main hall, there are other attractions to visit too.

清水寺是京都最古老的寺院，建于公元780年，它最大的特点是栋梁结构式建筑，依悬崖而建。正殿的大殿前有一个悬空的“舞台”，由139根圆木支撑，没有用到一根钉子。我们去的时候刚好遇到它在整修，所以很可惜没能进去看，整修是从2017年3月开始，到2020年完工。

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Nio-mon | 仁王门

This is the main entrance with the bright orange color series.

清水寺的霸气正门

After coming up from the stairs and walking in a bit, here comes the marvelous three-storeyed pagoda.

三重塔，日本最大等级的三重塔，路过的人都会驻足膜拜一下。

Beside the tower, a large impressive view of the city was offered.

Sai-mon ( West Gate) | 西门

Zuigu-do Hall | 随求堂

Zuigu-do hall is giving you a journey experience that you seem to walk inside the Bodhisattva's uterus. The exploring was provided underneath the hall. But we didn't get enough time to learn through.

在这里可以体验进入菩萨的胎內的漆黑道路之旅，时间有限，我们没来得及去体验。

Main Hall | 本堂

Definitely, the biggest regret is that the main hall was under construction so we couldn't go to the veranda and Otowa Waterfall.

最遗憾的当然是没能看到清水寺的本堂和音羽瀑布。

Monzenmachi | 门前町

The monzenmachi is as prosperous as it was hundred years ago.

一如既往古朴繁荣的街景

~ Thanks for reading ~

~ 感谢大家的阅读 ~