Nio-Mon Gate Of Kiyomizu-Dera Temple And Kyoto City. Kyoto, Japan - September 1, 2009: View Of The Nio-Mon Gate (In The Right) And A Distant View Of Kyoto City From The West Gate At Sunset. Japanese People And Tourists Visiting The Temple. The Temple Dates Back To 798, But The Present Buildings Were Constructed In 1633. The Temple Takes Its Name From The Waterfall Within The Complex, Which Runs Off The Nearby Hills. Kiyomizu Literally Means Pure Wat

KEYWORDS

ancient architecture art blue buddhism city contemplation culture day dera destinations editorial famous gate gion heritage history horizon japan kiyomizu kyoto land mountain old outdoors past people place prefecture red religion scenics shinto shrine site sky spirituality steps stone sunlight temple tourist traditional travel unesco wat wood world