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Kiyomizu-dera temple, Kyoto, Japan photo

Kiyomizu-dera temple, Kyoto

Kiyomizu-dera, a magnificent wooden Buddhist temple supported by pillars off the slope of a mountain in Estern Kyoto, is among the most famous temples in Japan.

It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The temple dates back to 798, and its present buildings were constructed in 1633. It was constructed without the use of a single nail.

SOURCE: Courtesy of Japan National Tourism Organization, used with permission.

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