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Kiyomizu Temple, The Clear Water Temple

by Ms. Ekta Pathela -2006 11 27

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, or Kiyomizu Temple, which means, The Clear Water Temple was founded in 798 AD, but it was rebuilt many times, the most recent was in 1633. The name comes from the clear, pure waterfall from within Mt. Otowa. The water is considered one of the most famous pure water sites in Japan and drinking the water is said to bring good health, fortune, longetivity and success. Kiyo...(More)

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		Kiyomizu-dera Temple Kyoto Japan - Kiyomizu Temple, The Clear Water Temple posted by Ms. Ekta Pathela on2006 11 27 Kiyomizu-dera Temple, or Kiyomizu Temple, which means, The Clear Water Temple was founded in 798 AD, but it was rebuilt many times, the most recent was in 1633. The name comes from the clear, pure waterfall from within Mt. Otowa. The water is considered one of the most famous pure water sites in Japan and drinking the water is said to bring good health, fortune, longetivity and success. Kiyo... More