Otowayama Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 778. It dates back to about 1200 years ago. As a sacred place of Kannon, which symbolizes great mercy, i ... More
Otowayama Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 778. It dates back to about 1200 years ago. As a sacred place of Kannon, which symbolizes great mercy, it has been open to the common people since ancient times and loved by a wide range of people. Old history books and literature depict many people enjoying visiting Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
The 130,000-square-meter precincts stretch halfway up Mount Otowa in the east of Kyoto are lined with more than 30 temples and monuments, including national treasures and important cultural properties. Since its founding, the tower has been destroyed each time by a major fire exceeding 10 degrees Celsius, but it has been rebuilt many times due to devout faith. Most of the current cathedral was rebuilt in 1633. In 1994, it was registered as one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage "Cultural Assets of Ancient Kyoto".
It is a wooden bell tower in center of Kawagoe city, Saitama prefecture.
It is listed as a cultural property designated by Kawagoe city
and it is a ... More
It is a wooden bell tower in center of Kawagoe city, Saitama prefecture.
It is listed as a cultural property designated by Kawagoe city
and it is also a symbol of Kawagoe city that has been passed down since Edo period.
Kawagoe is a city near Tokyo, where you can feel the time and Japanese tradition
by reproducing shape of Edo street.
Starbucks also uses wood to ma ... More
Kawagoe is a city near Tokyo, where you can feel the time and Japanese tradition
by reproducing shape of Edo street.
Starbucks also uses wood to match atmosphere of the street to create a traditional atmosphere
rather than an urban feeling.
Unlike exterior which focuses on traditional atmosphere, interior has a luxurious feeling by adding a modern feeling.
You can sit in a cafe and hear bell ringing(Time bell tower/時の鐘) four times a day.