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Kiyomizu-dera

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Kiyomizu-dera

The great wooden stage over the hillside. Approach through the Higashiyama lanes (Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka) and arrive right at opening. Sunset from the stage is the shot everyone wants.

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  • Temples & Gardens

    The headline sights — temples, shrines, and the gardens around them. Pace yourself: two big ones a day is plenty.