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Official Instagram of Kiyomizu-dera showcases its serene beauty from different angles

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-24 — What comes to mind when you think of Kyoto’s “Kiyomizu-dera”? Is it the solemn grandeur of the wooden main hall and the Kiyomizu Stage, or the always bustling crowds on Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka? If you’ve experienced the hustle and bustle of visitors at Kiyomizu-dera firsthand, then the photos on the official Instagram account of Kiyomizu-dera will take you into a world of a majestic and tranquil ancient mountain temple.

▲ Kiyomizu-dera surrounded by autumn leaves. (Photo / Provided byKiyomizu-dera official website)

Reported by reporter Tsai Wen-jun / Compiled report

What comes to mind when you think of Kyoto’s “Kiyomizu-dera”? Is it the solemn grandeur of the wooden main hall and the Kiyomizu Stage, or the always bustling crowds on Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka? If you’ve experienced the hustle and bustle of visitors at Kiyomizu-dera firsthand, thenthe official Instagram of Kiyomizu-derawill take you into a world of a majestic and tranquil ancient mountain temple.

Since last year, Kiyomizu-dera has officially launched an official account on Instagram, using photos to showcase the natural scenery of the temple during sunrise, sunset, or when spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves are in full bloom, making people want to be there and experience it for themselves. The solemn figures of monks chanting or ringing the New Year's Eve bell under the moonlight convey a sense of reverent silence, revealing another facet of this thousand-year-old temple and allowing visitors to appreciate its beauty through photos.

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