World Heritage Site Kiyomizu-dera Temporarily Closed – A Must-Visit Kyoto Attraction

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a must-visit destination in Kyoto, Japan, renowned for its stunning autumn foliage and also one of the city’s famous cherry blossom spots, has been reported to temporarily close to visitors from spring 2017 for renovation. The renovation will focus on the temple’s "Stage of Kiyomizu" main hall, roof, and pillars. During the renovation period, a path for worshippers will remain open. Visitors who love Kiyomizu-dera should seize the chance to visit before the closure, while those who haven’t been there yet might consider planning an earlier trip.

The large-scale renovation of Kiyomizu-dera is scheduled to be completed before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The immensely popular site, which attracts 5.5 million visitors annually, will inevitably see some impact on its scenery during the renovation. The 12-meter-high, approximately 22-meter-wide, and 9-meter-deep Stage of Kiyomizu, along with nine out of the 16 important cultural properties in the surrounding area, will undergo renovation. This marks the first major renovation project since the 1950s. Recently, it’s a good idea to visit Kiyomizu-dera to see its complete form before the renovation begins.

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Address: 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone: +81 - 75 ? 551 - 1234
Recent Major Events at Kiyomizu-dera:
November 18 – December 4, 2016: Special Open Garden at Jishu Shrine
November 12 – December 4, 2016: Special Evening Openings in Autumn
November 16 – December 4, 2016: Kiyomizu-dera Photography Exhibition "INSIGHT"
November 16, 2016: Temple Announces Peak Period for Autumn Leaves

This is it – the most Instagrammed spot in Japan

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