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Sacred Water Temple Otowasan Kiyomizu-dera
Otowasan Kiyomizu-dera in autumn
Otowasan Kiyomizu-dera, affectionately known as Thanh Thuy Temple, is a renowned shrine in Kyoto, cherished not only for its sanctity but also its year-round beauty. In spring, cherry blossoms paint the temple in gentle pink hues. In summer, lush greenery envelops the surroundings. Fall brings a captivating scene with shades of deep red, while winter blankets the landscape in pristine white snow.
Otowasan Kiyomizu-dera
Both tourists and locals visit Otowasan Kiyomizu-dera primarily seeking love, knowledge, and wealth. At Thanh Thuy Temple, it's believed that drinking water from the Otowa waterfall beside the temple can manifest your prayers into reality.
Sensoji - a temple steeped in sacred legend
Sensoji Temple
Legend has it that in 628, brothers Hinokuma Hamanari and Hinokuma Takenari were fishing on the Sumida-gawa River when they discovered a small statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, entangled in their net.
Sensoji Temple
They returned the statue to the river, but it kept reappearing in their net. People believed it was a sacred coincidence with divine purpose, so they decided to build a small temple to honor Kannon. The temple, named Sensoji, became one of the oldest and most renowned temples in bustling Tokyo.
The unique Kinkakuji Temple adorned in gold
Kinkakuji Temple
Dating back to the 14th century, Kinkakuji, also known as Rokuonji, is a temple located in northwest Kyoto, renowned for its exquisite gold leaf coating.
Inside Kinkakuji Temple
The first floor is dedicated to worshiping the statues of Buddha Shaka and Yoshimitsu, the second floor serves as residences for samurai and also houses the worship of Bodhisattva Kannon and the kings on the celestial platform. The top third floor is constructed and designed in Chinese architectural style, crowned with a golden phoenix. Hence, the temple holds both material and spiritual significance for the people of the Land of the Rising Sun.
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