what do u no about kyomizudera?

Question

and if u no, as well as kyomizudera, kinkakuji and the gion district in japan. :)

Answer 1

All three of these places are in Kyoto, which is my favorite city in Japan. Starting with Kiyomizudera, I must say that it is an awesome place to go. The temple rests on top of what seems like a mountain. The mountain is completely filled with trees. I guess it really hit me because I really hadn't seen mountains before I went to Japan last summer. The temple is a great visit on a summer day.

I didn't take a walking trip up to the temple, because my tour was a bit time-constrained and most of us didn't want to. You still have to walk a bit to get to the temple because the taxis (errr, well the road) only go up so far. That's not a big deal since there are many shops. The best part about shopping there is the free cool air conditioning/fans. Plus, they really have some good stuff there. I was able to get a great purse for my sister, and a golden golf ball for my dad at fairly reasonable prices.

Obviously, you shouldn't go for the shopping, but it is enticing. Honestly, I spent a lot more time shopping than at the temple. The great thing is that the temple is, obviously, shaded. Although I love it in the summer, there are cherry blossoms in the spring, so that is also a great time. The beauty of the cherry blossoms here is stunning.

The Kinkakuji (golden pavilion) is very famous in Kyoto (and Japan for that matter). The Kinkakuji is simply a golden pavilion resting on a lake. It's nothing majorly special, since you can't go inside of it, and it's not too big. Still, it's something you may as well see since it plays a big part in the history of Kyoto. From what I remember, the guy who lived there burned himself in the pavilion, which obviously destroyed the pavilion. That was hundreds of years ago. I also heard that it was previously destroyed one time before that. So if I have my facts correct, this is the third, and hopefully permanent rendition. This rendition was obviously built as a model of the original, and I call it a model since it isn't usable. The area around it is pretty cool, and there's a cool shop there, so it's worth a visit.

I don't have too much to say about the Gion District, except that the night lighting in the area is stunning. I attended a tea ceremony, and somebody recently informed me that that was the only tea place (wow, my wording is impeccable, tonight) in Kyoto. The Gion District has histories that involve the geisha, but I didn't really get much into that. However, all the girls on my tour bought kimonos for this ceremony.

Since these are all in Kyoto, you probably have some interest in Kyoto itself. It is my favorite city to visit. I think the practicalities of the city make it the best place. That might also be combined with the fact that the hotel I stayed in was excellent, and made me feel better about the city. These are famous places, and are definitely worth a visit!

Answer 2

Kiyomizudera ("Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 and remains associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest sects within Japanese Buddhism. In 1994, the temple was added to the list of UNESCO world heritage sites.

Kiyomizudera stands in the wooded hills of eastern Kyoto and offers visitors a nice view over the city from its famous wooden terrace. Below the terrace, you can taste the spring water, which gives the temple its name and which is said to have healing power.
Behind Kyomizudera's main hall stands Jishu Shrine, a shrine dedicated to the deity of love. In front of the shrine are two rocks, placed several meters apart from each other. Successfully walking from one to the other rock with your eyes closed is said to bring luck in your love live.
Part of the fun of visiting Kiyomizudera is the approach to the temple along the steep and busy lanes of the atmospheric Higashiyama district. Except early in the morning, do not expect a tranquil, spiritual atmosphere.
The many shops, restaurants and ryokan in the area have been catering to tourists and pilgrims for centuries. Products on sale range from local specialties such as Kiyomizu-yaki pottery, sweets and pickles to the standard set of souvenirs.