Kiyomizu-dera Kiyomizu-dera (or Kiyomizudera, æ¸?水寺) refers to several Buddhist temples but most commonly to (?³ç¾½å±±æ?水寺) in Eastern Kyoto, and one of the best known sights of the city. The temple dates back to 798, but the present buildings were constructed in 1633. The temple takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills - (æ¸???æ°? literally means . The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera is notable for its vast veranda, sup...