It may not be as well known as its namesake in Kyoto, but the temple in Shizuoka called Kiyomizu-dera is no less worth a visit. Set in thick forest in Kiyomizuyama Park about twenty minutes' walk from Shizuoka station, it's a peaceful, atmospheric place to escape the bustle of the city. There are scores of ancient, weathered Buddhist statues, and under the eaves of he main hall there's a colourful dragon, waiting to swoop down on you.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Shizuoka
Not the one in Kyoto, but still nice!
By Peter Sidell
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