Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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James Blake Wiener
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The Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is known throughout Japan for its lovely panorama of the city of Kyoto. Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the temple is situated on Mt. Otowa in Kyoto, Japan.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7890/pagoda-at-kiyomizu-dera-temple/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7890/pagoda-at-kiyomizu-dera-temple/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018. Web. 22 Feb 2025.

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