Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

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Young people wearing traditional kimono have shot their first arrows of the year in a New Year's archery event at a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The Sanjusangendo temple hosted the event on Sunday.

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Tourists walk past shops and restaurants up the hill leading to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in the city of Kyoto on Jan 13, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Paul Miller) 14 Jan 2025 04:06PM (Updated: 14 Jan 2025 05:07PM) ...