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Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon. The temple's full name is Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera. The temple is the 16th stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route. Along with Kōryū-ji and Kurama-dera, it is one of the few temples in Kyoto that predates the foundation of the capital to Heian-kyō. It is also one of Japan's leading temples dedicated to the worship…
Peak Community Rank
#3
Top 3 in 1
Avg Position
#4.7
3 Lists
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Rankings Featuring Kiyomizu-dera Temple
#3
Contender: Kiyomizu-dera
#4
Contender: Kiyomizu-dera (Pure Water Temple, Kyoto)
#7
Contender: Kiyomizu-dera
Verified Entity DossierRanked #3 in Top 10 Temples in Kyoto 2026
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Should Kiyomizu-dera Temple rank Top 3 in Temples in Kyoto 2026?
Ranked #3 on "Top 10 Temples in Kyoto 2026". Cast your vote to back or challenge this spot.
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Most Argued About
“Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji or Nijo Castle? Top 10 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto”
Ranks as high as #3 on some lists — but only #7 here. Fans are divided.
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What is Kiyomizu-dera Temple's highest community ranking?⌄
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is ranked #3 on "Top 10 Temples in Kyoto 2026" — its best placement across 3 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature Kiyomizu-dera Temple?⌄
Kiyomizu-dera Temple appears in 3 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including TRAVEL.
Is Kiyomizu-dera Temple a controversial ranking?⌄
Yes — community opinion on Kiyomizu-dera Temple varies widely. It ranks as high as #3 on some lists and as low as #7 on others, a spread of 4 positions, making it one of the more debated picks on top10grid.com.
