In Kyoto, where various temples abound, one that stands out as widely recognized and frequently visited by tourists is the temple known as “Kiyomizu-dera.” Written in Chinese characters as “清水寺,” it is pronounced as “Cheongsusa” in Korean, and “Kiyomizu-dera” in Japanese. “Temple of Clear Water – Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺)” Kiyomizu-dera, or the Temple of Clear Water, holds its name from the ...
If you exit Kyoto Station, pass by Kyoto Tower, and head a bit further north, you’ll come across Higashi Honganji Temple (東本願寺), one of the prominent temples in Kyoto known for its impressive scale. The main gate, “Amidado” (阿弥陀堂), and “Goeido” (御影堂) are particularly famous. Among them, Goeido, reconstructed in 1895 after being lost in a fire, stands out for ...
While temples are commonly associated with mountains, in Busan, you can find a temple right by the sea. One such notable attraction in Busan is the “Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.” Located in Gijang-eup, Gijang-gu, Busan, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple boasts a beautiful natural landscape combined with stunning sea views, making it a popular destination for many visitors. “A Considerable Transformation in Gijang” ...
In Korea, Buddhist temples, known as “jeol,” are typically found in the mountains. This is because during the Joseon Dynasty, many temples in urban areas were relocated to the mountains to avoid persecution due to the “Sungyu Eokbul” policy. Due to this, most temples can be found in mountainous areas. However, “Jogyesa Temple” is unique in that it is located ...