Take a tour of Kiyomizu in Kyoto, Japan – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Kyoto's Kiyomizu is an ancient Buddhist temple. It is named after a nearby waterfall said to have magical properties. Remarkably, no nails were used in the building of the temple. There are several shrines in the compound. One shrine, dedicated to love, gives hope to many lonely pilgrims. At holidays, kiosks are set up for the large influx of visitors.
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World’s Greatest Attractions Hi I’m Naomi and I’m very excited to show you the World’s Greatest Attractions. Kyoto's Kiyomizu is an ancient Buddhist temple. It is named after a nearby waterfall said to have magical properties. Remarkably, no nails were used in the building of the temple. There are several shrines in the compound. One shrine, dedicated to love, gives hope to many lonely pilgrims. At holidays, kiosks are set up for the large influx of visitors. This UNESCO world heritage site is one of Japan's most breathtaking attractions. Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time.