Kiyomizu-dera Temple, founded in 778, is a historic Buddhist site located on Mt. Otowa in Kyoto. It is dedicated to Kannon, the deity of compassion, and features a main hall built using traditional methods without nails. The temple grounds include several halls, gates, and the Otowa Waterfall, from which the temple takes its name. Visitors often engage in quiet reflection and prayer, connecting with the spiritual atmosphere shaped by centuries of devotion and cultural heritage.