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Nishi Hongan-ji was established as a temple in 1321.--

Higashi Honganji was established in 1602--

Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District built originally in 656.--

Chion-In Temple was built in 1234.--

Eikan-dō is the head temple for Pure Land Buddhist sect started when the monk Shinshō founded a temple in 853.--

The Heian Jingū Shinto shrine was built in 1895. The torii before the main gate is one of the largest in Japan.--

Kiyomizu Buddhist Temples is one of the best known sights of the city. The temple dates back to 798, but the present buildings were constructed in 1633. The main hall of Kiyomizu is notable for its vast veranda. Beneath the main hall is a waterfall where visitors collect water from three channels of water, which is believed to have therapeutic properties, in metal cups. It's said said that drinking the water confers health, longevity, and success in studies.