What former Japanese capital is home to the historic Buddhist "Pure Water" temple, Kiyomizu-Dera?

Kyoto is home to the Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage site, Kiyomizu-Dera which means "Pure Water Temple". Founded in 780 near the Otowa Waterfall, the historic temple is one of the nation's most celebrated and has a killer view of the cherry blossoms and maple trees below from its wooden stage.

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