Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) (Kyoto, Japan)

Kiyomizu-dera takes its name from the waterfall within the complex (kiyomizu means "clear/pure water") and is one of the more famous Buddhist temples in Kyoto. I can't even imagine how spectacular it would be during the fall when the leaves are changing as it was pretty incredible last week. It was the most crowded of all the temples we visited. Built in 1633, Kiyomizu-dera was recently one of 21 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of the World. It was also the site for us finally finding our Temple Books! Woot.