This temple was built in 778 by "Sakanoue no Tamuramaro".
Most of the present buildings was rebuilt in 1633 by Iemitsu Tokugawa, third shogun of the Edo period.
The main hall is designated as National Treasure. This hall includes the famous Kiyomizu veranda assembled without one nail. Cherry blossoms of spring looked at from a famous Kiyomizu veranda are also special.
The three-story pagoda is the largest in Japan.