Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, surrounded by red maple leaves, is lit during a test light-up on Nov. 17, 2021, a day before the start of special night viewing through Nov. 30.

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  • 2021/11/17 19:49:51
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2021 Kyodo News
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