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Saturday February 11th 2012

What is a Mizuba?

Washing at the mizuba is an important part of visiting temples. At the main gate, if there is a mizuba washbasin you should purify your hands and mouth.

Washing hands and mouth at the mizuba, Kiyomizudera
Washing hands and mouth at the mizuba, Kiyomizudera

The water here at Kiyomizudera was lovely – fresh and cold – of course the word ‘kiyomizudera’ means clear or pure water.

Mizuba at Kiyomizudera
Mizuba at Kiyomizudera

The drinking utensils for this particular mizuba in Kiyomizudera were treated a little differently – they were put into a very modern sterilizer.

Ultra violet sterilizer
Ultra violet sterilizer

This is Kiyomizudera entrance in June. It is a beautiful place to go and experience Japan, tradition and of course, mizuba.

Entrance to Kiyomizudera, Kyoto
Entrance to Kiyomizudera, Kyoto

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