@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social
2026-06-30 01:38 UTC
Astonishingly, the temple recorded 234 attempts!
Although the stage is 13m high, the survival rate amongst jumpers was a good 85% (landings cushioned by bushes and the gradient of the hillside).
Jumping is now prohibited, so please don't try😉
#Kiyomizudera #清水寺 #Kyoto #Japan
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@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social 2026-06-30 02:39
The jump was seen as an act of faith in Kannon (十一面千手千眼観音). Those planning on making the jump would typically retire for a period of prayer and reflection within the main hall. In the Genroku era (元禄 1688-1704) alone 20 jumps were recorded. #Kyoto #Japan #京都 #清水寺