Kiyomizu-dera is a landmark in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and a filming location for Memoirs of a Geisha (2005). Built in 1633, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Verified facts
- Located in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10881, SRC-10882, SRC-13643 - Appeared in Memoirs of a Geisha (movie, 2005)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10881, SRC-10882, SRC-11171, SRC-13365 - Built in 1633
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16010, SRC-16504, SRC-17147 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto); National Treasure
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16010, SRC-16504, SRC-17559
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10881 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memoirs_of_a_Geisha_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10882 — https://tokyofox.net/2011/05/19/kansai-trip-2011-pt-ii-memoirs-of-a-geisha-filming-locatio (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11171 — The Cinemaholic — Where Was Memoirs of a Geisha Filmed? (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13365 — Emanuel Levy — Memoirs of a Geisha (Rob Marshall interview) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13643 — Kiyomizu-dera Temple official website (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16010 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomizu-dera (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16504 — https://www.worldhistory.org/Kiyomizu-dera/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17147 — https://www.ndl.go.jp/scenery/e/column/kansai/kiyomizudera.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17559 — https://www.discoverkyoto.com/places-go/kiyomizu-dera/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Memoirs of a Geisha filmed?
Kiyomizu-dera, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, is a real-world filming location used for Memoirs of a Geisha.
Where is Kiyomizu-dera located?
Kiyomizu-dera is located in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.