Todorokimon Gate of Kiyomizu-dera Temple is an important cultural property located at the entrance to the main hall. The present structure was rebuilt in 1633. The structure is a three-room, one-room, eight-legged gate with a gabled roof. Statues of Jikkuiten and Hiromokuten are enshrined at the front of the gate, and A- and Un-shaped guardian dogs are placed at the rear. In front of the gate is a water bowl called “Owl's Water Bowl” with carvings of Kannon Bosatsu (Goddess of Mercy) and owls. The plaque on the gate reads “Fumonkaku,” which was written by Soto Zen monk Gesshu Sogo. The word “Fumon” means that Kannon Bosatsu (Guan Yin) is opening the gate of salvation to a wide range of sentient beings. It is said that the Todorokimon Gate was named so that the teachings of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, may roar in all directions like the roar of a lion. By passing through this gate, visitors can proceed to the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the stage, and the place where red seals and talismans are awarded.