Asakura-do is one of the most important cultural properties located in the precincts of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto. Its history dates back to 1510, when Sadakage Asakura, a feudal lord of Echizen Province (present-day Fukui Prefecture), donated a large sum of money for the reconstruction of Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, which was destroyed by fire during the Onin War, and built the building as Hokke-samadoh. This is why it is called “Asakura-do. The original Asakura-do was a magnificent building with a vermilion-lacquered stage, modeled after the main hall, but it was destroyed by fire in 1629. It was rebuilt in 1633 to its present appearance. In 2013, the building was semi-demolished and repaired to preserve it and improve its earthquake resistance. Inside the hall, there are three statues of Bishamonten and Jizo Bosatsu as supporting deities, with a Kiyomizu-dera type Senju Kannon as the main deity. These are the same combination as the main image in the main hall, but the interior of Asakura-do is usually closed to the public, so it is not possible to view it directly. Also inside the hall is a hogata-zukuri kara-style kitchen, designated as an Important Cultural Property, in which the main image is enshrined. On the east side of Asakura-do is a stone called “Butsuzokuishi,” which is said to be the footprint of Heian-period military commander Taira no Kagekiyo. It is believed that stroking the stone will cure foot and leg ailments, and many worshippers visit the temple. Over the years, the stone has been stroked by so many people that the patterns carved on the stone have almost completely disappeared. Asakura-do is also known as the 13th temple of the Rakuyo Sanjusangjo Kannon Sacred Shrine, where visitors can receive a red seal. Along with the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, it is a historical building familiar to many visitors and tourists.