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Kyoto is famous for its traditional architecture and festivals. Although the Seiryu-e Dragon Festival held at Kiyomizudera Temple has a short history, its festivities are full of dynamism and fun for all ages. Kyoto has four guardian deities that protect the city on all four cardinal points. The north is protected by the black tortoise, the west by a white tiger, the south by a vermillion bird and the east by an azure dragon. Called seiryu, the azure dragon calls the Kiyomizu Temple complex home. According to legend, seiryu drinks from the Otawa Waterfall after dark. Kiyomizu Temple Seiryu-e D…