Kiyomizudera Temple

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Kiyomizudera Temple Tickets & Tours

Kyoto Kimono Rental Experience (Optional Elegant Hairstyle/Japanese Makeup/Photography) (Ookini Kimono Rental Yasaka Shrine Gion Store)
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Cultural experiences • Kyoto

Kyoto Kimono Rental Experience (Optional Elegant Hairstyle/Japanese Makeup/Photography) (Ookini Kimono Rental Yasaka Shrine Gion Store)

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Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto/provided by mimosa)
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Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto/provided by mimosa)

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US$ 9.99
Kyoto | Tea Ceremony & Full-Day Kimono near Kiyomizudera Temple
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Kyoto | Tea Ceremony & Full-Day Kimono near Kiyomizudera Temple

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US$ 61.30
Kyoto Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto Kimono Rei Kiyomizu Store)
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Kyoto Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto Kimono Rei Kiyomizu Store)

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4.8 / 5
(654) • 9K+ booked
US$ 20.90
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Kyoto Kimono/Yukata Rental & Photo Experience (Provided by Sakura Kimono Oukakimono)
Cultural experiences • Kyoto

Kyoto Kimono/Yukata Rental & Photo Experience (Provided by Sakura Kimono Oukakimono)

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4.9 / 5
(835) • 8K+ booked
US$ 15.85
Kimono rental near Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto | Choose from additional options such as tea ceremony & matcha making, makeup, and photo shoots | Aiwafuku Kiyomizu Main Store
US$ 17.45
Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Kimono Rental (3-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, includes women's hair set) Aiwafuku Rental Kiyomizu Chawanzaka Store
Cultural experiences • Kyoto

Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Kimono Rental (3-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, includes women's hair set) Aiwafuku Rental Kiyomizu Chawanzaka Store

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4.9 / 5
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US$ 17.45
Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto / Provided by Kimono Rental Kanwa Kiyomizu Temple)
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Kimono Rental Experience (Kyoto / Provided by Kimono Rental Kanwa Kiyomizu Temple)

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US$ 26.49
Kyoto Nara Day Trip │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Kyoto Nara Day Trip │ Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

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US$ 44.99
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Kyoto Dream Illumination Autumn Foliage Day Tour - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (Includes Night Maple Train - Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Kyoto Dream Illumination Autumn Foliage Day Tour - Kinkaku-ji & Arashiyama (Includes Night Maple Train - Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

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4.6 / 5
(13) • 200+ booked
US$ 85.95
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One-day tour of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Uji
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Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

One-day tour of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Uji

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4.9 / 5
(2.4K) • 20K+ booked
US$ 44.99
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Where to stay in Kiyomizudera Temple

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto
Hotels • Kyoto

Good Nature Hotel Kyoto

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ALA HOTEL KYOTO
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ALA HOTEL KYOTO

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RIHGA Gran Kyoto
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RIHGA Gran Kyoto

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Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami
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Hotel Keihan Kyoto Ekiminami

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SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
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SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

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Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande
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Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande

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Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station
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Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

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THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo
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THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo

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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
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Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

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LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
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LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

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HOTEL VISCHIO KYOTO
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HOTEL VISCHIO KYOTO

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Transport to & from Kiyomizudera Temple

Kyoto to Nara Express Train by Kintetsu
Rail passes • Kyoto

Kyoto to Nara Express Train by Kintetsu

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Kyoto City Subway and Bus 1 Day Ticket
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Kyoto City Subway and Bus 1 Day Ticket

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US$ 3.89
Hieizan Free Pass (Unlimited 1-Day Rides on 6 Types of Transport)
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Hieizan Free Pass (Unlimited 1-Day Rides on 6 Types of Transport)

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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass
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JR Sanyo-San'in Area Pass

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US$ 145.99
Eizan Electric Railway 1-Day Pass “Ee Kippu” & Kurama Onsen Set Ticket
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Eizan Electric Railway 1-Day Pass “Ee Kippu” & Kurama Onsen Set Ticket

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Randen Pass
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Randen Pass

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US$ 4.45
Kyoto Car Rental with Driver to Nara/Osaka/Kobe/Uji/Lake Biwa/Wakayama - English/Chinese Speaking Driver
Car charters • Kyoto

Kyoto Car Rental with Driver to Nara/Osaka/Kobe/Uji/Lake Biwa/Wakayama - English/Chinese Speaking Driver

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5.0 / 5
(9) • New Activity
US$ 268.25
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Tokyo to Kyoto - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket
Train tickets • Kyoto (From Tokyo)

Tokyo to Kyoto - Japan Rail Shinkansen (Bullet Train) Ticket

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Kyoto Private City Transfers to Kyoto Station/Kyoto City(One way)
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Kyoto Private City Transfers to Kyoto Station/Kyoto City(One way)

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Kyoto Departure Private Car Charter | Uji, Nara & Surrounding Areas
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Kyoto Departure Private Car Charter | Uji, Nara & Surrounding Areas

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US$ 268.25
Kyoto - Tokyo Night Bus by VIP Liner
Buses • Kyoto (From Kyoto)

Kyoto - Tokyo Night Bus by VIP Liner

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(131) • 3K+ booked
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Uji Tea Heritage Area Pass (Kyoto Keihan Bus One-Day Pass - All Routes)
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Uji Tea Heritage Area Pass (Kyoto Keihan Bus One-Day Pass - All Routes)

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Restaurants near Kiyomizudera Temple

Nanzenji Junsei Traditional Tofu Kaiseki Cuisine - Kyoto
Food & dining • Kyoto

Nanzenji Junsei Traditional Tofu Kaiseki Cuisine - Kyoto

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4.5 / 5
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US$ 27.79
Higashiyama Traditional Japanese tofu cuisine Souhonke Yudofu Okutan Kiyomizu Kyoto
Food & dining • Kyoto

Higashiyama Traditional Japanese tofu cuisine Souhonke Yudofu Okutan Kiyomizu Kyoto

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4.8 / 5
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US$ 40.55
Michelin sushi series restaurant - Kaiten sushi ginza onodera KYOTO Kaiten sushi ginza onodera KYOTO conveyor belt sushi - Kyoto
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Yamabana Heihachidiya in Kyoto - Centuries old Japanese Traditional Kaiseki
Food & dining • Kyoto

Yamabana Heihachidiya in Kyoto - Centuries old Japanese Traditional Kaiseki

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US$ 39.05
Chihana (板前割烹 千花) Gion, Michelin 3-Starred Kappo in Kyoto
Food & dining • Kyoto

Chihana (板前割烹 千花) Gion, Michelin 3-Starred Kappo in Kyoto

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US$ 76.65
One-Michelin star Shuhaku in Kyoto
Food & dining • Kyoto

One-Michelin star Shuhaku in Kyoto

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5.0 / 5
(11) • 500+ booked
US$ 52.95
Gion Kawakami (祇園川上) in Kyoto Gion
Food & dining • Kyoto

Gion Kawakami (祇園川上) in Kyoto Gion

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4.5 / 5
(84) • 3K+ booked
US$ 82.75
Manjiro - Kyoryori in Kyoto
Food & dining • Kyoto

Manjiro - Kyoryori in Kyoto

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US$ 45.29
Gion Maruyama (祇园丸山) and Kenninji Gion Maruyama - Michelin Starred Kaiseki in Kyoto Gion
Food & dining • Kyoto

Gion Maruyama (祇园丸山) and Kenninji Gion Maruyama - Michelin Starred Kaiseki in Kyoto Gion

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US$ 73.15
Nikuyanodaidokoro - Wagyu Beef Roasted Meati in Kyoto,Sanjo Kawaramachi
Food & dining • Kyoto

Nikuyanodaidokoro - Wagyu Beef Roasted Meati in Kyoto,Sanjo Kawaramachi

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Tempura Endo Yasaka (天ぷら八坂圓堂)  Tempura in Gion Kyoto
Food & dining • Kyoto

Tempura Endo Yasaka (天ぷら八坂圓堂) Tempura in Gion Kyoto

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US$ 78.75
Kurashita - Kaiseki in Kyoto, Gion
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Kurashita - Kaiseki in Kyoto, Gion

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US$ 59.85

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The ultimate entertainment experience lighting up Kyoto's night. DRUM TAO Live Wadaiko Drum Show
Events & shows • Kyoto

The ultimate entertainment experience lighting up Kyoto's night. DRUM TAO Live Wadaiko Drum Show

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Kyoto Gion: Samurai & Kimono Theatrical Show
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Same-Day Luggage Delivery Service | Osaka/Kyoto <-> Hiroshima/Hakata
Travel services • Kyoto

Same-Day Luggage Delivery Service | Osaka/Kyoto <-> Hiroshima/Hakata

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Bic Camera Tourist Privilege Discount Coupon in Kyoto
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Kiyomizudera Temple Reviews

Klook-Nutzer
2026-10-22 05:35:33
Fantastic 5.0
My wife and I booked the kimono rental here today. There was a large and beautiful selection of various kimonos. Although it was quite crowded, everything worked out in the end, and everyone was very friendly. However, choosing and getting dressed took a little longer than originally expected. We were also completely satisfied with the selection of kimonos, including the accessories. My wife's hair turned out very nicely as well. Afterwards, we had also booked a photoshoot, which was very satisfactory. Our photographer Momo was great, too. Thanks again for everything!
Klook User
2026-10-14 11:53:40
Fantastic 5.0
We loved dress up and having the tea ceremony. We could choose our own Kimono, had our hair done and looked gorgeous for the session. I had the support from Thao, who were kind and supportive and accommodating my needs. At the cerimony, our instructor were knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. We had the whole day wearing the Kimono exploring the city and temples around. Super recommend!
Klook客路用户
2026-05-14 02:50:04
Fantastic 5.0
I spontaneously decided to try on a kimono, and when I saw the great price for this shop on Klook, I booked it. The location is excellent, near Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The kimonos were authentic, high quality, and very clean. The hairstyling was well done; it's impressive that such an intricate hairstyle could be completed in about 10 minutes, showing real expertise. I'm very satisfied. I wish them continued success in their business.
CeasahMae ********
2026-05-14 00:22:04
Fantastic 5.0
Great kimono rental experience! The staff was very kind and helpful, and there were many beautiful kimono choices available. The dressing and styling were done professionally, and the whole process was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended for a memorable experience!
PATRISHA ************
2026-06-11 04:33:29
Fantastic 5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful experience! The staff were incredibly nice, friendly, and accommodating from start to finish. They were very patient, helpful, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Claiming the voucher was quick and easy, which made everything hassle-free. There was also a great variety of kimonos to choose from, with many beautiful styles and designs available. However, what truly made our experience memorable was how kind and accommodating the staff were. Their excellent customer service made everything smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended! 😊
클룩 고객
2026-05-27 23:12:03
Fantastic 5.0
You can wear a beautiful kimono even with the basic options, so go early and choose well, haha! All the staff are very kind, and they meticulously styled my hair even with the basic option! They also rented out parasols, fans, bags, and shoes! It would have been terrible without a parasol because of the heat. My feet did hurt after wearing the shoes for a long time, so I returned them after four hours...^^ There's nothing that can be done about the shoes themselves, so if you need them, bring your own sneakers or just wear the shoes you came in instead of renting. Kimonos are a bit hot from mid-May onwards. Please keep that in mind! Anyway, I traveled alone and had a great time taking pictures in a beautiful outfit~*^^* The clothes were pretty and affordable, and the staff were friendly, haha! Highly recommended. They also recommended an obi that perfectly matched the kimono design, which was wonderful ☺️☺️❤️
LEE *********
2026-10-31 13:46:54
Fantastic 5.0
I booked a 1-day tour of Kyoto and Nara during my trip to Osaka. Traveling by bus, our guide, Oh Seok-bong, gave great explanations at each attraction, which made the sightseeing much more enriching and helped me create wonderful memories. He also told us many fun stories on the bus while we traveled! Plus, he shared several great local restaurants in Osaka. Thanks to him, I successfully finished my one-day tour of Kyoto and Nara. Also, everyone on the tour respected the schedule, so we were able to move smoothly without any delays ^^
張 **
2026-10-19 01:58:40
Fantastic 5.0
This trip to Kyoto was truly an amazing experience! 🥰 A special thank you to our tour guide, David, who was extremely attentive and patient throughout the entire journey. Not only did he seamlessly switch between Chinese and English for his explanations, but he also provided detailed introductions to the history, culture, and unique features of each attraction. This ensured we didn't just passively sightsee, but genuinely understood the stories behind every place. Throughout the trip, he thoughtfully reminded everyone of important details, and the itinerary was so smoothly arranged that we felt completely at ease and relaxed. This journey allowed us to enjoy Kyoto's beautiful scenery while gaining a wealth of cultural knowledge and wonderful memories. I am so grateful to have had such a professional and dedicated tour guide! I highly recommend this tour, and thank you, David, for helping us create such unforgettable memories of Kyoto! ❤️
Chu ******
2026-08-10 08:04:43
Fantastic 5.0
The tour was well worth the money, and our guide, Gary, was very professional. When I visited Osaka last winter, I booked a one-day tour through Klook, and the guide contacted me via WhatsApp beforehand. This time, no one contacted me in advance, which made me quite anxious. However, everything started very smoothly once we arrived at the designated time and meeting point. My husband, children, and I had a wonderful trip, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and had a great time tasting green tea. I highly recommend booking this tour if it's your first time visiting the places on the itinerary, as it takes care of your meals and transportation.

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What to know about Kiyomizudera Temple

Kiyomizu Temple, also known as the 'Pure Water Temple,' is one of the most visited temples in Kyoto, Japan. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and built to honor Kannon, the goddess of mercy, Kiyomizu Temple or Kiyomizudera is famous for its iconic wooden stage extending 13 meters over the hillside. From here, you can see breathtaking views of cherry blossoms in spring, colorful maple trees in fall, and Kyoto's cityscape. Inside the main hall, marvel at the statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. This popular site in Kyoto is a tribute to tranquility, offering panoramic views of the city and valley below.
1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

Must-Visit Attractions at Kiyomizu Temple

Butai (Kiyomizu's Wooden Stage)

Discover the extraordinary wooden stage complex of Kiyomizu-dera, showcasing 168 pillars and providing breathtaking vistas of Kyoto. Crafted without the use of nails, this architectural wonder symbolizes pure traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Three Story Pagoda

Be amazed by the majestic three-story pagoda, one of Japan's tallest, full of intricate details and symbolic elements that tell the story of the temple's rich history and cultural importance.

Bell Tower

Visit the colorful bell tower surrounded by chrysanthemum flowers and rich history. Make sure to visit on New Year's Eve, where you can see the bell-ringing ceremony, a symbolic ritual that marks the passage of time.

Jishu Shrine

Jisu Shrine is devoted to the deity of love and matchmaking. Located in front of the shrine are two stones set 18 meters apart. Legend has it that going from one stone to the other with closed eyes brings luck in love. Alternatively, having someone assist you on this journey signifies the need for a mediator in your romantic endeavors.

Otowa Waterfall

Located at the base of Kiyomizudera's main hall, discover the Otowa Waterfall. The waterfall cascades into three streams, where you can use the long-poled cups to sip from each. Each stream is believed to offer distinct blessings---longevity, academic triumph, and luck in love. Though getting from all three streams is viewed as excessive.

Tips for Your Kiyomizu Temple Visit

When is the best time to visit Kiyomizu Temple?

The ideal times to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple are during the spring and autumn seasons. In late March to early April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating a picturesque setting. Similarly, from mid-November to early December, the autumn leaves transform the area into a vibrant tapestry of colors.

How to get to Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto?

You can easily reach Kiyomizu-dera Temple from JR Kyoto Station by taking bus number 206. You can be dropped off at either Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop, and from there, it's a ten-minute uphill walk to the temple. Alternatively, you can take a taxi for a more direct route.

What are the operating hours of Kiyomizu Temple?

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 6:30 PM in July and August. During special evening illuminations, the temple remains open until 9:30 PM, with the last entry at 9:00 PM.

How long should I spend at Kiyomizu Temple?

If you're on the go, a quick tour of Kiyomizu Temple will take around 30 minutes. However, for a more in-depth exploration of the temple grounds, set aside about two hours to fully explore all the sites at the temple complex.