Things to do in Kiyomizudera Temple

One of the BEST experiences of our Japan trip! From arrival, everyone was kind, patient and welcoming. We were three generations: my mom, me and my 4-year-old daughter, and they found matching kimonos for ALL of us! My mom and I are plus-size, and we had beautiful options without needing the ¥5,000 celebratory upgrade. They even had my daughter’s size and gave her a sweet little add-on. We also booked the 60-minute photography session directly through the kimono shop, and DO IT! 📸 Our photographer was amazing. He posed and directed us, chose beautiful locations, and captured individual, mother-daughter and three-generation photos. It was HOT, we needed restroom breaks, and we had a 4-year-old, but he was incredibly patient and never made us feel rushed. Just LOOK at these photos! We left with more than vacation pictures; we have family keepsakes we’ll treasure forever. 👘💕

It was 2 p.m. when I arrived. I originally thought I would be late, but unexpectedly, the hairstyling, makeup, and outfit change only took 40 minutes in total, and everything looked fantastic. The staff worked quickly and provided professional service. It's a really great shop.

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 ☺️☺️❤️

A great experience and my daughters and I were made to feel very special with hair styling and dressing assistance. Tea ceremony was very informative. We enjoyed the authentic matcha and opportunity to take photos afterwards. A rainy day when we attended but we were still able to take a short walk to find a nice backdrop for some outside photos. highly recommended.

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!

Mr Shine is an excellent tour guide speaking well in English, Mandarin & Japanese. I learn a lot from him, he is very hard working on his heard of tourist. Kyoto & Nara sequence is adjusted to suit the weather. Unfortunately it rained lightly the whole day & the sun did not "shine". I stll enjoyed being guided with fond memories provided by Mr Shine. Be careful not to feed the deers as I got pushed on my back by 2 male deers who smell busicuits carried by me, dirtied my clothes! I recommend to follow Shine's offer of 6 choices lunch which you pay to restaurant yourself, A Mr Shine's value added service.

Super happy with this kimono rental! So many pretty options and the staff were incredibly helpful. Made my photos look even more aesthetic ✨ Totally worth it!

Such a fun experience! 🎎✨ Definitely worth it! The staff were incredibly kind, friendly, and accommodating, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. It was such a hot day that I even learned the Japanese word “atsui” (暑い) because of them! 😂 They had such a great variety of yukatas and kimonos, and I was so satisfied with the one I chose. It matched my skin tone perfectly! 🤍 My hair was also styled so beautifully, and I loved how everything came together. 🌸✨ Such a lovely experience overall. Would definitely recommend!

Our tour guide, who could switch between Chinese, Japanese, and English, and also spoke Korean, made sure every group member was taken care of. It was a huge benefit not having to research the history and stories of each attraction ourselves. They offered pre-ordered lunch, which allowed us more time to explore Kiyomizu-dera Temple and its surroundings, and the food was quite good. The itinerary was well-paced for the limited time (however, this tour is not suitable for travelers who prefer to savor sights slowly or spend a lot of time taking photos, as the time allotted for Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine doesn't allow for walking the entire Senbon Torii path!). The tour bus was clean and tidy, and the ride was smooth and steady. I'm prone to motion sickness and usually sleep on buses, and I didn't wake up due to poor driving.