Kiyomizudera Temple

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Kyoto Kimono Rental Experience (Optional Elegant Hairstyle/Japanese Makeup/Photography) (Ookini Kimono Rental Yasaka Shrine Gion Store)
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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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Kyoto Kimono/Yukata Rental & Photo Experience (Provided by Sakura Kimono Oukakimono)
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Kyoto Kimono/Yukata Rental & Photo Experience (Provided by Sakura Kimono Oukakimono)

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4.9 / 5
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Rp 282,289
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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Rp 270,998
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Kyoto Tango Coast Secret Spot [Includes Seagull Bait] Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Kyoto Tango Coast Secret Spot [Includes Seagull Bait] Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

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Rp 653,274
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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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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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Rp 572,634
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[Kyoto Classic Deep Dive] Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Ninenzaka & Gion/Hanamikoji Street & Yasaka Shrine & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine In-Depth Slow Travel Day Tour (Departure from Osaka/Kyoto)
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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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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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Rp 282,289
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
Rp 282,289
Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Temple | Kimono, Yukata, Furisode Rental Experience, Japanese Makeup, Photography Service | (2-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
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Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Temple | Kimono, Yukata, Furisode Rental Experience, Japanese Makeup, Photography Service | (2-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple)

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Rp 310,518
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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Rp 314,584
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Where to stay in Kiyomizudera Temple

ALA HOTEL KYOTO
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ALA HOTEL KYOTO

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RIHGA Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma
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RIHGA Place Kyoto Shijo Karasuma

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Sakura Terrace The Atelier
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Sakura Terrace The Atelier

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OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts
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OMO5 Kyoto Sanjo by Hoshino Resorts

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SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier
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SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

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Hearton Hotel Kyoto
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Hearton Hotel Kyoto

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HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto Shijo
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto Shijo

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Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station
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Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

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TUNE STAY Kyoto
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TUNE STAY Kyoto

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Hotel The M's Kyoto
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Hotel The M's Kyoto

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Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Cross Hotel Kyoto

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Transport to & from Kiyomizudera Temple

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

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Kyoto to Nara Express Train by Kintetsu
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Kyoto to Nara Express Train by Kintetsu

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Rp 144,532
Randen Pass
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Randen Pass

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

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

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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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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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Kyoto - Tokyo Night Bus by VIP Liner
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Kyoto - Tokyo Night Bus by VIP Liner

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Restaurants near Kiyomizudera Temple

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

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4.6 / 5
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Rp 1,185,615
Nanzenji Junsei Traditional Tofu Kaiseki Cuisine - Kyoto
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Nanzenji Junsei Traditional Tofu Kaiseki Cuisine - Kyoto

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Nikuyanodaidokoro - Wagyu Beef Roasted Meati in Kyoto,Sanjo Kawaramachi
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Nikuyanodaidokoro - Wagyu Beef Roasted Meati in Kyoto,Sanjo Kawaramachi

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Higashiyama Traditional Japanese tofu cuisine Souhonke Yudofu Okutan Kiyomizu Kyoto
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Higashiyama Traditional Japanese tofu cuisine Souhonke Yudofu Okutan Kiyomizu Kyoto

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4.8 / 5
(8) • 300+ booked
Rp 657,282
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
Rp 858,159
Kichisen in Kyoto Gion - Michelin Three Starred Kaiseki Restaurant
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Kichisen in Kyoto Gion - Michelin Three Starred Kaiseki Restaurant

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4.4 / 5
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Rp 2,574,478
Gion Kawakami (祇園川上) in Kyoto Gion
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Gion Kawakami (祇園川上) in Kyoto Gion

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Rp 1,340,874
Chihana (板前割烹 千花) Gion, Michelin 3-Starred Kappo in Kyoto
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Chihana (板前割烹 千花) Gion, Michelin 3-Starred Kappo in Kyoto

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3.6 / 5
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Rp 1,242,073
Tempura Endo Yasaka (天ぷら八坂圓堂)  Tempura in Gion Kyoto
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Tempura Endo Yasaka (天ぷら八坂圓堂) Tempura in Gion Kyoto

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Guenpin in Gion- Puffer Fish Specialist
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Guenpin in Gion- Puffer Fish Specialist

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Rp 647,738
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Gion Wagyu Yakiniku Kyoyakiniku Hiro Gionyamanaan in Kyoto
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Gion Wagyu Yakiniku Kyoyakiniku Hiro Gionyamanaan in Kyoto

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Michelin sushi series restaurant - Kaiten sushi ginza onodera KYOTO Kaiten sushi ginza onodera KYOTO conveyor belt sushi - Kyoto
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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
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Same-Day Luggage Delivery Service | Osaka/Kyoto <-> Hiroshima/Hakata

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Kiyomizudera Temple Reviews

Klook User
2026-09-11 13:44:11
Fantastic 5.0
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. 👘💕
Klook客路用户
2026-04-07 10:09:15
Fantastic 5.0
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.
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 ☺️☺️❤️
Klook User
2026-09-30 08:11:49
Fantastic 5.0
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.
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!
veronica ********
2026-08-25 17:16:27
Fantastic 5.0
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!
Emmalia *******
2026-04-10 06:40:31
Fantastic 5.0
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!
Klook User
2026-10-02 03:20:19
Fantastic 5.0
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.
Klook 用戶
2026-09-12 17:15:14
Fantastic 5.0
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.

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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.