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. 👘💕

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 ☺️☺️❤️

It’s been a very hot and humid weather but tour is 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!

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!

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.

We did the one day tour from Osaka to Kyoto w/ this tour and would absolutely recommend! Our guide, Millie, was very helpful and informative of the trip! She started the day off w/ an itinerary of what we’ll be doing all day. She also sent dropped pins on where we’re meeting back at each location which was super helpful so we didn’t have to guess where we’re going! Being able to see Kyoto in one day and not worrying about transportation was super nice and a very nice break for our feet!

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.

Me and my partner got kimonos and did the tea ceremony and it was the highlight of our trip. The tea ceremony was very informative and extremely enjoyable. All the staff are amazing and made me feel like a princess. Highly recommend this experience to everyone and no Japan trip is complete without doing this. 🥰