What other travelers are saying about Kiyomizudera Temple
This World Heritage site of ancient buildings dates back to 778. There is an interesting full history on the temple’s official website that’s worth reading
The temples start to dominate the landscape only as you near the top of the climb, so it’s only then yo start to appreciate the size of the structures. The robust structures are very impressive and the gardens are expansive.
There are some lovely observation points where varying views are quite splendid. Well worth the climb, even in the 36c heat today.
I went there on a weekend early morning, there's a lot of foreign tourist and also local tourist too. People start to flood in around 0930 and i recommend you to be there before there to avoid crowd. You'll need a 10 min walk uphill from the nearest Keihan rail station.
A great view of pate of Kyoto can be seen above the temple. Traditional Japanese Buddhist temple and architecture . You need an entrance fee into the deeper part of the temple about 600 yen.
Probably spent the most time here, due to overcrowding and also just the view you get from high up. Fortunately I was able to spend the night and visited during night time and in the afternoon. It closes at night but you can see the streets without any crowds, during operating hours, it was super packed but worth the ticket to enter. The view was amazing despite the large crowd and the pagoda across also provided great experience for me. It is a little slippery along the way so would be cautious visiting this place in the rain/wet seasons. But definitely worth purchasing the ticket and visiting!
Magnificent temple and park. What a lovely setup and design. Well maintained and this is a crowded tourist spot now. So many spots for amazing pictures. Marvelous indeed, a must visit in Kyoto. Too good!
Can be crowded but if you go at the right time you can beat the crowds, usually early morning or late in the afternoon.
Great place to experience Buddhist culture in Kyoto. Picturesque views from the terrace and don’t forget to stroll around the temple grounds outside of the temple.
In the summer bring a portable fan with a spray mister.