What other travelers are saying about Gio-ji Temple
I can only imagine how absolutely stunning this would be when the trees are blooming. Even without that though this was one of my favourite spots in Kyoto. The moss is incredible, I just wanted to have a nap on it. Nice and quiet, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Arashiyama area. Worth the few minute walk to this serene space.
Visited this beautiful temple during the fall and the red leaves stole the show. The nature surrounding the temple is so beautiful and the colors so vivid that you cannot just stare speechless at all these amazing views.
Small temple that is very quiet as not many tourist visit this place. Nice atmosphere with the trees and moss coverings. Great place to spend 15/20 min.
Giōji temple (祇王寺) is a smaller temple. I'm glad I decided to walk further to come to this temple - very quaint and pretty, famous for its moss garden. Very 世外桃源 (out of this world) feel.
Very calm, tranquil and lovely. My personal favorite temple gardens so far - although I appreciate simple & natural gardens so this was just right for me
I arrived at 4:10p — they close at 4:30 — and they said I could stay until 4:50p. I thought this was helpful. I liked having the gardens almost entirely to myself other than the gardener. This however is not the norm, I imagine.
It was very quiet and up against the bamboo forest so the sounds here are peaceful. Absolutely worth a visit. Close to Ogura Pond and right next to the preserved street
