What other travelers are saying about Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Evening visits are most underrated. Watch as the lanterns lit and you can even catch the temple keepers meticulously lighting individual stone lanterns right outside the temple!
We came at almost sundown and visitors were sparse. You can capture great photos and immerse your senses in the tranquil environment.
Very beautiful place in Kyoto!
Nice to visit on Summer nights!
The night lights on the summer event looks amazing.
The weather is not so hot at night,that is nice to walk around the temple and see the culture in Japan.
Don’t miss this one when visiting Kyoto!
If you have time 平野神社 is also a great place near here!
We were in Kyoto coincidentally on the 25th of Sept. And on the 25th of each month there is a huge flea market taking place around the shrine. It is a pretty nice experience, not only because the shrine is a very nice one but it was also beautiful to see as a foreigner, many locals coming to this area dressed up with kimonos, making the experience so good.
Apart from the flea market I would definitely recommend visiting this shrine since it is relatively big and there are piles of lanterns that make the atmosphere magical when they get turned on and the day light starts fading.
In Kyoto you can't get enough shrines but this one I personally found very interesting.
If it wasn't for the night illumination, I wouldn't have come, as the location wasn't easy to access via public transport. The lanterns and the shrine were beautiful. The location is the only thing I dislike.
