Japan Travel｜Kyoto Kiyomizu-dera Lazy Guide! A Summary!

If you travel to Kyoto and don't take a life photo at Kiyomizu-dera, you'll really regret it! 🌈 Scenic Features: Kiyomizu-dera was founded about 1200 years ago and is the oldest temple in Kyoto. It was rebuilt by Tokugawa Iemitsu in 1633. Whether in ancient times or today, Kiyomizu-dera has always been a famous spot in Kyoto for 🌸 cherry blossom viewing and 🍁 maple leaf viewing! The autumn leaves season at Kiyomizu-dera is incredibly beautiful, and every step feels like walking in a ukiyo-e painting. 👉🏻 The Kiyomizu Stage is also a filming location for 'Detective Conan'! It witnessed the century kiss between Shinichi and Ran! 😭😭 It's so worth taking a life photo here! 🕐️ Opening Hours: Generally opens at 6:00, 17:30 / 18:00 is often the time for night activities 🌸 Cherry Blossom Viewing: Late March to early April 🍁 Maple Leaf Viewing: Mid-January to early December 🌛 Special Night Visits (varies each year) Spring: March 25 to April 2 Summer: Around August 14 to 16 (Sennichi / Main Hall) Autumn: November 18 to 30 The above opening hours are extended to 21:30 (last entry at 21:00) 🏝️ Recommended Routes: 📷 Check-in Points 🔹 Otowa Waterfall Locals drink from the three streams of water (representing longevity, wisdom, and health) with a ladle, 🙏🏻 hoping for purity and wishes to come true! 🔹 Niomon Gate: Main gate 🔹 West Gate: Beautiful sunset view of Nishiyama 🔹 Three-storied Pagoda: A postcard spot in Kyoto, the largest three-storied pagoda in Japan 🔹 Main Hall: Thousand-armed Kannon (only open to the public during the Qingming Festival) 🔹 Kiyomizu Stage Performances are held here! (It was under maintenance when we visited) 👀 The stage overlooks the streets of Kyoto and is a great spot for 🌸 cherry blossom and 🍁 maple leaf viewing in spring and autumn! 🔹 Zuigudo Hall & Koyasu Pagoda 🔹 Seiryu-en Garden The 'Moon Garden' is specially open every year (April 29 to May 7, 9:00 to 16:00, November 18 to 30, 9:00 to 16:00) 🔹 Thousand Buddha Stone Statues 🧿 Omamori ★ Lucky Cherry Bell! Looks great wherever you hang it~ ★ Other popular omamori for luck, health, and wealth! ⏰ Suggested Duration: Half a day 🎫 Tickets: 400 yen (about 24 RMB) 💗 Other Tips: ★ No parking lot inside the temple. There are nearby. ★ Free Kyoto Wi-Fi available around the entrance shops 🚌 Bus JR Kyoto Station 🔸【Higashiyama-dori Kitaoji Bus Terminal】City bus 206 or transfer to 【Kiyomizu-dera Gion Ginkaku-ji】City bus 100, get off at 【Gojo-zaka】, walk about 10 minutes 🔸【Ohara】Kyoto bus 18, get off at 【Higashiyama Gojo】, walk about 10 minutes (operates on Saturdays and holidays) 🚃 Train Keihan Main Line 【Gion Shijo】/ Hankyu Kyoto Line 【Kawaramachi】 🔸 Transfer to Kyoto City Bus 207 towards 【Fuku-dera / Kujo Garage】, get off at 【Kiyomizu-michi】, walk 10 minutes 🔸 Transfer to Keihan Bus 83, 85, 87, or 88, get off at 【Kiyomizu-michi】 or 【Gojo-zaka】, walk 10 minutes 🔸 Transfer at 【Shichijo】 Station to City Bus 206 towards 【Higashiyama-dori Kitaoji Terminal】, or transfer to City Bus 100 towards 【Kiyomizu-dera Gion Ginkaku-ji】, get off at 【Gojo-zaka】, walk 10 minutes