Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn leaves, mid to late November.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-11.
A wooden temple stage built out over a hillside, with views across Kyoto.
World Cultural Heritage
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Yokokuji Temple (Yanagidani Kannon)
Nearby
- Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka ≈ 10 min by car
- Gion & Hanamikoji ≈ 15 min by car
- Sanjusangendo ≈ 15 min by car
- Nanzen-ji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Nishiki Market ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn leaves, mid to late November
- Getting there
- Bus from Kyoto Station to Gojozaka, then 10 min uphill walk
- Fee
- ¥500
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info