Kimiidera 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 — at its best. View of Wakanoura from the top of the steps.
Open in April — at its best. View of Wakanoura from the top of the steps.
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. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-12.
A hillside temple reached by 228 stone steps, overlooking Wakanoura Bay. Known for early cherry blossoms that signal spring in the Kinki region.
Japan Heritage (Wakanoura); 100 Famous Waters
Nearby
- Wakanoura Bay (Furo Bridge, Kankaikaku) ≈ 15 min by car
- Kishu Toshogu Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Kuroe Lacquerware Town ≈ 15 min by car
- Bandoko Garden ≈ 20 min by car
- Wakayama Castle ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- March, April — View of Wakanoura from the top of the steps
- Getting there
- About 10 min walk from JR Kimiidera Sta.
- Fee
- Free on foot; 400 yen when using the cable car (plus 200 yen each way)
- Good to know
- Cable car 8:30–16:30
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info