Kiyomizu-dera - Useful Travel Guide for Kyoto Visitors


Presiding halfway up Otowa Mountain in the eastern part of Kyoto City, Kiyomizu-dera (the temple of clear water) is a Buddhist temple founded in 778.

In 1994 Kiyomizu-dera temple was registered on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as one of the Historic Monuments of Kyoto.

In the Kiyomizu-dera complex, the two most famous places of the temple are :

Main Hall and Kiyomizu Stage, which is the veranda of the Main Hall

More useful information below in this Kiyomizu-dera travel guide for visitors to Kyoto, Japan.

 

Kiyomizu-dera Address

 

294 Tatsumicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

Kiyomizu-dera address in Japanese: 東山区清水1-294

 

Kiyomizu-dera Admission and Hours

Kiyomizu-dera Admission Fee :

300 Yen/ adult

Kiyomizu-dera Hours :

6AM-around 6PM (depending on Sunset time) 7 Days a week

More information on late open hours available at Kiyomizu-dera website

 

Getting to Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto

 

From JR Kyoto Station to Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto :

- Take Kyoto City Bus #100 or #206 to either Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi Stop

- Follow signs and walk to Kiyomizu-dera temple

- Takes about 10-15 minutes (by walk) from bus stop to Kiyomizu-dera temple entrance

More ways, routes, and information for getting to Kiyomizu-dera available at their website

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Kiyomizu-dera

 

• Depending on season go at sunrise, sunset, or an evening for stunning views.
  At sunset or in the evening this place is more crowded than Sunrise or in early morning

• Best Season to visit Kiyomizu-dera is either during Cherry blossoms in Spring or red leaves during autumn/fall.

• Wear good shoes as you will be walking a lot

 

Website

 

Kiyomizu dera Temple official website

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