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Kiyomizu Temple


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 219 attractions in Kyoto
Traveller Description: Visited the temple for 4 or 5 times and it is still 1 of my favorite attractions in Kyoto. My latest visit was 11NOV09, when the nature turned the... more »
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Attraction type: Religious site, Town centre/square/plaza, Lookout
Address: Mt. Otowa Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Japan
Tel: 075 551 1234

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4 of 5 stars
Burlingame, California
21 Oct 2009

I have been to Kyoto a few times and Kiyomizudera is the place I would go every time I am in the area. It can be quite crowded so I tend to go very early. I arrived at the temple 7:30 am in Sept 09 and there was hardly anybody on the temple ground. It was interesting to see staff... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tokyo, Japan
22 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Top tourist attraction in Kyoto. If you go in spring, it'll be surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms (sakura). more

28 Jun 2009

If you're in Kyoto, you must got to Kyomizu Temple. Go in June when there are fewer tourists and it's beautifully lush! It will still have a lot of people, but not like early spring or autum. It's stunning, peaceful, wondrous! Don't miss the shops and restaurants in the streets surrounding. Stay off the one tourist strip. Go on the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Honolulu, Hawaii
13 Jun 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I have been here several times. But I had never been there during Golden Week (around end of April to 1st week of May) and I could not enter the temple when I've been there on 4th of May this year since it was too crowded and limited/controled to entering at the gate. It has a stage above the cliff... more

7 May 2008
5
people found this review helpful

One of the most famous sights in Japan, let alone Kyoto and was a candidate for being one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. The temple dates back to the year 798 and the present buildings were constructed in 1633. The temple takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills -... more

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4 of 5 stars
Singapore, Singapore
9 Apr 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I give the streets a 5. There are so many things to see in the main street leading to this temple. There are Japanese snack shops selling kuehs and sweets. There are also fans, pouches, even kimonos. 1 particular shop gives free green tea and allows you to try all the snacks. I didn't cos I wasn't buying but this... more

29 Mar 2008
4
people found this review helpful

This ia beautiful temple that has been completely overtaken by the crowds and souvenier shops. It is worth seeing, but I would recommned doing it first thing in the morning to beat the crowds. more

19 Mar 2008

The taking of the waters is a sight to see. The walk to the temple is another event one should not miss more

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4 of 5 stars
NYK, US
25 Sep 2005
5
people found this review helpful

My Japanses friends had asked me not to miss this and correctly so - I just loved walking up to temple and the place is beautiful. more

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4 of 5 stars
大阪
23 Dec 2009

修学旅行生・外国人の方々など観光客がたくさんいらっしゃいます。 坂も多いので大変かもしれませんが、両脇に楽しいお店が並... more

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Kiyomizu Temple Address

Mt. Otowa, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Tel: 075 551 1234