Kiyomizu-dera

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

4.6★★★★★★★★★★72.6K reviews

Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

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Address: 1-chōme-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★Kiran Godambe· 2 weeks ago
Just beautiful. The structures are so beautiful. The views of kyoto city from the top are amazing. You can also see the kyoto tower from the top. It's a climb to reach this place on a hor summer day but stop and check out the souvenir sh…
★★★★★★★★★★Sean Yam· 3 months ago
Kiyomizu-dera was honestly a pleasant surprise. I initially thought it would just be another temple where you'd take a few photos and leave, but the entire area turned out to be much more enjoyable than I expected. There are plenty of ki…
★★★★★★★★★★Coffeelover20· 3 months ago
It's a must in Kyoto!, I went in winter and just for one day and this place was one of the first things to explore. It's such a gorgeous and traditional temple, with a extensive history and such particularities that makes it instantly re…