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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

紅葉のライトアップがかなりきれいです。ただ夜なので気温は冷えていますのでしっかり着こんで行ったほうがよいと思います。 ... more