This temple is a little out of the way, but it has nice streets around it full of food places and shops selling traditional products. The temple itself was mostly covered in scaffolding which was unfortunate, but we still had a lovely walk around the...More

An amazing temple for its sheer size, but every time I've been there, its been under construction. Still an amazing experience.

Although it was under restoration when I was there, it was still breathtaking. Just to think about the history that it has seen, also the sight from the mountain path, and the temples. I was there during heavy rains, but that also gave an extra...More

Kiyomizu-dera is in a very interesting section of Kyoto with many various ceramic studios. consequently the small streets that surround the temple are filled with shops that sell many different styles of ceramics. that, along with the magnificent views from the temple, makes this a...More

My husband and I enjoyed our visit to this temple, but I found others to be more impressive. It might be because it was a very hot, humid day and it is a bit of climb up a hill to reach the temple. Overall, great...More

Don't just limit your visit to the temple and the main road leading to it. The side roads (Sannenzaka, Ninnenzaka, Chawanzaka) have quaint little shops selling food, ceramics and souveneirs, and are less crowded than the main strip. Try to visit early before the bus...More

A little hike up, but worth every step climbed. This temple hanging by the hill side, offers spectacular view. Best time to visit would be autumn where the orange leaves frames the temple perfectly.