This place is a must-go when you are in Kyoto - no doubt about it. What everyone has already said about the beauty of this place is correct. It is one of the places that people recommend to see the Autumn colors. It was breathtaking. The cost of ¥500 to get inside and to be able to wander the back lot is well worth the price of admission. However, there were so many people crammed into this location that it was a major detraction from the beauty. Trying to take a photo WITHOUT other people in the photo is almost an impossibility. You are shoulder to shoulder from the bottom of the street to inside the temple property, winding up and down the path. You need to jostle and push your way to a remotely suitable place to take a photo. Full disclosure: we probably went on one of the busiest days of the year. It was the day that people said the Autumn colors would be at the brightest. It probably was. We want to go back to enjoy the temple without the overcrowded visitors.

Like all reviewers before me, I cannot agree more about the beauty and magnificent vista of this place. From the base of the first temple right up to the top of the hill and all the way down it was breathtaking. We did not factor in the size of the crowd packed along the route to the temple. The autumn maple leaves festival and being a Saturday probably had a lot to do with it. We virtually had to “swim” our way through the crowd and the time taken to reach the temple was a bit longer. There were shops of all sorts on both sides of the street to further “delay” the traffic as everyone was checking out “distractions” offered by the shops. As we came late and the sun setting was about 16:50, the light was poor for nice photos. All along the route through the ground of the temple the crowd was consistently and relentlessly “thick”. Together with the crowd, the slopes (up and down) and the length of the track, this may not be suited to the physically challenged visitor. For us the whole journey was a bit of a rush. We should have started our journey earlier and allowed ourselves more time. It’s a pity that Japan doesn’t observe daylight saving time. At this time of the year the sun rises about 6:40am but quite a lot of places don’t open until 10:00am. One could have crammed another one and a half hour into the touring time if there were daylight saving time observed. (It means the sun will set at 17:50 instead of 16:50)However we still enjoyed our experience and wouldn’t mind to revisit it again if we come back to Japan next time.

Classé au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco depuis 1994, le site de Kiyomizu-dera est un des plus célèbres et des plus visités de Kyoto. Prisé des touristes, il y a énormément de monde qui s'y presse. Privilégier d'y aller tôt le matin ou alors en fin d'après-midi, après le coucher du soleil. Le bâtiment principal est célèbre pour sa plateforme soutenue par des centaines de piliers. L'endroit est très photogénique, ce serait-ce que pour le lieu en lui-même. Le site est accessible gratuitement mais si vous voulez visiter le bâtiment principal il faudra s'acquitter d'un droit d'entrée à 500 ¥ par personne. L'immense pagode qui se dresse à l'entrée est tout aussi admirable et remarquable que l'ensemble des bâtiments bouddhistes et shintoïstes. Ne manquez pas non plus de prendre le chemin à flanc de colline pour vous rendre vers la pagode Koyasunoto, à l'opposé du temple principal. En contrebas la cascade otowanotaki, juste au pied de la plateforme en bois où l'on peut admirer les pilotis. Prévoir 1h environ pour prendre le temps de faire le tour du site.

有名処の清水寺。平日の16時過ぎに行ったら少しは空いてるかなと思いホテルから市営バス230円で五条坂でおり参拝。ただやはりインバウンドのパワーは凄い。まるでアウェイ状態。ただ中学生の時以来の清水寺に感動。御朱印も立派。 有難うございました。

One of the most picturesque temples in Kyoto, the Kiyomizu-dera complex offers breathtaking views of the city and is a stunning example of traditional Japanese architecture. The iconic pagoda and surrounding buildings speak to both history and aesthetics. As a World Heritage Site, the temple dates back to the late Nara period, and even amidst the throngs of visitors, it feels a bit like traveling back in time. I found the presence of so many visitors surprisingly lively, adding a unique energy and ambience to the place.

Definitely something you should visit if you’re in Kyoto. You can buy a ticket to just the garden or you can upgrade your ticket to also walk in the shrine itself (without shoes). Unless you want to feel the religious significance of walking inside, I recommend just buying the garden ticket, as you walk directly next to the building if you’re in the garden and can see all the same things just a couple feet below. Heads up: it’s a bit of an uphill trek to get there but there are lots of shops with food and drink along the way!

Visitare il Tempio di Kiyomizu - dera con la mia famiglia è stata una delle esperienze più memorabili del nostro viaggio a Kyoto. Questo tempio storico, arroccato sul fianco della collina, offriva panorami mozzafiato, storia affascinante e un'atmosfera tranquilla che ha reso la nostra visita davvero speciale. Prime impressioni Avvicinandoci al tempio, siamo rimasti subito colpiti dalla sua imponenza e dalla vivace atmosfera della strada di avvicinamento, fiancheggiata da affascinanti negozi e tradizionali case da tè. L'emozione è cresciuta mentre salivamo sul dolce pendio, e quando finalmente abbiamo raggiunto l'ingresso, l'iconico palco di legno di Kiyomizu - dera si è alzato davanti a noi in tutto il suo splendore. Alla scoperta del Tempio Camminando attraverso il parco del tempio, abbiamo ammirato la splendida architettura, in particolare il massiccio palcoscenico in legno che si estende sul fianco della collina. La vista dalla piattaforma era spettacolare, con vista sulla città di Kyoto con verde lussureggiante e fogliame stagionale colorato che aggiunge alla bellezza. Ci siamo presi il nostro tempo apprezzando l'artigianalità e il profondo senso della storia racchiuso nelle pareti del tempio. Significato culturale e storico Conoscere Kiyomizu - la lunga storia di dera ha reso la nostra visita ancora più significativa. Fondato nel 778 , il tempio ha resistito ai secoli e rimane uno dei monumenti più amati di Kyoto. Il nome "Kiyomizu" significa "acqua pura", in riferimento alla cascata di Otowa, dove i visitatori possono bere da tre diversi corsi d'acqua che si ritiene garantiscano longevità, successo e saggezza. Family Experience Vivere Kiyomizu - dera con la mia famiglia ha reso ancora più piacevole. Ci siamo alternati per esprimere i desideri al Santuario di Jishu, noto per le sue pietre d'amore, e abbiamo provato a bere dalla cascata di Otowa come portafortuna. L'atmosfera era serena ma vivace, e tutti abbiamo apprezzato l'opportunità di riflettere e di ammirare la bellezza che ci circonda. Riflessioni finali Kiyomizu - Tempio dera è un must - visita a Kyoto. La combinazione di storia, bellezze naturali e ricchezza culturale ha reso la nostra visita incredibilmente gratificante. Che si tratti di ammirare i panorami, esplorare i terreni sacri, o semplicemente godersi l'atmosfera tranquilla, la nostra visita in famiglia a Kiyomizu - dera è stata un'esperienza che ameremo per sempre.

清水寺で、第59回「京の冬の旅」非公開文化財特別公開　令和7年(２０２５年)１月１０日【金】〜３月１８日【火】開催されています。拝観料は、500円です。平成30年(2018年)に、222年ぶりに、隋求菩薩坐像の御開帳がありましたので、今度いつ開帳されるか分かりません。とても貴重な機会です。また胎内めぐりもできます。私は、約5分かかりました。

Sehr großer Tempel mit weitläufiger Gartenanlage und kleinen "Nebenpagoden". Wir sind kurz vor "Toreschluss" zu diesem Tempel und es war einfach unfassbar, welche Menschenmassen uns entgegengekommen sind. Der Tempel sticht hervor durch seine Gestaltung, die Bauweise am Hang, gehalten durch riesige Holzpfähle und die schönen Schnitzereien. Die Gartenanlage dagegen ist eher einfach gehalten. Man muss durch eine Gasse voll mit touristischen Geschäften und Restaurants - wie so oft in Japan - erst einmal ein ganzes Stück bergauf laufen. Auf dem Rückweg kann man noch einen Abstecher durch die traditionell erhaltenen kleinen Gassen machen. Auch hier muss man mit viel Betrieb rechnen.

Iconic pagoda and buildings at the front, but if you take a picture here and leave, you're missing out. Pay the 500 yen for the temple and walk around the hillside, you get some amazing views of both Kyoto town, but also the temple buildings from different and pleasing angles. There's nowhere to eat or drink here with it being a spiritual place, but with the price even for a short look say the views. Important: this place gets really busy, not only with tourists but with school groups, get here early, certainly before 8am