Kiyomizu-dera
Osaka & KansaiBuddhist temple

Kiyomizu-dera

清水寺

기요미즈데라는 교토 시내를 내려다보는 본당 무대와 오토와 폭포로 유명한 히가시야마 대표 사찰입니다.

Region
Osaka & Kansai
Coordinates
34.9949, 135.7850
Hours
Opens at 6:00; closing time varies by season and special night viewing periods.
Admission
Main temple area admission applies; check the official site for current gate-specific charges and event periods.
How to get there
Most visitors approach on foot from the Higashiyama slope after arriving by bus or taxi from central Kyoto.
Suggested visit time
60-90 min
Best time to visit
Morning offers the calmest temple grounds; cherry blossom and autumn illumination periods are especially popular.
Official website
Official website

Highlights

  • Main Hall stage
  • Views over Kyoto
  • Otowa Waterfall
  • Seasonal night openings

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Last verified: 2026-04-06

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