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There is plenty of ground to cover as part of this temple, and I do not doubt that when spring is in full swing the grounds will be absolutely stunning in shades of pink and white. As this temple is incredibly old, there is substantial maintenance work happening on the main structure of the temple but this work is only on the exterior. \n\nIf you are able to, try not to visit this temple on the weekend or on special religious ceremonial days unless you want to be squashed like a sardine amongst thousands of others, trying to trek up the hill that leads to the temple. \n\nIt is quite a trek up a slop to get to the temple, but the walk up is lined with lots of souvenir shops and small eateries that you can stop by to take a break.","time":1489845432},{"author_name":"Chien Chai Lye","author_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116389137933112041133/reviews","language":"en","profile_photo_url":"https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-OobFXkT3xEw/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAB0/SHFSKN_L50Y/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba1/photo.jpg","rating":4,"relative_time_description":"2 months ago","text":"Kiyomizu Buddhist Temple is situated on a hill. To gain access, you have to walk up past many tourist targeted souvenir and F&B small shops. We visited the place on a rainy spring evening. Walking up we had to dodge umbrellas carried too low!\n\nThe temple building itself is very old. You can the age. Some restoration is in progress. There is a favorite story told by tourist guides about many devotees jumped off the temple platform to see whether their wishes will be fulfilled..","time":1491659327},{"author_name":"horst baemser","author_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/106910869089608848326/reviews","language":"en","profile_photo_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5v65jWe0qEU/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAABM/k9qTnleiXdY/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba1/photo.jpg","rating":4,"relative_time_description":"2 months ago","text":"Another must see in Kyoto. Temple is surrounded by a beautiful forest and slightly up a hill which allows for great views on the city. At the time I was there a lot of the buildings were under construction. On the way up to the entrance there are many souvenir shops which I didn't mind as you can get some nice (although overpriced ) stuff . Entrance fee to temple was ¥400","time":1492401677},{"author_name":"Julien Ngao","author_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114421466623083273087/reviews","language":"en","profile_photo_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-QqHQbSwt3yQ/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAADw/FZCKifswPr8/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba1/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative_time_description":"a month ago","text":"This place was absolutely beautiful. We had the chance to visit it in the evening and it was an unique experience. Even surrounded by the modern city, we can still have this mystical feeling. The architecture is really interesting not just traditional.","time":1494814999},{"author_name":"Rainbow Yuen","author_url":"https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111704241107072795884/reviews","language":"en","profile_photo_url":"https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ye3lDb60CbA/AAAAAAAAAAI/AAAAAAAAAF0/MV_3ianJ0ZU/s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo/photo.jpg","rating":5,"relative_time_description":"in the last week","text":"Highly recommend to tourist that have never been to Kyoto before!! Is easy to visit this place. There is buses outside the JR station that would take you near the temple ( bus station > temple; 5-15 mins walk).","time":1497452996}],"scope":"GOOGLE","types":["place_of_worship","point_of_interest","establishment"],"url":"https://maps.google.com/?cid=7111013964196361402","utc_offset":540,"vicinity":"２９４ Kiyomizu 1-chome, KyotoHigashiyama Ward","website":"http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/","html_attributions":[],"searchTerm":"Kiyomizu-dera, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan"}){kind=link}
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From Kyoto station (main station) take the no. 100 or 206 bus and get off at Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop. Walk 10 minutes uphill to the temple.
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