Kiyomizudera Temple
Sehr vollKansaiKyoto, Kyoto
Beginn der Vollblüte
November 15
Ende der Vollblüte
November 30
Region
Kansai
Über diesen Ort
The iconic wooden stage of Kiyomizudera surrounded by fiery maple trees is one of Japan's most photographed autumn scenes. Night illuminations make it magical.
Highlights
- ✓Iconic wooden stage
- ✓Night illuminations
- ✓Maple-lined paths
- ✓City panorama
Anreise
Bus from Kyoto Station, then 10 min walk
⭐ Warum sich dieser Ort lohnt
- ✓The wooden stage of Kiyomizudera over a sea of red maples is one of Japan's most photographed scenes.
- ✓Special night illumination (mid-Nov to early Dec) — completely different mood from daytime visits.
- ✓The Higashiyama district around the temple is filled with traditional shops and cafés.
- ✓Bus + walking access from central Kyoto — no special transport needed.
🚄 Anreise im Detail
- Nächster Bahnhof
- Kiyomizu-Gojo (Keihan Main Line) closest; many buses from Kyoto Station
- Fußweg vom Bahnhof
- Bus from Kyoto Station (10 min) + 10 min uphill walk; or 20 min walk from Gion
- Zugtakt
- Keihan every 5–10 min; city buses every 6–15 min (expect packed buses in peak)
- Bezahlung
- All transit IC + cash; temple entry ¥400 (cash)
- 🧳 Gepäckaufbewahrung
- Use Kyoto Station lockers — no real storage near temple
- ♿ Barrierefreiheit
- Steep uphill approach + many steps inside; limited wheelchair access
⏰ Beste Tageszeit: Sunrise (6 AM opening during foliage) or evening illumination (6:30–9:30 PM)
📍 Lage
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🍴Essen & Trinken(6)
- Food
Yatsuhashi sweet shops★★★★★4.2
Kyoto's iconic triangular cinnamon mochi.
💡 Yatsuhashi is the Kyoto-only sweet — triangular folded mochi filled with red bean. Free samples at most shops. Available in dozens of seasonal flavors.
⏱️ Along approach💴 ¥300–1,000🕒 Most 9:00–18:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Okutan Kiyomizu (Yudofu Kaiseki)★★★★★4.4
350-year-old yudofu specialist in a temple garden.
💡 Kyoto's most famous tofu restaurant, in a sub-temple garden. Centuries-old recipe with multi-course set. English menu, garden seating.
⏱️ 5 min walk💴 ¥3,500–6,500🕒 11:00–16:30📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Higashiyama Yakitori Roku★★★★☆4.5
Old-town charcoal yakitori with sake pairing.
💡 Tatami counter seats overlooking a stone garden. Each skewer carefully labeled (English). Try kawa (skin) and bonjiri (tail). Sake from across Japan.
⏱️ 8 min walk💴 ¥3,000–5,500🕒 17:00–23:00 (closed Tue)📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Kiyomizu Sushi-no-Musashi★★★★★4.2
Conveyor-belt sushi with Kyoto seasonal fish.
💡 Casual sushi just below the temple steps. Plates ¥150–500, English menu, picture display. Great for kids and tight budgets. Touch-screen ordering.
⏱️ 5 min walk💴 ¥1,500–3,500🕒 11:00–22:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Kyoto Tempura Endo (Yasaka)★★★★☆4.6
Light-batter tempura in counter seating.
💡 Watch the chef fry each piece in front of you. Vegetable-forward tempura highlighting Kyoto's seasonal produce. English menu, set courses from ¥3,800.
⏱️ 12 min walk💴 Lunch ¥3,800–5,500; dinner ¥9,000+🕒 11:30–14:00, 17:00–21:00📍 Google Maps → - Cafe
% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama★★★★☆4.5
Iconic photogenic coffee shop in a wooden Kyoto townhouse.
💡 World-class espresso served in a renovated machiya. Photos through the bamboo grove out back. Standing-only, take coffee to go.
⏱️ 8 min walk💴 ¥500–800🕒 8:00–18:00📍 Google Maps →
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