kyoto__diaries — Kiyomizu-dera

POV: you join a @privatejapantours tour in Kyoto and get to see all the best spots 🥹
Attraction

Place of worship
4.5
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.

Place of worship
4.6
Major Buddhist temple with ancient art, such as a famed statue of Buddha looking over his shoulder.

Place of worship
4.4
Large Buddhist temple established in 1236 on scenic grounds with gardens known for fall foliage.

Place of worship
4.4
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.

Place of worship
4.5
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.

Place of worship
4.5
Zen Buddhist complex founded in 1404, featuring a landscaped rock garden with evergreen plants.

Landmark
4.7

Attraction
4.6

Historical landmark
4.6

Place of worship
4.5
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.

Place of worship
4.3
Temple of the Tendai sect dating to the 8th century, known for its striking autumn foliage.

Place of worship
4.3
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.

Attraction
4.5
Scenic location showcasing a host of monkeys, plus a bamboo forest & water vistas.

Place of worship
4.3
Carp pools & gardens at a serene Buddhist temple surrounded by trees, known for fall colors.



