THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Introduction, #1 Eikando, #Tofukuji
- Page 2 #3 Kitano Tenmangu, #4 Kinkakuji, #5 Ginkakuji
- Page 3 #6 Ryoanji, #7 Toji
- Page 4 #8 Kiyomizudera, #9 Ninnaji, #10 Nisonin
The following is the contents of this article.
#8 Kiyomizu-dera temple 清水寺
Overview
The most popular destination for tourists. The renovation was completed in 2020.
Kiyomizu stage
Under construction
In 2018, the main hall and a stage adjacent to it are under re-construction and covered wit huge cage. That’s the very rare view, enjoy it!
Before the re-construction and now
Don’t worry, we can admire Kiyomizu-dera without the cage.
Schedule of night illumination 2023
- Dates 11/18～11/30
- Open hours 6:00～21:30 （Entrance closes at 21:00）
- Entrance fee 400 JPY
With cage, it looks like this.
Before we leave Kiyomizu-dera, we glance at the pagoda with maple leaves.
About Kiyomizu-dera temple
How to get to Kiyomizu-dera temple
Kyoto City bus
No. 4, 12, 201, 203, 207, and others at Sijokawaramachi bus stop: Blue bus annotations
No. 4, 12, 201, 203, 207, and others at Gion bus stop: Red bus annotation
Keihan Gion Shijo station: Blue train annotation
Keihan Gojo Zaka station: Red train annotation
#9 Ninnnaji temple 仁和寺
Overview
Ninnaji is the first Monzeki temple in Japanese history. Monzeki temple is a buddhist temple which is ran by a priest belongs to the imperial lineage.
From the garden
In the garden inside, we enjoy the dry garden and the pagoda with maple trees.
Near the pagoda, there are many beautiful trees in stunning red.
Schedule of night illumination 2023
- 日程 10/13～12/3 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Naional Holidays only （Except 11/20, 11/27, 12/1）
- Open hours 18:30～21:00 (Entrance closes at 20:30)
- Entrance fee 2,800 JPY
At Ninnaji, we can visit a restricted place near Kondo hall but the autumn leaves are extraordinary.
The mirrors are available.
About Ninnnaji temple
How to get to Ninnaji temple?
Kyoto City bus
No. 10, 26, and 59: Omuro Ninnaji bus stop
Randen (Keifuku railways)
Omuro Ninnnaji station
#10 Nison-in temple 二尊院
Overview
Nison-in is the most beautiful place in Arashiyama. In the grave yard, court nobles are buried. Ogura Hyakunin issyu, the compilation of 100 wakas composed by 100 poets, are edited there.
The passages
In the passage, maple trees in pale vermilion make a tunnel to get to the main hall. It is called “Stable of Autumn leaves.”
Around the main hall, we can enjoy vivid red leaves.
About Nison-in temple
How to get to Nison-in temple?
20 minutes walk from JR Saga Arashiyama station and Randen(Keifuku railways) Arashiyama station.
