Overview
On May 21, the declaration of emergency was lifted in Kyoto and we can visit many Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple again.
Some of them offers shortened open hrs and ask for Social distancing and other things.
In Japan, we understand that it would be better to prevent ourselves from so-called Sanmitsu. Sanmitsu (３密) means 3 Mitsu which cause cluster: Closed place, place lots of people gather, and conversation in short distance.
If you wanted to avoid Sanmitsu, please check the link below.
his site and article don’t recommend outing though the state of emergency was lifted. Make your decision with extreme care.
This site cannot guarantee your safety.
The information of shrines and temples are subject to be changed.
This site is not responsible for any disadvantages you have at all.
Take good care of your health. We still are in the fear of COVID-19, O.K.?
Higashiyama area 東山エリア
| Open hrs | website | ||
| Yasaka shrne八坂神社 | 6:00~21:00 | http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/ | Face mask needed. Only printed Gosyuin available. |
| Kodaiji temple 高台寺 | 9:00~17:30 | http://www.kodaiji.com/e_index.html | Face mask needed. |
| Kiyomizudera temple清水寺 | 6:00~18:00 | https://kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/ | |
| Ryozen Kannnon霊山観音 | 8:40~16:00 | http://www.ryozen-kwannon.jp/indexE.html | |
| Kenininji temple建仁寺 | CLOSED | https://www.kenninji.jp/english/ | Opens on June 8 |
Heian Jingu and philosopher’s path area 平安神宮・哲学の道エリア
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Heian Jingu shrine平安神宮 | 6:00~16:30 | http://www.heianjingu.or.jp/ Written in Japanese but you can choose other language on the top page. | Shinen Garden 8:30~16:30 |
| Nanzenji temple南禅寺 | 8:40~17:00 | http://www.nanzen.net/english/ | Face mask and Social distancing (At least 2m) needed. Sanitize hands. |
| Tenjuan temple天授庵 | Not available | Not available | |
| Shinnyodo temple 真如堂 | CLOSED | https://shin-nyo-do.jp/ | |
| Konkai Komyoji temple 金戒光明寺 | 9:00~17:00 | https://www.kurodani.jp/ | Only printed Gosyuin available. |
| Eikando temple 永観堂 | CLOSED | http://www.eikando.or.jp/mobile_jp/mb_haikan.html | |
| Honenin temple 法然院 | Not available | http://www.honen-in.jp/ Japanese language only |
Ginkakuji area 銀閣寺エリア
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Ginkakuji temple 銀閣寺 | 8:30~17:00 | https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/ginkakuji/ | |
| Shisendo temple 詩仙堂 | 拝観中止 | https://kyoto-shisendo.net/ Japanese language only | |
| Enkoji temple 圓光寺 | 9:00~17:00 | https://www.enkouji.jp/ | |
| Manshuin temple 曼殊院 | 10:00~14:30 | https://www.manshuinmonzeki.jp/ Japanese language only |
Kamo shrines (Kamigamo and Shimogamo shrine)賀茂社（上賀茂・下鴨神社）
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Kamigamo Jinja shrine 上賀茂神社 | 5:00~16:00 | https://www.kamigamojinja.jp/english/ | Omamori and others are available 8:00~15:45 Sinme horse absent. |
| Shimogamo Jinja shrine 下鴨神社 | 6:00~17:00 | https://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/english/ | Omamori and others are available 9:00~16:30 |
The city 洛中
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Kyoto Imperial Palace 御所 | https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/kyoto.html | Open for residents of Kyoto pref. | |
| Rokkakudo temple 六角堂 | 9:00~17:00 | https://www.ikenobo.jp/rokkakudo/ Japanese language only | |
| Nijojo castle 二条城 | 8:45~16:00 | http://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/ | Open for residents of Kyoto pref. by June 18. |
| Shinsenen temple 神泉苑 | Not available | http://www.shinsenen.org/ |
Kinakuji temple area 金閣寺エリア
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Kinkakuji temple 金閣寺 | 9:00~17:00 | https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/kinkakuji/ | |
| Ryoganji temple 龍安寺 | 8:00~17:00 | http://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/eng/ | Only printed Gosyuin available. |
| Ninnnaji temple 仁和寺 | 10:00~16:00 | http://www.ninnaji.jp/en/ | |
| Myousinji temple 妙心寺 | Not available | https://www.myoshinji.or.jp/english/ | |
| Taizoin temple 退蔵院 | 9:00~17:00 | http://www.taizoin.com/en/ | Tea house closed. Only printed Gosyuin available. |
Arashiyama area 嵐山エリア
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Tenryuji temple 天龍寺 | 8:30~17:00 | http://www.tenryuji.com/en/ | |
| Hogonin temple 宝厳院 | 9:00~17:00 | http://www.hogonin.jp/en/index.html | Face mask and Social distancing needed. |
| Okochi Sanso 大河内山荘 | Not available | Not available | |
| Jyo Jyakkoji temple 常寂光寺 | 9:00~17:00 | https://www.jojakko-ji.or.jp/ Japanese language only | |
| Gioji temple 祇王寺 | 9:00~17:00 | http://www.giouji.or.jp/en | |
| Seiryoji temple 清涼寺（嵯峨釈迦堂） | 9:00~16:00 | http://seiryoji.or.jp/ Japanese language only | |
| Daikakuji temple 大覚寺 | 9:00~17:00 | https://www.daikakuji.or.jp/english/ | |
| Jikishian temple 直指庵 | CLOSED | http://www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~jikisian/ Japanese language only |
Around Kyoto station 京都駅周辺
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Higashi Honganji temple 東本願寺 | 6:30~17:00 | http://www.higashihonganji.or.jp/english_top/ | |
| Nishi Honganji temple 西本願寺 | 5:30~17:00 | http://www.hongwanji.or.jp/english/ | |
| Toji temple東寺 | 5:00~17:00 | http://www.toji.or.jp/en/index.html | Face mask and Social distancing needed. Sanitize hands. |
| Fusini Inari Taisha 伏見稲荷 | http://inari.jp/en/ | Omamori and others are available 8:30~16:30 | |
| Tofukuji temple 東福寺 | 9:00~16:00 | http://www.tofukuji.jp/english/ | Face mask and Social distancing needed. Sanitize hands. |
| Komoin temple 光明院 | Not available | Not available |
Ohara area 大原エリア
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Sanzenin temple 三千院 | 10:00~16:00 | http://www.sanzenin.or.jp/en/ | |
| Jikkoin temple 実光院 | 9:00~16:00 | http://www.jikkoin.com/english/ | |
| Hosenin temple 宝泉院 | 10:00~16:00 | http://www.hosenin.net/ Japanese language only | |
| Jyakkoin temple 寂光院 | 9:00~17:00 | http://www.jakkoin.jp/en/ |
Iwakura area 岩倉エリア
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Jissoin temple 実相院 | 9:00~17:00 | http://www.jissoin.com/ Japanese language only | Face mask and Social distancing needed. |
| Rengeji temple 蓮華寺 | Not available | Not available | |
| Rurikoin temple 瑠璃光院 | 10:00~17:00 | Not available | From June 2 to July 31. |
Yamashina area 山科エリア
| Open hrs | Website | ||
| Daigoji temple 醍醐寺 | 9:00~17:00 | https://www.daigoji.or.jp/index_e.html | |
| Bisyamondo temple 毘沙門堂 | 9:00~16:30 | http://www.bishamon.or.jp/ Japanese language only | Face mask and Social distancing needed. |
| Kajuji temple 勧修寺 | Not available | Not available | |
| Zuishinin temple 随心院 | 9:00~16:30 | http://www.zuishinin.or.jp/ Japanese language only |
