The lights at night were extremely beautiful. However, if you go during the busy season, be aware that there are tremendous crowds. In particular, I recommend that you go through the most famous angle photo spot, taking pictures quickly through the open loopholes rather than waiting until the very front of the building.

Extremely cool concept of a temple on the mountain side. Amazing to look at and definitely a must-see. However, its location allows for less space and being such a popular destination, it is going to be extremely crowded at all times. This one is actually worth visiting at the break of dawn.

Gorgeous views, great structure and blessed nature around. If you go with the crowd probably will miss the best part which is the silence in Nature around the views. For instance I prefer avoiding crowds so always find a trail or path into backyards keeping the peace of mind and spirit. Some dates of their local festivals or meetings shall be avoided unless you prefer to walk amidst a human mass. Also the energy of the place is wonderful to spend good time meditating when it feels clearly time stopped for thousands of years. In my opinion a week or some days are enough to know it better. Depending upon how easy it is to meditate and/or leave the physical body, hours pass in minutes clearing away all kinds of thoughts & feelings. Congratulations for the superb maintenance of this wonderful place. They are extremely well equipped to receive thousands of persons.

The temple itself is amazing. You should absolutely see it. However, the sheer number of tourists ruins the experience. You can barely walk in some spots. If you're looking to take that super awesome photo of the place with no people, good luck. I went on a Sunday afternoon (I know, what was I thinking) and movement was like slow moving lava. So I tried again Monday morning at 08:30 and it was still already crowded. I tried my best with these photos.

The temple is majestic and is definitely worth visiting. There are huge numbers of visitors from organised groups like schools and tourists from all around the world, so it's better to alight from further away and walk in from a distance to avoid getting trapped in your taxi. The temple felt amazingly tranquil and peaceful despite the endless visitors pouring in. The shops leading to the temple were interesting, selling souvenirs and snacks. Overall, the visiting experience was good regardless of the crowd.

Very vivid colors make for great photos. It's very crowded though and lots of stairs. Beautiful view of city from the top. The walk up from the main streets through the more traditional Japanese village architectural style was worthy of the walk uphill.

Beautiful during autumn. You can enjoy the scenic view at the top. Entrance fee is ¥800 for adults. It was crowded during weekend and despite the rainy weather. You can explore the bottom area of the temple for free. The entrance fee is applicable if you want to go to the very top.

Gorgeous temple and piece of Japanese history. I tried to get there for sunset but unfortunately there wasn't much of a view in the sky. Despite that, it was still a beautiful visit and I was grateful to have seen it. There's also these mini waterfall streams that you can drink from, each giving you some kind of benefit or blessing, but if you drink from more than one, you'll get bad luck! So don't be selfish :)

Fantastic view, great place to visit. The entry to first part is for free but the actual temple area is paid. Great view of Kyoto can be seen from the second part, and gives ample opportunity to take very nice pictures. It is a bit hard to reach if you have a problem walking uphill, just be prepared for a bit of climb when coming here.

Probably the best place I have ever visit in my entire life and not only in "Japan". The whole trip to there was amazing. You start to walk inside trees and go higher in the hill were is the temple. And when you enter you are face with one incredible beauty. You start to walk inside the temple and watch the trees, the lakes, the amazing temples, and off course the incredible view from there. You can watch the whole "Kyoto" in many areas at the temple because we are talking for very big temple which contains many small inside. The view of the temples inside the trees was really incredible exprience. You was transport back 400 years were there was cities, cars etc. Only people and the wild. And yes, this place was the most "wild" we visited. If you are in "Kyoto", there is nothing better than this temple for me. You must go

A beautiful temple built on a hillside that offers a nice view of Kyoto - this was one of my favorites. Prepare to battle significant crowds, but it is well worth the trip! Don't miss out on the unique experience of touring the "womb" shrine to the left/north of the pagoda before you enter the actual temple.

The road to the temple is extremely crowded during the autumn foliage season (probably the same as cherry blossom season). But the foliage is the most epic and best I've ever seen!! There are also a lot of matcha and local snacks along the way and they are really good to eat and many things to see. Highly recommend!! I would definitely come back to see different views in different seasons.

Very special and incredible. Amazing architecture, wooden structures which appear to be hundreds of years old that are holding up huge monument/structures. Worth paying 100yen for the stone tour thing, be careful though and hold the walls, it's very dark. Very spiritual. We went boxing day and it was quite crowded, so good to go early if you can. Loads.of shops near by as well.

Despite all the crowds (and as I understand it is a low season) it is a must to visit in Kyoto. It offers some iconic views of the city combined with oriental architectural structures. And it also gives you a chance to explore spiritual side of the temple.

Absolutely beautiful but very crowded even on a rainy day. Steep hill to come and down, and lots of crowd so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Many tourists were wearing beautiful kimonos and shops along the way were so much fun. Many unique vendors and beautiful souvenirs. Must- go place in Kyoto.

Beautiful temple, especially in the foliage season. It was undergoing renovations for several years before 2020 but it looks to have been fully restored. As it is one of the most popular attractions in Kyoto, do plan to go early morning, as soon as it opens at 9am. It’s a nice starting point for a day of sightseeing in Gion, etc.

The JR pass has allowed us to visit so many wonderful places and this is no exception. Just a great place to walk around and admire the architecture of the shrine and nature. Lots of cool souvenir shops close by as well. So it’s a great attraction spot. The temple itself was under construction so we couldn’t see everything. Still had an enjoyable experience with the family.

Founded in 780, this stunning temple truly is as “pure” a sight as temples offer, much like its name’s meaning suggests. As you climb the hill up to the temple, nothing can quite prepare you for what you behold as you journey further and further back into the space. Shrouded by trees and lofted high above Kyoto, this is one of the must-see visits you should ensure you take while in the area. It makes sense that this is a UNESCO world heritage site, as it should be.

It's a beautiful walk and view. We enjoyed every stop all they way up to this place, as if we are walking backward from modern to ancient city. We went up in the afternoon to enjoy sunset, but we couldn't get past the gate to the other side since it's tim to close.

Sharing my photos and videos for you guys to see how beautiful there. The temple, the view, the scenery. I enjoyed my visit there but there's a lot of people. I thought I will only see few people there cause I went there weekdays but I guess I was wrong. But still enjoyed my visit there. Anyway there's a entrance fee of 400yen to go to the temple. And make sure to bring some water with you cause it's a long walk

Peaceful and calm yet pretty crowded on the way up. Lots of tourists and students swarming the way up alike. Very intricate designs and the temple is a must visit if you are a fan of rich Japanese history. Tickets ( ¥400 each) are needed beyond a certain point and you can buy them from around the entrance point where they are mandated. Once through the checkpoint you make your way to a walkway that leads to the other part of the temple post which you walk down back to the starting point. We were around the time when it was raining a bit and the pathway along with the stairs get a bit slippery. Nothing too treacherous though. Great experience and highly recommended!!

Awe inspiring wooden architecture and wonderful views of the forest, mountains, and Kyoto city. It is easily accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Signs will guide you up the left side for the accessible entrance. Expect large crowds going up the main road, if you want to avoid the crowd, there is another road on the right that leads up to the temple, also accessible by wheelchair and strollers. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to pray, don’t expect this to be it. Large tourist and student groups were there.

This is the landmark of Kyoto. Definitely worth visiting to see the cultural heritage, architecture and nature. I went here in summer and it is already beautiful. I visit this time in late fall and the color of the places is incredible. I feel like I am living in a novel.

A nice and beautiful temple for Kannon. As i was there during winter, the weather was definitely great during the walkabout. Many great points to grab great pictures for memories. Note: The walk up to the temple from the main road is long and up slope at certain points. Wear good walking shoes. Can be challenging for some.

Absolutely beautiful! Extremely busy. Can be shoulder to shoulder. Closes at 6pm. If you want access to the overlook that has a view of Kyoto, You'll need to purchase a ticket on the right once you've climbed all the stairs. It'll be 400yen I believe. I feel it was worth it.

One of the most popular and must visit temple in Kyoto. It’s so popular even when we thought the date and time shouldn’t be that it’s flooded with tourists. Getting there is a long walk from the station and mind you, it’s a steep walk up hill along a row of shops/houses. Hence it i takes your mind of the strenuous walk. Be alert that there are throngs of people everywhere. Hence, the ambience ain’t peaceful at all. However, if you can tune them out, the view from the temple onto its i surrounding is magnificent. Moreso, at dusk. The orange purple show in the sky is breathtaking. From here at its vantage point, you can even see Kyoto tower. The temple complex is very old and very distinct in 🇯🇵 architectural design. Except for the crowd, it would have been more enjoyable.

My favourite temple in Kyoto. We went there on New year day so the place was packed, but the place was still poetically beautiful. This complex is huge with many others temples and building, and it takes a bit of time to visit everywhere. Among the temples we visited in Kyoto I believe this one has the cheapest amulets.

Very spectacular temple in a great location above the city. The site and surrounding streets were absolutely packed though, dangerously so on the steep steps where bunches of tourists stopped to take photos. A good place to visit, but avoid it on weekends in good weather in the blossom season!

****Must see tourist spot! The road leading up to temple has many restaurants and gift shops. We went on emperor's birthday and it was jam packed with people, but not that bad. We were able to eat, look at gifts and visits the temple. Very beautiful. Especially, if go when the cherry blossoms bloom.

There are 4-5 spots to take beautiful photos, so you need to keep 1-2 hours for this temple only. Be aware of the tourism season. Nice weather is good for nice photos. Kimono dressing is a plus for photo taking. The water fall area need to line up for a while, and so does the fortune sticks. Prepare for ¥5 or ¥50 for praying. Don’t try to come here around 1700 because everyone is going back and there will be traffic jam.

Kiyomizu-dera is a must-visit in Kyoto! The climb to the temple adds to the charm, offering breathtaking views of the temple and valley. Don't miss the small waterfall with its three lucky streams. Plus, plenty of shopping and snack stops along the way make it a complete experience. Highly recommended!

A beautiful temple that is very famous. It's in every tourist book of Japan you've probably ever seen. Avoid going on weekends or public holidays at all costs! If you want to have some time alone here it's probably best to go really early or really late in the day. The view is spectacular and even with all the people it's still worth a visit.

Well, what can you say that hasn’t already been said about this iconic Japanese landmark? Everyone has to tick it off the Japan ‘to do; ‘ list. Personally, I think it is overrated in terms of both historical significance and the beauty of its surroundings. There are far better gardens to be seen in Japan. It is however striking, and to be seen at least once. The gold has both spiritual meaning (purity) but was probably also a product of the ego of its previous owners. A somewhat ostentatious status symbol, if you like. As with many temples, it has been burnt down and rebuilt a few times, which explains its ‘current newish’ look. The Phoenix atop the roof is believed to be original, and is a symbol of divine favour, virtue, and harmony. Within the complex bit of fun can be had watching people attempting to throw coins into a well hole placed at a distance from the throwing spot. Give it a go – it might bring you luck! Don’t miss the 600 year old pine planted by a previous shogun (ancient ruler of Japan). It is shaped as a boat and is a metaphor for passage to the Pure Land following death. On a cheerier note, I include in the pictures some of the admonishing posters you see around Kyoto giving guidance on appropriate behaviour…

One of the most famous spots in Kyoto, temple of the Golden pavilion. Actually, it’s a Buddhist temple which is covered with golden leaf giving an iconic mirror view. Usually, the area is crowded and I recommend you to go there early morning. You can enjoy a relaxing walk through the wayside. The entrance fee is 400 yen.For road direction, both English and Japanese language are indicated. Highly recommended this place for people who like traditional and historical view.

A lovely temple indeed. The ground were beautiful and serene despite being right in the city. This temple has a unique history and I enjoyed seeing it. There's a touristy feel about it though. Many shops along the way to get a piece of your pocket. Kind of steals from the spiritual aspect.

Great place that require little time to be done. Can be a bit complex to get there but if you organise your trip well it is a good place for photos and just enjoy been "away" from the center and still be in Kyoto. Do not come with pushchairs or if you have difficulty to walk. It is not long but you need to use stairs and climb a bit. A pleasant spiritual place with a tourist twist.

Amazing Buddhist temple that is truly unbelievable. The views of the temple from the well maintained gardens is well worth the ¥600 (I think, it could be ¥500) admission fee. This is one of those places you can't miss if you are visiting Kyoto! My pictures do not do this place justice this is something you have to see for yourself.

Visiting this temple was the highlight of our trip to Japan so not to be missed. The temple opens at 9:00 AM and there was already a long line when we arrived at 8:50 AM. Fortunately, the line was processed quickly once the ticket booth opened (admission is 500 yen per person). The temple is located on an island so we cannot get close but we can still manage to get good photos from a distance by following the path circling it. We just have to be patient and wait our turn as the place is packed with tourists. Other than the temple there is not much to visit. We went through the garden quickly since there are more beautiful gardens to explore in other temples. Overall the visit should take less than one hour.

One of the most famous spots in Kyoto, temple of the Golden pavilion. Actually, it’s a Buddhist temple which is covered with golden leaf giving an iconic mirror view. Usually, the area is crowded and I recommend you to go there early morning. You can enjoy a relaxing walk through the wayside. The entrance fee is 400 yen.For road direction, both English and Japanese language are indicated. Highly recommended this place for people who like traditional and historical view.

A beautiful and picturesque temple in shining gold. The whole tour is about 45min if you walk slowly and take some pictures. It is definitely worth a trip if you are in Kyoto and have some time to visit the temples. I'd love to to be able to sit and have more opportunity to enjoy the park and temple a bit more. It feels a little 'rushed' with the only way leading around the temple up the hill to some gift shops and a shrine and then back out.

A must see if you are in the area. It is one of the iconic temples of Kyoto for a reason. The gold layers on the structure gives it a powerful aura. Make sure to read the pamphlet to learn a bit more about this place! The gardens are not that special in my opinion, but they definitely still enjoyable to walk along.

This is definitely one of the most iconic place to visit if you go fist time in Kyoto region. Beautiful architecture and color you can just shoot picture from far away as it is sitting on a swamp area with no tourist access. You will need to walk a bit to get there so it is quite hot during summer. There is a spot where you can drop coins for luck and ring the bell used originally to summon people for prayer time

It's a beautiful temple, the gold is very exceptional and you won't see this anywhere else. However it is a small place to visit (you will be in and out within 20-30 minutes if you take it slow), it is only 500Yen so pretty doable. Very busy during the day though.

I only rate it so low because if you have limited time in Kyoto, I'd rank this last. Its honestly nothing great, just the temple in the middle, and you take a walk around and see rock formations. If you're a massive history buff and this was on your list for a while, sure, but again, with limited time on hands, I'd rank this last. The buses to get here are not as frequent, so you will definitely be waiting a while and with other tourists, cause google suggests we all take the 205 or 204 so be prepared to be packed into a bus both ways. It's a 1000¥ to enter but the park its situated in is a nice little walk

Temple is open from 9am to 5pm so I reached about 325pm. Paid admission fee of 600 yen for adult and 300 yen for children (6 to 15 years old) to enter the temple. Gets quite crowded and alot of people will stand near the fence to take photos. Most people are considerate enough to take photos quickly. Quite a small place and can cover it in about 45mins. The golden building looks really nice with the red autumn leaves.

A beautiful temple with picturesque surrounding gardens. It will be very busy upon opening, but with patience, everybody is guaranteed a nice photograph of the scenery. After traversing the circuit, there are tasty food stalls which sell cheap snacks. Highly recommend!

I think this temple is the most beautiful temple we came across but you have to be there at the right time. The right time is when the sun just rises and the rays illuminate its golden wall. It was just beautiful. There must be lots of gold leaf used to cover it. Pictures don't do the justice. You just have to be there to witness it. We were here during winter. I think it may be more beautiful during the autumn season.

Nothing special. This temple was re-built completely in the 1950s, so it is basically very "modern". You cannot get in the temple and have to look at it from like 20-30 meters away. It is very crowded there and sometimes I feel even difficult to breathe. For Westeners who want to get a glimpse of how Asia look like, that may be fine, but for Easterners who have some exposure with Oriental culture and Buddhism before, this temple is nothing special.

Visited 2yrs ago before the pandemic. You have buy a ticket of 400yen to enter. The ticket price is not worth to be have 400yen. Due to its beauty,historical image, price should be high. The iconic golden temple of Japan is also one of the oldest temple. The golden color is very fascinating. Always crowded so its very difficult to get a good picture. Located in a very peaceful environment. One of the masterpiece of Japan's Historical Culture. Highly Recommended.

Beautiful grounds and the Golden Temple is immaculately well kept. After walking around for bit I enjoyed a hot macha before completing my walk around the grounds. Get there early if you want to avoid the crowds...I, sadly, did not. None the less, it is more than worth enjoying the sights of this historic area.

I expected the Golden Pavilion to be just a little sparkly, but it wasn't at all. It was absolutely shiny and sparkling! It was so amazing to see. I'm truly impressed by the people from the past who created such a magnificent structure. I highly recommend everyone to check it out. Entrance fees : 500 ¥ , cash only.

ほんとに綺麗でした！金閣寺も立派で素晴らしかったです。もし、行ってみたい方は是非、十分な時間をとって行くことをおすすめします。金閣だけでなく、ほかの神社や地蔵なども鹿苑寺の中に一緒になって入っているので、1時間、少なくとも45分はかかると思います。しかし、ほんとに行ってみて時間がかかっても後悔しないので、是非、京都に来た方は行ってみてください！ (Translated by Google) It was really beautiful! Kinkaku-ji was also splendid and splendid. If you want to go, we recommend that you take enough time to go. In addition to Kinkakuji, there are other shrines and Jizo statues in Rokuonji, so I think it will take an hour, or at least 45 minutes. However, you won't regret it even if it takes a long time to actually go there, so if you come to Kyoto, please go there!

A very beautiful pavilion wrapped in gold leaf. Somehow to me it felt like the lavishness and ornate decorations of the temple were our of sync with the teachings of letting go of material things. Unfortunately it was extremely crowded and full of noisy people, which detracted from the peacefulness of the experience. Despite the crowds, the building is still undeniably beautiful.

A very beautiful area with an exquisite gold covered temple. I'm not sure if there is another one like this in Japan. There are really a lot of visitors, but you don't have to wait in lines. At the exit from the temple, there are places where you can buy icecream with gold also sake with gold and other interesting things.

Absolutely stunning and a definite must see. However, as with most other main attractions, absolutely avoid going on weekends or holidays if at all possible. Also try to beat the crowd by being early. The view is stunning, but your experience will heavily depend on how crowded it is. I went when it wasn't really crowded and it was spectacular

One of the must visit temples in Kyoto. Its main attraction is its golden walls which is very eye catching especially when the sun shines on it. Dazzling. Its comparatively small compared to some large size temples but size doesn’t matter. However it is closed and no entry allowed inside. So everyone crowds around nice photo taking spots. Its crowded even on a Friday morning. Not surprising as there is a huge tour bus parking lot beside it. And there is also a long row of vending machines too to cater for whatever you wish for. It would be a nice relaxing spot if there is less crowd but wishful thinking.

This temple is well worth the visit. There are many temples and shrines around Kyoto and this one is harder to travel to, but it is well worth it. The setting, architecture, and gardens are stunning. There are taxi stands just outside the gate, and that is the easiest way to reach this one. Come early in the morning to avoid the biggest crowds. Take your time enjoying the beautiful scene.

We came here while it was pouring rain. But the temple was still very beautiful to look at. It cost 600 yen to get in per person. There are lots of great options of charms to get here as a souvenir for friends and family! What was interesting that we haven’t seen from other places is that there were a blue and pink charms for good health for your pets!

Thé view is really beautiful. A must visit. You can see the famous model for literature work by Japanese writer and feel the beauty of golden pavilion. It is incredible. You need to be aware of the weather. Good weather is a must. The golden wall will shine over the lake.

Kinkaku-Ji Temple is one of popular Temple in Kyoto Japan. This ancient temple is surrounded By lush JAPANESE style Garden makes the ambience more quiet and peaceful. It is easy to reach the Temple By bus no 205 from Kyoto station cost 230 Yen. The Temple is open from 8 am to 6 pm and the ticket entrance is 500 yen. By visiting this Temple you Will Learn about JAPANESE culture more. Once you in Kyoto you should visit this Temple. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

This is a beautiful temple complex that features the golden temple in the middle of a lake. The surrounding complex is dotted with numerous buildings and gardens. Overall, this is a must visit while we n Kyoto.

始めて訪れました。 拝観料は大人600円。皇族、摂関家出身の方が門主が勤めた門跡寺院に相応しい厳かな建造物や周辺の山林を借景に目を和ませてくれます。一方では現代作家さんの襖絵はとても素晴らしく、畳間に座っていつまで眺めていても飽きることはありません。庭園が一望できる襖絵の隣部屋には、窓枠を通して奥の風景が絵画のような癒しをくれました。布袋さんの置物と一緒になって何とも心地よい気持ちを得ることができました。写真も載せさせて頂きましたのでよろしければご参照ください。 最後は、庭園内を歩いていると拝観出口に近い場所に梵鐘があり、つかせて頂きました。 わたしにとってお気に入りの場所が増えました。癒しが欲しくなった時はまた訪れたいと思います。 (Translated by Google) It was my first time visiting. Admission fee is 600 yen for adults. The imposing structure befits a Monzeki temple where the head of the imperial family or Sekkan family worked, and the surrounding mountain forest will soothe your eyes. On the other hand, the fusuma paintings by modern artists are so wonderful that no matter how long you sit in the tatami room and look at them, you will never get tired of them. In the adjoining room with a sliding door that overlooks the garden, the scenery in the back through the window frame gave me a soothing, painting-like feel. Together with Hotei's figurines, I felt an indescribably comfortable feeling. I have also posted photos, so please take a look. Finally, as I was walking through the garden, I saw a temple bell near the entrance to the temple, and I was able to ring it. My favorite places have increased. I would like to visit again when I feel like healing.

Great way to escape the busy streets but still enjoy the core of Japanese culture. For a small price it is a must visit for anyone interested in classical, historical and traditional Japanese craftsmanship and architecture. Beautiful spaces and corridors. The garden is nice, quite and peaceful. Some of the exterior is under construction but it does not effect the experience. Probably makes it more of a hidden gem, for know, with fewer people. At noon there where only a handful of guest walking around. Worth every penny.

Shoren-in temple is one of the five Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect in Kyoto; the head priests at these temples originally belonged to the imperial family. The atmosphere at the temple is solemn and peaceful, similar to the ambiance of the Imperial Palace; this kind of an environment can only be found at Shoren-in temple. I really recommend visiting it, it's really relaxing and peaceful.

Had a peaceful visit to this Buddhist temple. You have to take off your shoes and put them in one of the available lockers before walking through the buildings. Beautiful rooms open to the garden and opportunities for prayer and thought.

令和5年9月拝観。 落ち着いた雰囲気と歴史を感じる寺院。 門跡とは皇族や皇子が住職を務める寺院のことだそうです。それに纏わっていろいろあるようですが…。 こちらにある国宝の青不動は五色で現される不動明王の中で中心的かつ最上位に位置するものだそうです。秘仏のため普段は公開されないそうですが、御開帳されることもあるとのこと。普段見られるものはいわゆるレプリカだそうですよ。 お寺の方の説明によれば、不動明王の回りを取り囲む炎は曼陀羅、そして炎は火の鳥になっており、更に左右の目、左右の牙のそれぞれは上向き下向きの互い違いになっているとのこと。よく見れば確かにそう。 レプリカとはいえ思わず手を合わせるほどに迫力あるものでした。 穴場と言っては語弊があるが、人も少なくゆっくりと静かに拝観することが出来ました。いただいた御朱印も素晴らしいものでした。ありがとうございました。 (Translated by Google) Visited in September 2020. A temple with a calm atmosphere and history. A monzeki is a temple whose chief priest is a member of the imperial family or a prince. It seems like there's a lot going on with that... The National Treasure Ao Fudo here is said to be the central and highest-ranking one among the five-colored Fudo Myoo. It is said that it is not usually open to the public because it is a secret Buddha, but it is said that it is sometimes opened to the public. The ones you usually see are so-called replicas. According to the explanation from the temple staff, the flames surrounding Fudo Myoo are a mandala, and the flames resemble a firebird, and the left and right eyes and left and right fangs are alternating upward and downward. About. If you look closely, it's true. Even though it was a replica, it was so impressive that I couldn't help but put my hands together. Calling it a hidden gem is a bit of a misnomer, but there weren't many people and I was able to enjoy the view in peace and quiet. The stamp I received was also wonderful. thank you very much.

Beautiful temple and garden and much less crowded than Chionji next door. You take your shoes off first for the temple walk, then return and use shoes for the splendid garden. You can even ring a large bell. Beautiful inside and out. The goshuincho entry is hand-written and stamped as it should be. The monks were very polite and accommodating.

The Imperial family’s temple in Kyoto. The gardens and buildings are seeped in history and so beautiful. Be sure to take a look at the bell in the far corner of the temple. It is lovely and has a sense of serenity.

Nice, beautiful, sereme temple. We were there early December and there weren't a lot of tourists and the scenery was gorgeous.

One of the best and most important (low key) Japanese gardens in Kyoto. Favorites by the royal family, this garden has a special significance in Japanese Buddhism. When we visited, abbots from outside Kyoto were visiting by the literal busloads. Had a very pleasant conversation with a couple of he abbots who were excitedly taking pictures of the gardens. Some where simply sitting down to take it all in. Great experience and a lot less crowded compared to the other gardens in Kyoto.

非常にきれいな庭園で、時を忘れるような空間です。皆さんあまりご存知ないのか通り過ぎてしまったり存在を知らない方が多いみたいですが、春も夏も秋も冬もそれぞれの美しい顔を見せる庭園はぜひ見ていただきたいと思います。 (Translated by Google) It's a very beautiful garden, a space that will make you forget time. It seems that many people don't know about it, or have passed by it or don't even know it exists, but I highly recommend that you take a look at the garden, which shows its beautiful faces in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

A peaceful Buddhist temple far from the maddening crowds. It has a nice zen garden with a koi pond. They also offer tea ceremony for 1200 yen.

A nice quiet temple with lots of green and beautiful architecture. You can walk without shoes through the building and with shoes in the garden. The Zen garden is absolutely beautiful with a little pond and Koi Carps. If you can't find inner peace here, I don't know where else. In the most part of the area, there are no photos allowed.

Very beautiful temple and garden. The sliding door painted with lotus with frogs, turtles, crabs and dragonflies. We went in a raining day and enjoy the garden in the rain. It is very tranquil.

Beautiful Zen temple that didn't have the crowds of others in Kyoto.

Serene Zen garden that takes all your worries away. Don't miss the replica of famed Blue Fudomyoo scroll tucked in a shrine room at the back. You can write your wishes on the gomagi prayer sticks which will be offered in a fire ceremony to Fudomyoo.

Wonderful quiet temple with a beautiful garden. Few visitors. The tranquil atmosphere is very soothing. 600 ¥

l visited this #Temple today. It was amazing! In the entrance, you pay 500 Yen where you will be presented with a brief history of the place and traditional candies in a very cute can 😊 Since the floors are tatami, you will be asked to take off your shoes. There is a locker for your convenience. While walking in the historical corners of the building, you will be amazed every second. It was very peaceful and poetic. l strongly recommend a visit here.

Nanzenji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The temple itself is not that impressive, but the gate is worth going up to explore the view around. There are three part of the temple that you have to pay to see which will cost you in total 1600 yen per person, but for me it's only worth the money for the gate.

This is a interesting temple to visit, the areas you are allowed to walk around gives you a very good image of temple life for a monk. You can view the rooms and how they prep the zen garden, it gives you a sense peace. The grounds are beautiful, full of lush greenery. There is a lot to look at here and I would recommend you adding this place to your travel list, but I would think most people would want to visit every single temple while they are in Kyoto!

We went in looking to see temple but I ended up being fascinated by the working Aqueduct quite amazing to see it from above and below and there was a trail where you could walk along the Aqueduct at the top I followed it for awhile and saw some great views of Kyoto and the Temple but I the end ran out of time and had to head back. Recommend going to see while I Kyoto.

One of the most famous temple Nanzen-Ji exists near from Keage Incline, Hydrophobic system for Kyoto electric street car from 1895 to 1978. The water road passes through in the temple without unnaturalness, good photo spot at all. No explanations is required if once visited!

Despite having visited many of the temples in Kyoto over the years, this was my first visit to Nanzenji, and I obviously should have visited sooner! The massive main gate is quite impressive, and it is certainly worth paying to go up and view the grounds from there. It was raining the day we visited, but the roof of the gate keeps you dry as you wander around, and in many ways the rain made the trees even more beautiful.

(Translated by Google) From the parking lot for worshiping at Shoji-ji and Gantoku-ji, walk along the road while looking at Gantoku-ji on the right side, and you will arrive in about 1 minute (see photo). You can't reach it with the walking setting of Google Maps. In that respect, it is a star 4. It was the 42nd Sacred Ground of the Western Yakushi 49, and it was a magnificent Rurikoden to me that the worship fee of 400 yen was cheap. Other than the Buddha statue, the photo was OK, and I was able to sing the mantra with reference to the enshrined Buddha statue of Rurikoden displayed on the front of Amida-do. (Original) 勝持寺・願徳寺参拝駐車場から右側に願徳寺を見ながら道に沿って歩き、１分程で着きます(写真参考)。Googleマップの徒歩設定では辿り着きません。その点で星４です。 西国薬師四十九霊場第42番で、参拝料400円は安いと思える程私には立派な瑠璃光殿でした。仏像以外は写真OKで、阿弥陀堂表に表示されている瑠璃光殿の安置仏像を参考に御真言を唱えることが出来ました。

(Translated by Google) A quiet old temple in Nishiyama, Kyoto. The cherry blossoms, including the weeping cherry tree said to have been planted by Priest Saigyo, are very beautiful, but we do not recommend it because the surrounding roads and temples cannot handle the large number of tourists that come. I think it's good that the neighbors and local people are taken care of. (Original) 京都西山の静かな古いお寺。 西行法師が植えたという枝垂れ桜をはじめ、桜が大変美しいですが、大量に観光客がおしよせても、周辺道路もお寺も対応できないので、おすすめしません。ご近所や地元の方が大切にされるのが良いと思います。

(Translated by Google) From Hankyu Higashimuko Station-🚌, get off at the Minamikasugacho stop, and you will reach Shoboji Temple-Oharano Shrine-Shojiji Temple, so even beginners can easily go for a walk. Shoji-ji is also known as the Flower Temple. If you go up the stone steps on a long slope, you will see a small gate. There is also a way out from Oharano Shrine, so if you go around in order, it may be fun to capture the characteristics of each temple. There is also a pond at Oharano Shrine, and you can see the upside-down sky reflected in the pond. There is also a hole in a fir tree that is 500 years old, and if you go inside it and close your eyes, you may be able to feel the spirit of a 500-year-old tree. (Original) 阪急東向日町駅～🚌で、南春日町停留所下車すると、正法寺～大原野神社～勝持寺と続いてるので、初心者でも、気楽に行ける距離で、ウォーキングにぴったりです。勝持寺は、別名花の寺です。長い坂の石段を、上ると小さな門構えが見えます。大原野神社からも、抜けられる道もあるので、順番に回られると、個々の寺の特徴を、捉えるのも、又、楽しみになるかも。大原野神社には池もあり、逆さ空が池に写ってるのも、見れます。樹齢500年の、もみの木の穴も、あり、その中に入って、目を閉じると、500年の木霊を感じることのできるかも。

(Translated by Google) I visited on April 5, 2022. It is said that this is the temple where the poet monk Saigyo became a monk, and there is a tall Saigyo cherry tree connected to Saigyo next to the bell tower. For this reason, it is called ``Flower Temple''. A statue of Fudo Myoo made of stone is enshrined in a cave behind the Fudo-do building. It's easy to overlook, so don't forget to climb the stairs in front of Fudo-do Hall. Ishifudo Myoo is lit up and looks mysterious. The light pink Somei Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom and the deep pink weeping cherry blossom buds created a pink gradation. The entire precinct was beautiful with cherry blossoms. (Original) 22年4月5日に訪れました。 歌僧・西行が出家した寺と伝えられ、西行ゆかりの背の高い西行桜が鐘楼横にあります。 これにちなみに「花の寺」と呼ばれています。 不動堂の建物の裏手にある石窟に石で造られた不動明王が安置されています。 見落としがちなので、ぜひ忘れず不動堂前の階段を登って行ってみてください。石不動明王はライトアップされていて、神秘的です。 満開の薄ピンクのソメイヨシノと、濃いピンクのしだれ桜のつぼみで、ピンクのグラデーションになっていました。 境内全てが桜で美しかったです。

(Translated by Google) 2023/11/23 This year was also very beautiful. I like how the autumn leaves all change color at once, and the leaves change color randomly depending on the year, giving it a different feel. It has become customary to buy persimmons at Oharano on the way home. -------------------------------------------------- -- I come here almost every year when the leaves change color. There are more maple leaves than cherry blossoms, so it's bright and beautiful. It's recommended because it's not too crowded. I think the parking lot can only accommodate about 15 cars, but I've never been unable to park. There should also be a bus from Katsura Station. (Original) 2023/11/23 今年もとてもきれいでした。年によって全ての紅葉が一気に紅葉したり、バラバラに紅葉したりと、違った趣きがあって好きです。 帰りに大原野で柿を買って買えるのも恒例になりました。 ---------------------------------------------------- 紅葉の時期はほぼ毎年伺っています。 桜よりももみじの割合が多いので、鮮やかできれいです。あまり混雑していないのでおすすめです。 駐車場は15台程度しか停められないと思いますが、停められなかったことはないです。 桂駅とかからバスも出ているはずです。

(Translated by Google) 2024/4/6 Saigyo cherry blossoms are in full bloom Sato Tobei Yoshikiyo, a samurai from the north side who served the retired Emperor Toba, became a priest at this temple, changed his name to Saigyo, established a hermitage, and planted a cherry tree. The cherry blossoms are called Saigyo-zakura. The precincts were much larger than I expected. Parking available (Original) 2024/4/6 西行桜が満開です 鳥羽上皇に仕えていた北面の士　佐藤藤兵衛義清が、このお寺で出家し西行と名を改めて庵を結び、一株の桜を植えました。その桜を西行桜といいます 境内は思いのほか広かったです 駐車場有り

(Translated by Google) Beautiful autumn leaves. Parking available. I took my time to watch it🍁. I walked a little further and went to Oharano Shrine. (Original) 紅葉綺麗。駐車場あり。ゆっくり鑑賞🍁してきました。少し歩いて大原野神社にも行きました。

(Translated by Google) I will visit this shrine when I visit Kyoto during the autumn leaves season. We were able to see beautiful autumn leaves this year as well. I would like to visit in spring next time. (Original) 紅葉の時期、京都を訪れるときは参拝させていただきます。 今年も綺麗な紅葉を拝見できました。 次は春に訪れたいと思います。

(Translated by Google) A quiet temple in Nishiyama. The spring cherry blossoms🌸🌸🌸 are famous, but the autumn leaves are also deeply expressive to the taste of experts🍁🍁. The exhibition of Buddha statues, which are designated as important cultural properties, is solemn and easy to see, and when you look at it, you will feel a sense of solemnity. Both the chief priest and his wife are very personable, and you'll want to come back again and again. I have seen climbers of Mt. Nishiyama causing trouble in parking lots, toilets, and garbage, but I hope they will meet the Buddha and reflect. (Original) 西山でも静かなお寺。春の桜🌸🌸🌸が有名ですが秋の紅葉も玄人好み🍁🍁で深い表現をしてくれています。 重要文化財の仏様の展示は厳かでかつ見やすく工夫されていまして、見れば厳かな気持ちに落ち着きます。 住職も奥様も人柄がよく、何度でも来たくなります。 西山登山者は駐車場やらトイレ、ゴミで迷惑をかけているのを目撃しますが、仏様にお会いして反省しなさい。

(Translated by Google) It is a flower temple famous for its Saigyo cherry blossoms. The autumn leaves🍁 season was also beautiful. (Original) 西行桜で有名な花の寺ですが。 紅葉🍁の季節も綺麗でした。