Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Temple Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan
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What to expect

Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, famous for its wooden stage and stunning views of the city. The temple complex includes several shrines, such as Jishu Shrine, dedicated to the deity of love and matchmaking, and offers various talismans, incense, and paper fortunes

Plan your family visit to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple with these blog insights 👇

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Kyoto With Kids | A Fun 3 Day Itinerary For Families

Kyoto With Kids | A Fun 3 Day Itinerary For Families
This family's experience:

Activities: We toured the temple, which is known as the 'Temple of Pure Water' for its Otowa Waterfall. We learned about some of the ancient rituals and enjoyed the beautiful grounds

Highlights: The kids enjoyed learning about the different rituals and the history of the temple. They were fascinated by the Otowa Waterfall and the beautiful grounds ✨

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Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu-dera
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Kiyomizu-dera, a complex classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We chose the less crowded paths and enjoyed some steamed pork buns. "After a few days of visits, the children expressed their weariness in the face of the accumulation of spiritual visits," so we made a deal for a treat after every three temples visited

Highlights: The photogenic temple and its view over Kyoto was great. "Every corner of the street has a surprise in store for you." The children particularly loved the deal of a treat after every three temples. They never ate so many red bean paste-filled buns! ✨

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Top 25 Things to Do in Japan With Kids

Top 25 Things to Do in Japan With Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We walked between the love stones, but the kids didn't get to walk the line with their eyes closed

Highlights: The kids liked the temple and the surrounding gardens, but they weren't too interested in the love stones ✨

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Kyoto with kids: 7 sights in a row!

Kyoto with kids: 7 sights in a row!
This family's experience:

Activities: We rented traditional clothing for our daughter and took beautiful photos at the temple

Highlights: Our daughter enjoyed dressing up and we enjoyed taking beautiful photos ✨

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Visiting Kyoto With Kids: 2+ Day Itinerary + Must-Read Travel Tips

Visiting Kyoto With Kids: 2+ Day Itinerary + Must-Read Travel Tips
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a beautiful temple with incredible views of Kyoto

Highlights: We loved the temple's architecture and the views from the hillside ✨

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Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, Japan
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited this temple for its views over Kyoto

Highlights: The setting was very pretty and we realised looking out how green a city Kyoto is ✨