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Kiyomizu-dera

Kyoto, Japan
Best timeOct–Dec
Set inKyoto, Japan
In season~63°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

32–90°F
CurrencyJPY
LanguageJapanese
TimezoneUTC+09:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Kiyomizu-dera
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Oct–Nov. Go in Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 53%
WarmestAug · 90°F
WettestJul
Best windowOct–Dec
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon. The temple's full name is Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera. The temple is the 16th stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route. Along with Kōryū-ji and Kurama-dera, it is one of the few temples in Kyoto that predates the foundation of the capital to Heian-kyō.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Dec, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Kinkaku-ji
4 mi away
Fushimi-ku
4 mi away
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
5 mi away
Mount Hiei
6 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kiyomizu-dera?

The best time to visit Kiyomizu-dera is October–December, in Kyoto, Japan.

Where is Kiyomizu-dera?

Kiyomizu-dera is in Kyoto, Japan.

What is Kiyomizu-dera known for?

Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It belongs to the Kita-Hosso sect of Japanese Buddhism and its honzon is a hibutsu statue of Jūichimen Kannon. The temple's full name is Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera. The temple is the 16th stop on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage route. Along with Kōryū-ji and Kurama-dera, it is one of the few temples in Kyoto that predates the foundation of the capital to Heian-kyō.

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