Short version. The gates open at 6:00 all year. The autumn night viewing runs from 21 to 30 November 2026 until 21:30 (last entry 21:00), with no reservation needed. Tripods and drones are not allowed.
Opening hours in 2026
| Period | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan – 26 Mar | 6:00 | 18:00 |
| 27 Mar – 5 Apr (spring night viewing) | 6:00 | 21:30 |
| 6 Apr – 30 Jun | 6:00 | 18:00 |
| 1 Jul – 13 Aug | 6:00 | 18:30 |
| 14 Aug – 16 Aug (summer night viewing) | 6:00 | 21:30 |
| 17 Aug – 31 Aug | 6:00 | 18:30 |
| 1 Sep – 20 Nov | 6:00 | 18:00 |
| 21 Nov – 30 Nov (autumn night viewing) | 6:00 | 21:30 |
| 1 Dec – 31 Dec | 6:00 | 18:00 |
During the night viewings the last entry is at 21:00. The amulet and temple-stamp counters open at about 8:00, later than the gates.
Getting there
- From Kyoto Station: city bus 206 or 100 to Gojo-zaka, then a 10-minute walk.
- From Gion-Shijo or Kyoto-Kawaramachi: city bus 207 to Kiyomizu-michi, then a 10-minute walk.
- By train: Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, about a 25-minute walk.
Buses from Kyoto Station are often full. See our guide to getting around Kyoto for when to take the train instead.
Photo rules
The temple does not allow drones, tripods or monopods, and no wedding, cosplay or model shoots. Filming for business or live streaming without permission is refused.
What we could not confirm
We could not find the admission fee on the temple's official pages, so we do not print one here. Check the price at the gate.
- Kiyomizu-dera, visiting information and 2026 hours: kiyomizudera.or.jp/access.php
- Kiyomizu-dera, night viewings: kiyomizudera.or.jp/event/yakan.php
- Kiyomizu-dera, FAQ (photo rules): kiyomizudera.or.jp/faq.php