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Yasaka Shrine or Kiyomizu-dera?
Both: they are about 1.2 km apart on foot, and the walk between them is one of Kyoto's classic routes.
Kiyomizu-dera has an entry fee and set hours; Yasaka Shrine is free and never closes, so it fits around it.
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| Yasaka Shrine | Kiyomizu-dera | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Shinto shrine | Buddhist temple |
| Hours | Open 24 hours | From 6:00; usually until 18:00 (18:30 in July–August, 21:30 on night-viewing days), 2026 |
| Entry | Free | ¥500 adults, ¥200 primary and junior high school pupils |
| Shrine office / goshuin | 9:00–17:00 | See Kiyomizu-dera Today |
Kiyomizu-dera: official hours, official FAQ, as checked for Kiyomizu-dera Today. Checked 20 October 2026.
Kiyomizu-dera Today: crowds and hoursDoing both in one go
Walk from Kiyomizu-dera down Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka and along Nene-no-michi to Yasaka Shrine: about 1.2 km. Yasaka Shrine is 40 or lower by our estimate before 10:00 and late in the evening.
The walking route, stop by stopQuestions
- Should I visit Yasaka Shrine or Kiyomizu-dera?
- Both, if you can: they are about 1.2 km apart on foot. Kiyomizu-dera is a Buddhist temple with an entry fee (¥500 for adults) and set hours from 6:00; Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine, free and open 24 hours, so it fits before or after.
- Which order should I visit them in?
- Kiyomizu-dera first works well: it opens at 6:00, and walking from it to Yasaka Shrine is mostly downhill. Yasaka Shrine has no closing time, and by our estimate it is 40 or lower out of 100 late in the evening.
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