Visiting temples and shrines is popular for sightseeing in Kyoto, but since most temples and shrines can be visited from early morning to early evening, you cannot visit them efficiently unless you consider the schedule. Therefore, it is recommended to get up early and spend the morning time efficiently. Introducing a temple where you can feel refreshed while feeling Kyoto in the morning.
Kiyomizu Temple
The first is Kiyomizu-dera, which you definitely want to visit when you go to Kyoto. Kiyomizu-dera is open from 6 am, so you can use your morning time effectively. Also, Kiyomizu-dera is a famous spot, so many people may have already visited it many times. Even in that case, the clear air in the morning and the empty Kiyomizu-dera are exceptional, and it is recommended because you can enjoy a completely different atmosphere.
【Basic information】
Address:
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Time:
6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Access:
10 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Bus “Gojozaka”
Admission Fee:
400 yen
Toji
The second recommended place for early morning worship is Toji, which is the most accessible from Kyoto Station. The gate opens at 5 o’clock in the morning, so if you are motivated, you can visit before having breakfast at the hotel. There are many sightseeing spots in Kyoto, some of which take more than an hour by bus or train. If you want to visit as many temples as possible, it is a good idea to stay at the hotel in front of the station and visit the nearest temple first. However, the opening of the auditorium at the time of special opening starts at 8 am, so if you want to join the auditorium together, it is recommended to go a little before 8 am and wait for the opening.
【Basic information】
Street address:
1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8473
Time:
5:00 am to 5:00 pm
Access:
15 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station
Admission Fee:
free
Kinkakuji
Finally, Kinkakuji is recommended for visiting temples in the morning. Kinkakuji is a popular spot for school excursion students and tours, and it is difficult to move forward when it is crowded. It is also difficult to take a picture of Kinkakuji from a hill or take a picture in a bag. Therefore, it is recommended that you line up before the opening time and enter at the same time as the opening. It takes about an hour to worship, but it will be crowded around 10 o’clock before returning, so you will feel its popularity.
【Basic information】
Address:
1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 603-8361
Time:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Access:
5 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Bus “Kinkakujimichi”
Admission Fee:
400 yen
These are the recommended spots for visiting the morning temples in Kyoto. Avoid the crowds of tourists, feel Kyoto in the morning, and enjoy an efficient trip to Kyoto.
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