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Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda – Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) loop from 烏丸

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Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda – Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) loop from 烏丸

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Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda – Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) loop from 烏丸

02:16

8.31km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

Viewpoint

2.06 km

Maruyama Park

Highlight • Natural

The park is especially popular because of its many cherry trees. The main attraction of the park is a weeping cherry tree (Shidarezakura), which is lit up at night.

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2.36 km

Yasaka Shrine

Highlight • Religious Site

The shrine itself is not so special, but the magnificent and very busy park, which is located on a hillside and playground for many children and invites you to a …

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2.98 km

Yasaka Pagoda (Hōkan-ji Temple)

Highlight • Religious Site

Hokan-ji Temple is also known as Yasaka-no-to (Yasaka Pagoda). It is a 46 meter high pagoda located in the middle of an old district of Kyoto. That must not be missing on any photo of the old Kyoto ...

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4.66 km

Kiyomizu-dera Main Hall

Highlight • Religious Site

The terrace and the main hall are no longer closed off, and you can walk around the area unhindered. If you want to enter the most sacred area, the top level, you have to take off your shoes.

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4.75 km

Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda

Highlight • Religious Site

I can only agree with Maik, especially in the evening sunlight the pagoda is illuminated in red.

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4.82 km

Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple)

Highlight • Religious Site

Also from this temple you have a nice view over Kyoto, without having to climb too many steps. However, there is always a lot going on here, even in the …

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4.88 km

Higashiyama Old Street

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Very lively district and also very popular with Japanese tourists. Many women borrow the traditional costumes, get their hair done and then walk around posing for the cameras. Should you …

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6.47 km

Gion District

Highlight • Settlement

Gion also know as Geisha district. Be respectful to the culture and please be discreet with cameras.

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8.31 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.27 km

2.20 km

687 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

1.09 km

839 m

612 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

26°C

19°C

33 %

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Maruyama Park

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Yasaka Pagoda (Hōkan-ji Temple)

Kiyomizu-dera Main Hall

Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda

Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple)

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Gion District

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