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

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

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

02:30

9.21km

130m

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 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.50 km for 390 m

Open: • 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Train Station

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1.75 km

Streets of the Higashiyama District, Kyoto

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Come early! The streets are still empty before 7:00!

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2.22 km

Nio-mon Gate (Kiyomizu-dera Temple)

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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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2.30 km

Kiyomizu-dera Pagoda

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

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2.38 km

Kiyomizu-dera Main Hall

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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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3.76 km

Yasaka Pagoda (Hōkan-ji Temple)

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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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5.68 km

Nishiki Market

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The Nishiki Market (錦 市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined with more than a hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen", this lively …

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7.72 km

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8.22 km

Gion District

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

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9.21 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

2.01 km

290 m

208 m

101 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

1.69 km

354 m

178 m

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Lowest point (40 m)

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