Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Your guide will stop with you near Kiyomizudera Temple, one of Kyoto’s most iconic landmarks. From this viewpoint, you’ll hear about the temple’s rich history, its famous wooden stage overlooking the city, and the spiritual significance of the surrounding grounds. If you’d like to enter the inner areas, such as the Main Hall, the Kiyomizu Stage, and Otowa Waterfall, an entrance ticket is required (around ¥500–¥600). However, you’re also welcome to enjoy the surrounding historic area and browse the many famous traditional shops and snack stalls nearby without entering the paid zone.

Chion-in Temple

Your guide will lead you through the towering Sanmon Gate, the largest wooden gate in Japan, into Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo Pure Land Buddhist sect. You’ll step inside the grand Mieido Hall, where centuries of tradition come alive, and walk across the famous nightingale floors that chirp with each step. Hear legends like the forgotten umbrella that protects the temple and see the 74-ton bell, one of Japan’s largest. With peaceful gardens, rich history, and stunning architecture, this stop offers a powerful glimpse into Kyoto’s spiritual and cultural soul.