See & Do
Kyoto shrines and temples open to morning prayers and visits
See & Do
Kyoto shrines and temples open to morning prayers and visits
Kyoto in the morning!
Even famous tourist sites are free of crowds in the early morning. Traveling during that time of day gives you a chance to leisurely enjoy Kyoto and appreciate the difference in its atmosphere. There are many temples and shrines that open from early hours in the morning. How about getting an early start in your exploration of Kyoto?
※When visiting temples and shrines, please keep the following in mind.
※Information as of July 2024. Change in hours or temporary closures may occur. Please check for updates.
Even famous tourist sites are free of crowds in the early morning. Traveling during that time of day gives you a chance to leisurely enjoy Kyoto and appreciate the difference in its atmosphere. There are many temples and shrines that open from early hours in the morning. How about getting an early start in your exploration of Kyoto?
※When visiting temples and shrines, please keep the following in mind.
- Refrain from touching old buildings and objects.
- Remain quiet and respectful.
- Do not take pictures in the areas where it is prohibited.
- Store your luggage elsewhere or carry it in front of your body in order to prevent accidentally damaging valuable cultural properties.
- Prepare a reusable bag to carry your shoes in.
| Area | Name | Opening Time | Visit Time *Last Reception Time | Remarks |
| Kifune | Kifune-jinja Shrine | 6:00AM | December to April: 6:00AM - 6:00PM May to November and January: 1st to 3rd 6:00AM - 8:00PM |
Amulets & fortune slips: 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Ohara | Sanzen-in Temple | Novomber 8:30AM Others 9:00AM |
November: 8:30AM - 5:00PM December to Februrary: 9:00AM - 4:30PM March to October: 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Kamigamo Takagamine |
Koetsu-ji Temple | 8:00AM | 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Closed from November 10th to 13th |
| Kamigamo-jinja Shrine | Outer areas are open all day | 5:30AM - 5:00PM (Main shrine area) | Romon gate closes at: 4:45PM Special admission Weekdays: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Sat, Sun & holidays: 10:00AM - 4:30PM ※Subject to change during ceremonies & festivals |
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| Josho-ji Temple | 8:30AM | 8:30AM - 5:00PM | ||
| Takao/Makinoo Toganoo |
Kosan-ji Temple | 8:30AM | 8:30AM - 5:00PM | |
| Saga Arashiyama | Tenryu-ji Temple | 8:30AM North Gate 9:00AM |
8:30AM - 5:00PM *4:30PM North Gate 9:00AM - |
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| Katsura/Oharano | Yoshimine-dera Temple | Weekdays: 8:30AM Sat, Sun & holidays: 8:00AM |
Weekdays: 8:30AM - 5:00PM *4:45PM Sat, Sun & holidays: 8:00 AM - 5:00PM *4:45PM |
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| Kitano/Omuro Uzumasa/Nishijin |
Kitano-tenmangu Shrine | 7:00AM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception of prayer requests: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Amulets & fortune slips: 9:00AM - 4:30PM ※Praying in front of the main shrine building: ~4:30PM |
| Hirano-Jinja Shrine | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 5:00PM | Amulets & fortune slips 8:00AM - 5:00PM | |
| Ryoan-ji Temple | March - November: 8:00AM December - Februrary: 8:30AM |
March - November: 8:00AM - 5:00PM December - Februrary: 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
Shuin inscription: 9:00AM - 4:00PM | |
| Shiramine-Jingu Shrine | 8:00AM | 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Amulets & fortune slips: 8:00AM - 4:30PM | |
| Philosopher's Path Okazaki |
Heian-jingu Shrine | 6:00AM | Februrary 15th - March 14th,October 1st - October 31st: 6:00AM - 5:30PM *5:00PM November 1st - Februrary 14th: 6:00AM - 5:00PM *4:30PM March 15th - September 30th: 6:00AM - 6：00PM *5:30PM |
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| Honen-in | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 4:00PM | ||
| Ginkaku-ji Temple *The Silver Pavilion |
March - November: 8:30AM December - Februrary: 9:00AM |
March - November: 8:30AM - 5:00PM December - Feburary: 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Konchi-in Temple | 8:30AM | March - November: 8:30AM - 5:00PM December - Februrary: 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Nanzen-ji Temple | 8:40AM | March - November: 8:40AM - 5:00PM *4:40PM December - Februrary: 8:40AM - 4:30PM *4:10PM |
Visits are not allowed from December 28th to 31st | |
| Nanzen-in Temple | 8:40AM | March - November: 8:40AM - 5:00PM *4:40PM December - Februrary: 8:40AM - 4:30PM *4:10PM |
Visits are not allowed from December 28th to 31st | |
| Higashiyama | Kiyomizu-dera Temple | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 6:00PM | *Hours of operation may vary depending on the season |
| Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple | 8:00AM | 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Treasure house: 8:30AM - 4:45PM *4:00PM | |
| Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku -Jinja Shrine | 8:00AM | 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception 9:00AM - 5:00PM | |
| Ryozen Kannon | 8:40AM | 8:40AM - 4:20PM *4:00PM | December 30th 8:40AM - 1:00PM *12:40PM December 31st: Closed |
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| Imakumano Kannon-ji Temple | 8:00AM | 8:00AM - 5:00PM | ||
| Sanjusangen-do Temple | April 1st - November 15th: 8:00AM November 16th - March 31st: 9:00AM |
April 1st - November 15th: 8:00AM - 5:00PM *4:30PM November 16th - March 31st: 9:00AM - 4:00PM *3:30PM |
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| Central District | Rokkaku-do | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception of hand-written sutra offerings: 8:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Honno-ji Temple | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception: 9:00AM - 5:00PM Treasure house: 9:00AM - 5:00PM ※Last entry 4:30PM |
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| Gyogan-ji Temple *Kodo | 7:00AM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception of prayer requests: 8:00AM - 5:00PM | |
| Mibu-dera Temple | 8:30AM | 8:30AM - 5:00AM | The Mibu Tomb 8:30PM～4:30PM | |
| Around Kyoto Station |
Nishi-Hongwan-ji Temple | 5:30AM | 5:30AM - 5:00PM | |
| Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple | March - October: 5:50AM November - Februrary: 6:20AM |
March - October: 5:50AM - 5:30PM November - Februrary: 6:20AM - 4:30PM |
Reception: 8:30AM - 5:00PM | |
| Kosho-ji Temple | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception: 10:00AM - 4:00PM | |
| To-ji Temple | 5:00AM | The Kondo Hall and Kodo Hall: 8:00AM - 5:00PM *4:30PM Treasure house /Kanchi-in Hall: 9:00AM - 5:00PM *4:30PM |
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| Yamashina | Bishamon-do Temple | 8:30AM | 8:30AM - 5:00PM *4:30PM December 1st - March 15th: 8:30AM - 4:30PM *4:00PM |
※Information as of July 2024. Change in hours or temporary closures may occur. Please check for updates.