Kyoto Recommendation : Kyoto Three Most Famous Temples Relaxing Day Tour Seeing the autumn illumination lights display is one of the main reason why you'd better come to Kiyomizudera in autumn. Scene of Kiyomizu dera with burny leaves in daytime is quite beautiful enough though, the temple at night is even more charming! Opening hours and some other info concering the night illumination in Kiyomizu is introduced here. ![]() Kiyomizu-dera is without a doubt one of Kyoto's most famous temples. As a result of it being one of the most popular tourist destinations, it is often crowded with people. However, the night illumination in which foliage are lighted up at night are worth going to despite the crowds.
![]() The iconic view of the wooden temple sitting amongst a sea of lit up autumn leaves is beautiful, and walking under lit up maple leaves at night gives a much different atmosphere and experience than walking under them during the day.
![]() Traditionally, during Autumn, Spring and Obon, the Kiyomizudera Temple opens its doors until 9:00pm to showcase its illumination.
![]() Opening Hours
Kiyomizudera Temple:
Hours: 6:00-18:00 (until 18:30 on weekends and holidays from mid April through July and everyday in August and September)
Spring and Fall Illumination:
Hours: 18:00-21:00 (mid March to mid April and mid November to early December)
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