Kyoto in the morning!
Even famous tourist sites are free of crowds if it's early in the morning. It's your chance to leisurely enjoy Kyoto in a different atmosphere from the day. There are many temples and shrines in Kyoto which you can visit early in the morning. How about getting an early start and exploring Kyoto in the fresh air?
※When visiting temples and shrines, please keep the following in mind.
※Information as of February 2022. Change in hours or temporary closures may occur. Please check for updates.
Even famous tourist sites are free of crowds if it's early in the morning. It's your chance to leisurely enjoy Kyoto in a different atmosphere from the day. There are many temples and shrines in Kyoto which you can visit early in the morning. How about getting an early start and exploring Kyoto in the fresh air?
※When visiting temples and shrines, please keep the following in mind.
- Try to be quiet and respectful in shrines and temples.
- Refrain from touching old buildinig and objects.
- Do not take pictures where prohibited in someareas in shrines and temples.
| 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 ※8:30- during some busy days of the year ※Extended during illumination Reception of prayer requests 9:30AM - 3:30PM ※Closing hours extended during illumination |
| Ohara | Sanzen-in Temple | Novomber 8:30AM Others 9:00AM |
November 8:30AM - 5:00PM December to Feburary 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 | Cannot be seen on November 10th - 13rd |
| Kamigamo-jinja Shrine | Outer areas are open all day | 5:30AM - 5:00PM (Main shrine area) | Romon gate closes at 16：45 Special admission Weekdays 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturdays, Sundays, and 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 |
Kozan-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 | 8:00AM | 8:00AM - 5:00PM *4:45PM | From April 1st 2021 Weekdays 8:30AM - 5:00PM*4:45PM Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:00AM -5:00PM *4:45PM |
| Kitano/Omuro Uzumasa/Nishijin |
Kitano-tenmangu Shrine | 6:30AM | 6:30AM - 5：00PM | Reception of prayer requests 9:00AM - 4:30PM Amulets & fortune slips 9:00AM - 5:00PM ※Praying in front of the main shrine building: -16：30 |
| Hirano-Jinja Shrine | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 5:00PM | Amulets & fortune slips 8:00AM - 5:00PM | |
| Ryoan-ji Temple | May - November 8:00AM December - Feburary 8:30AM |
May - November 8:00AM - 5:00PM December - Feburary 8:30AM - 4:30PM |
Shuin inscription 9:00AM - 4:00PM | |
| Shiramine-Jingu Shrine | 7:00AM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | Amulets & fortune slips 8:00AM - 4:30PM | |
| Philosopher's Path Okazaki |
Heian-jingu Shrine | 6:00AM | Feburary 15th - March 14th,October 1st - October 31st 6:00AM - 5:30PM *5:00PM November 1st - Feburary 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 - Feburary 9:00AM |
March - November 8:30AM - 5:00PM December - Feburary 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Konchi-in Temple | 8:30AM | March - Novembe 8:30AM - 5:00PM December - Feburary 9:00AM - 4:30PM |
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| Nanzen-ji Temple | 8:40AM | March - November 8:40AM - 5:00PM *4:40PM December - Feburary 8:40AM - 4:30PM *4:10PM |
From Dcember 28th to 31st, Visits are not allowed | |
| Nanzen-in Temple | 8:40AM | March - November 8:40AM - 5:00PM *4:40PM December - Feburary 8:40AM - 4:30PM *4:10PM |
From Dcember 28th to 31st, Visits are not allowed | |
| 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 - 5:00PM *4:30PM | |
| 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 Close |
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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 16:30 |
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| Gyogan-ji Temple *Kodo | 7:00AM | 7:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception of hand-written sutra offerings 8:00AM - 5:00PM | |
| Mibu-dera Temple | 8:30AM | 8:30AM - 5:00AM | The Mibu Tomb 8:30～16:30 | |
| Around Kyoto Station |
Nishi-Hongwan-ji Temple | 5:30AM | 5:30AM - 5:00PM | |
| Higashi-Hongan-ji Temple | March - October 5:50AM November - Feburary 6:20AM |
March - October 5:50AM - 5:30PM November - Feburary 6:20AM - 4:30PM |
Reception 8:30AM - 5:00PM | |
| Kosho-ji Temple | 6:00AM | 6:00AM - 5:00PM | Reception 9:00AM - 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 February 2022. Change in hours or temporary closures may occur. Please check for updates.