15 Best Kiyomizu-dera Temple Tours

Kiyomizu-dera’s main hall juts out over a wooded ravine on a lattice of huge zelkova pillars, fitted together without nails. Below the stage, visitors queue at the Otowa waterfall to drink from one of its three streams, each said to bring a different blessing.

1.Kyoto Nara Day Trip | Kiyomizu-dera Temple + Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine + Nara Park (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

Compare Kyoto’s temple lanes, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates and Nara’s deer on one bus day, with practical advice on timing, costs and the Osaka return.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Thank you, guide Oh Seok-bong, for your kind and enthusiastic guidance. I was actually worried since it was my first bus tour, but thanks to your thoughtfulness, I had a wonderful time until the very end. I will definitely recommend this to my acquaintances! Highly…”

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3.Fushimi Inari-taisha, Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera, Kinkaku-ji Day Tour

See Kyoto’s torii gates, Golden Pavilion, Arashiyama and Kiyomizu-dera in one day from Osaka, with a guide, transport and optional lunch.

★ 4.6

“A well planned tour that covers four areas, Arashiyama Bamboo forest, The Kinkakuji temple, the Kiyomizudera temple and also the Fushimi inari Tanisha. As we covered 4 areas in a day, I would say its more of a touch and go experience, but it's good…”

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4.Kyoto Classic Deep Dive: Kinkaku-ji & Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Ninenzaka & Gion/Hanamikoji Street & Yasaka Shrine & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine In-Depth Slow Travel Day Tour (Departure from Osaka/Kyoto)

Visit Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion and Fushimi Inari in one Kyoto day, with a multilingual guide and round-trip bus transport.

★ 4.7

“Participated in the Kyoto day tour on September 28, visiting Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari-taisha. Our tour guide Shine (Liu Shuai) was friendly and professional, providing detailed explanations of the attractions' histories on the bus and even kindly helping us take great photos. The service…”

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6.Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari

Discover Kyoto’s top sights in one day with this guided tour including Nijo Castle, Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari. Great value, expert guides, and authentic experiences.

★ 4.7

“We had an absolutely wonderful Kyoto day tour covering Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari Taisha — and what truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Caser, and our driver, Ken. Caser was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and professional throughout the day. He…”

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7.Kyoto Highlights: With Nijo Castle Ticket & Bamboo Forest

Yet, Kyoto's timeless allure beckons travelers to uncover its iconic landmarks, from the majestic Nijo Castle to the serene Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where the enchanting wonders await.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience. We visit the highlights of Kyoto as described by the tour name. Our guide Angeles was excellent not only because of her knowledge of Kyoto and its history but also because of her enthusiasm and love of Kyoto”

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8.Fushimi Inari-Taisha | Arashiyama |Kiyomizu-Dera Day Tour from Kyoto

Visit Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu-dera in one Kyoto day, with bus transport, an English-speaking guide and optional lunch.

★ 4.6

“Twa's an experienced of a lifetime. The beautiful scenery, culture and country was something I would cherished for life. Memories to last a lifetime. 🫰❤️ Special Shoutout to our tour guide who was excellent in all aspects of this tour. LIMON tour Bus #511 you…”

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9.Best of Kyoto & Nara: Kiyomizudera, Nara Park, Todaiji & Much More

Visit Nara, Uji and Kyoto in one day from Osaka, with temple time, deer, matcha stops and an English-speaking guide.

★ 4.8

“It was a very packed tour. It was like having a private rushed tour as there were only 2 groups in the trip. We were very thankful to our guide Jo Jun Young for being very accommodating and patient with us. He was very helpful…”

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10.Kyoto and Nara Small Group 1-Day Tour: Nara Park Cute Deer, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha (Optional Hotel Pickup/Private Charter)

Visit Nara’s deer and Kyoto’s great temples in one day, with small-group transport, flexible free time, and a long but efficient route.

★ 4.9

“The tour was really well planned-not too short and not too long, just the right amount of time. Jin was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. He also made sure to explain things in a way that each group could easily understand, depending on the…”

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11.Kyoto & Nara Twin Ancient Capital World Heritage Tour: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine & Nara Park Day Trip (Osaka/Kyoto Departure)

Visit Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari and Nara Park in one day, with shared transport, multilingual support and free time at each stop.

★ 4.3

“had a really awesome day with our guide, Rick. He was amazing very friendly. The only hiccup or issue and it's not really an issue and it's not Rick's fault is that Klook? We're meant to send me apparently an email the night before telling…”

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13.Kyoto & Uji World Heritage One-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Uji Matcha Food Street (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)

Visit Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera and Uji in one day, with round-trip transport, a bilingual guide and free time for temples and matcha.

★ 4.9

“Today's tour was very pleasant and relaxing. I also want to thank our tour guide, Tina, for all her introductions and care along the way. She was extremely thoughtful and attentive ❤️”

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14.Kiyomizu Temple and Backstreets of Gion, Half Day Private Tour

Discover the hidden gems of Kyoto with our exclusive half-day tour to Kiyomizu Temple and the enchanting backstreets of Gion. Experience the magic today!

★ 5.0

“our tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic about sharing the history and culture! we were with our two children and he was very accommodating to their pace and interests.”

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15.Kyoto’s Treasures: Fushimi Inari’s red gates & sacred sites

Discover Kyoto’s top sacred sites, including Fushimi Inari’s iconic red gates and Kiyomizu Temple, on this expertly guided, early-morning tour that avoids crowds.

★ 4.8

“Shanda war ein super Guide mit viel Fachwissen die uns auch Zeit gegeben hat in Ruhe Fotos zu machen. Sie hat uns in Ruhe viel erzählen können über die einzelnen Station und deren Tradition und Geschichte. War echt schön uns hat uns echt gefreut heute.”

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4.7Osaka/Kyoto Departure: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Togetsukyo Bridge & Sanjusangendo Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple Sannenzaka Ninenzaka World Heritage Ancient Capital Kyoto One-Day Tour (Can be upgraded to exclusive A5 top-grade Kobe beef)9.5 hours$44.89 4.5Kyoto & Nara Day Trip: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Fushimi Inari Shrine & Nara Park (Departure from Osaka/Kyoto)9.5 hours$44.89 5.0Kyoto: Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari & Gion Geisha District4 hours$90 5.0Kyoto Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari-taisha One-Day Tour$44.89 5.0The Original Early Bird Tour of Kyoto.$98.53 5.07 Must-See Spots Afternoon Private Tour ; Including 1000-Torii-Gate Shrine$236.48 4.7Osaka Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Nara Park Day Trip$44.89 4.8Kyoto: Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama and Yasaka Discovery Tour3 hours$54 4.7KYOTO: Tempio Kiyomizu Pagode Gion Geisya (Guida Italiana)5 hours$117 5.0Kyoto Early Morning E Biking Tour Fushimi Inari Kiyomizu Temple$67.41 4.6Kyoto Nara Day Trip [with Fried Chicken Set Meal] – Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Nara Park, Todai-ji Temple Day Trip (Pick-up available in Osaka and Kyoto)$44.79 5.0Osaka: Kyoto & Uji Tour, Kinkakuji, Kiyomizudera, Byodo-in10 hours$50 5.0Kyoto & Nara: Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine & Nara Park Day Trip$44.79 5.0Kyoto Guided Walking Tour Highlight of Kiyomizu & Fushimi Inari$78.18 5.0Kyoto: Private Walking Tour With Kiyomizu Temple & Gion3.5 hours$174 3.5Sacred Treasure Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizu Dera Tour$30.00 5.0Kyoto: Guided Tour in UNESCO Site, Kiyomizu-dera – 90 Min.1.5 hours$69 4.4Kyoto: Half-Day Private Tour Gion Geisha District & Kiyomizu4 hours$77 4.5Carefree Private Exploration of Fushimi Inari, Gion, Kiyomizudera, and More$129.00 4.8Kyoto Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Kiyomizu-dera Full-Day Tour$44.79 5.0Kyoto Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Day Trip from Nagoya (Choose one: A5 Kobe Beef Lunch or Pork Shabu-shabu)$66.25 2.9Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera (Spanish Guide)7 hours$76 5.0Kyoto City, Gion, Kiyomizudera, & Fushimi Inari Taisha Half-Day Tour$50.45 4.0Kiyomizudera, Yasaka Shrine Discovery Walking Tour$212.55