Join an immersive afternoon walk through Kyoto’s bustling Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) area, recorded on Thursday, June 12, 2025, during a rare sunny break in the rainy season. The video starts at the historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site popular with both international and domestic tourists. The temple is renowned for its iconic wooden stage and sweeping city views, especially lively with visitors during this beautiful weather.

Following the Kiyomizu-dera visit, the route leads into the Kiyomizu-dera Monzen Shotengai (清水寺門前商店街), a traditional shopping street packed with souvenir shops, snack stands, and local craft stores. This bustling street offers a firsthand look at Kyoto’s vibrant tourism scene, highlighting the atmosphere created by crowds of travelers and the unique shopping experience found only at temple gateways in Japan.

The walk continues along the historic Sannenzaka (三年坂) and Ninenzaka (二年坂) slopes—picturesque stone-paved paths lined with preserved machiya townhouses, teahouses, and specialty Kyoto shops. The stroll also features a stop at Yasaka-no-to Pagoda (八坂の塔), a five-story pagoda standing as one of Higashiyama’s most iconic landmarks. Each segment captures the fusion of old-world charm and the modern realities of tourism, offering insight into crowd conditions and must-see locations for anyone planning a Kyoto trip. Kiyomizu-dera and its surrounding streets are must-visits for temple enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone seeking traditional Kyoto scenery. All points along this walk are centrally located in the Higashiyama (東山) district, making it ideal for travelers looking for a comprehensive introduction to Kyoto’s most photogenic neighborhoods.