[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Otowa Waterfall (Updated Apr)

#tripแจกลด ⛩️1-Day Kyoto Travel Review: Gion District and Important Temples 🏡Gion District: Start the day by walking around Gion District, a geisha district with a traditional Japanese atmosphere, old wooden buildings, green tea shops, and small alleys. 🏡Yasaka Shrine: Pay homage at Yasaka Shrine, an old shrine that is the center of the Gion Matsuri Festival. 🏡Kiyomizu-dera Temple: Visit Kiyomizu-dera, an old temple located on a hill with a wooden terrace that offers a beautiful view of Kyoto. Try the water from Otowa Waterfall, which is believed to have healing properties. ✨Kongoji Temple: For those interested in art and history, Kongoji Temple is another interesting place. This temple has ancient wooden buildings, beautiful gardens, and important Buddha statues. ✨Higashi Honganji Temple: A large temple with a long history, impressing with its Gothic architecture mixed with Japanese art. ✨Hokanji Temple: A small temple famous for its beautiful dry rock garden. Suitable for relaxing and enjoying the garden 🚌 * Travel: You should use the bus or train to travel between places #100TravelTips #TravelJapanByYourself #TravelJapan #Kyoto #trip #TravelAbroad

Recommended places to visit on your trip to Kyoto are "Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto"✨ And "Otowa Falls"✨ Each of the three waters is said to be "water for longevity," "water for love fulfillment," and "water for academic improvement"✨There is no proof of this, but you can quietly take a sip of any of the three waters, believing in the miraculous benefits of the waters called "golden water" and "water for life extension"✨There is a sign that says "The water from all the waterfalls is the same. Please make a wish to the Fudo Myo-o and receive the miraculous water. All your wishes will be fulfilled"☺️ #Kyoto sightseeing

The Otowa Waterfall located inside the Kiyomizu-dera at Kyoto, Japan. The waters are divided into three separate streams such as success, love and longevity. I read that you should only pick one of the three streams, as it is considered greedy if you were to drink from all of them and receive no blessing😉... #GiveThanks

In the early morning, Kyoto is wrapped in a light mist, as if the ancient capital is draped in a mysterious veil. Following the winding stone path upward, Kiyomizu-dera Temple comes into view. This ancient temple, founded in 778, has withstood a thousand years of wind and rain, standing firm as it guards Kyoto's tranquility and peace. The main hall of Kiyomizu-dera is solemn and dignified, with its wooden structure appearing more rustic after centuries of aging. The temple's iconic Kiyomizu Stage, supported by 139 large wooden pillars suspended in mid-air, seems like a crystallization of ancient wisdom. Standing on the stage, with a gentle breeze caressing your face, you can take in the panoramic view of Kyoto city—ancient temples, winding streets, and distant mountains forming a breathtakingly beautiful tableau. Descending from the Kiyomizu Stage, you'll find Otowa Waterfall. Three streams cascade down from above, creating a gentle, poetic sound. Visitors line up to taste the water using copper ladles, as it's said to bring good fortune. I was no exception, taking a small sip while silently making a beautiful wish. Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, the two slopes near Kiyomizu-dera, are streets full of ancient charm. Lined with shops selling various traditional crafts and Kyoto specialty snacks, walking through them feels like touching the soul of Kyoto with every step. From Kyoto Station, it takes less than 30 minutes by bus to reach Kiyomizu-dera, and the entrance fee is only 400 yen, yet it offers an unforgettable journey.

💞Reason for recommendation: Very beautiful and very big. Went during New Year, lots of people!!! But there are many beautiful photo spots! There are so many food spots along the way that you can eat all the way. When I went, there was also a Matsuri. I was very lucky. I got to walk around the event, play games, and buy food. It was so much fun. 🏖️Environment/Facilities: It's only about 1 hour from Tokyo. It's easy to get there. There are train schedules to check. You can use your JR card to get there, but when you get to Kyoto, you can change to a 1Day Pass Kyoto✅✨ 📍Address: Kyoto #TravelJapan #kyoto #kyototrip

From Wakayama to Kyoto, it's time to say goodbye to the rental car. --> Let's start with this. Day4️⃣:🚃 Poon Poon N to N (Nijojocho to Nishiki Market) • Nijojocho 二条城町 (Nijo Castle) 🕰️Opening hours: 08:45 - 17:00 🎟️Admission fee: 1,300 yen (including the castle entrance fee) [Tips]: Nijo Castle was the residence of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the powerful Tokugawa clan, who ruled the country for more than 200 years. Built in 1603, Nijo Castle was purposely built above the nearby palace to show the power the shogun had over the dwindling emperor. - Highlights: The magnificent castle And the 5 castles are connected by an indoor walkway • Kinkaku-Ji Temple (Kyoto Golden Temple) 🕰️Opening hours: 09:00-17:00 🎟️Admission fee: 500 yen [Tips]: The highlight of this temple is the golden pavilion located by the pond. The original pavilion was built in 1397 as a residence for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu after his abdication. After the shogun died, it was converted into a temple. During the Onin War of 1467–1477, the temple was burned down, but the most significant was in 1950. The Golden Pavilion was burned down by a monk named Hayashi Yoken, who was insane, causing almost no damage to the temple. Therefore, the current Kyoto Golden Temple is The building was rebuilt in 1955, while still maintaining its original character. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Highlights: Golden Pavilion and green tea ice cream • Sagano romantic train 🕰️Opening hours: 09:00 - 16:00 Closed every Wednesday 🎟️Admission fee: Tickets cost 880 yen [Tips]: In autumn, you should book tickets online in advance because there are a lot of tourists. This train line is the best way to experience nature. And most importantly, you should book the Rich car. - Highlights: The cute front of the train and the Rich car that is close to nature without glass partitions • Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours 🎟️Admission fee: Free [Tips]: It is a long bamboo forest path. There is a shrine inside to worship. - Highlights: The ice cream shop at the exit, I must say the cone is delicious. The taste of the ice cream is so-so. • Nishiki Market 🕰️Opening hours: Most shops close at 7pm, some at 11pm. 🎟️Admission fee: Depends on the shop. [Tips]: It is a night market that focuses on seafood. I recommend bringing a lot of money. - Highlights: There are many shops to choose from, but I must emphasize that the price is expensive. Day5️⃣: Relax Day • Ginkakuji Temple (Ginkaku Temple) 🕰️Opening hours: 08:30 - 17:00 🎟️Admission fee: 500 yen [Tips]: Kyoto's Silver Temple was built according to the design of Kyoto's Golden Temple, which is considered a companion temple. However, it is different from Kyoto's Golden Temple in its garden design. Temple Visit Sequence - Highlight: Garden • Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Clear Water Temple) 🕰️Opening hours: 06:00 - 18:00 🎟️Admission fee: 500 yen [Tips]: This is an older temple than Kyoto. It was built in 778, before Kyoto, which was founded in 794. Originally, this temple was associated with the Hosso sect, one of the oldest sects of Japanese Buddhism. However, in 1965, the temple established the Kita Hosso sect. - Highlight: Otowa Falls (Three Ponds) to pray for health, love, and academic success Day6️⃣: 💨 Move to Osaka --> Check out in the morning, then move to Osaka. After packing up, go for a walk + explore the city. The first area to visit was... • Shinsaibashi 🕰️Opening hours: Open from evening to late at night 🎟️Admission fee: No admission fee [Tips]: It is a shopping + food area. There are many alleys to choose from. It is also near Dontonburi. It is recommended to go in the evening. It is easier to walk. • Dotonbori 道頓堀 🕰️Opening hours: 24 hours 🎟️Admission fee: No admission fee [Tips]: It is a food + entertainment area along the canal. Each shop is decorated with unique and beautiful light signs. It is recommended for those who like to sit and drink. - Highlights: Glico sign + various shop signs Note: On the 6th day, we will let go of the joy, walk leisurely, not too rushed because we have to hurry back to sleep, gather energy, and prepare to go to USJ. 🎢 #Kuala Lumpur travel #Kansai travel #Japan driving tour #Kansai tour #Budget travel

#JuneTravelSupportEvent Three streams of water gushed out from the rock, each symbolizing academic luck, love luck, and health luck. They say that if you drink all three, you will be visited by bad luck. It's good to drink water with meaning, but there are too many people, so the line is long. I went through it thinking that I could survive without drinking it.

This is a group of stone Buddha statues of Inari, Fukurokuju, Benzaiten, Jizo, and other deities that have been worshipped. They still stand quietly between the Koyasu Pagoda of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Otowa Falls. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Otowa Inari Daimyojin 〈Otowasan Kiyomizu-dera〉 [Location] 294 Kiyomizu 1-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City [Access] From JR Kyoto Station Kyoto City Transportation Bureau (City Bus) Route 206 to Higashiyama-dori Kitaoji Bus Terminal, Route 100 to Kiyomizu-dera Gion Take the bus bound for Ginkakuji and get off at Gojozaka, then walk for about 10 minutes. Kyoto Bus (only operates on Saturdays and holidays) Route 18, bound for Ohara, then get off at Gojozaka, then walk for about 10 minutes. [Visiting hours] Opens at 6:00am - closing time varies depending on the season. [Admission fee] Adults and high school students 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen Visit date: May 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱ #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Domestic travel #Temples and shrines #Prayer #Yasaka #Kiyomizu-dera #Historical sites that have a sense of history #Travel to experience historical culture #Places that have a sense of history #Kinki sightseeing

Purifying water. Pray for purification of the six senses and fulfillment of wishes. The waterfall that was the origin of the founding of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the temple's name. ✱----------------------------------------------- [Name] Otowa Waterfall 〈Otowasan Kiyomizu-dera Temple〉 [Location] 294 Kiyomizu 1-chome, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City [Access] From JR Kyoto Station Kyoto City Transportation Bureau (City Bus) Route 206 to Higashiyama-dori Kitaoji Bus Terminal, Route 100 to Kiyomizu-dera Gion Take the bus bound for Ginkakuji and get off at Gojozaka, then walk for about 10 minutes. Kyoto Bus (only operates on Saturdays and holidays) Route 18, bound for Ohara, then get off at Gojozaka, then walk for about 10 minutes. [Visiting hours] Opens at 6:00am - closing time varies depending on the season. [Admission fee] Adults and high school students 500 yen Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen Visit date: May 2024 -----------------------------------------------✱ #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Domestic travel #Temples and shrines #Prayer #Yasaka #Kiyomizu-dera #Historical sites that have a sense of history #Travel to experience historical culture #Places that have a sense of history #Kinki sightseeing