Temple
Rokuharamitsu-ji
六波羅蜜寺
A temple between the Kamo river and Higashiyama whose treasure hall holds Heian and Kamakura period sculpture, including the standing statue of the monk Kuya.
Key facts
- Station
- Kiyomizu-Gojo (Keihan Main Line)7 min walk
- Admission
- Paid entry
- Typical visit
- 30 min
- Hours
- Grounds 8:00 to 17:00; Reiwakan treasure hall 8:30 to 16:30
- Website
- rokuhara.or.jp
Tip
The grounds are free; only the Reiwakan treasure hall charges admission.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Kiyomizu-Gojo. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$397 per night. Where to stay in Kiyomizu-Gojo
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02Map
Nearby places
- Temple Kennin-ji 建仁寺 A Zen temple at the southern end of Hanamikoji, founded by Eisai, the monk who brought Zen and tea cultivation to Japan. Paid entry 45 min 7 min walk
- Landmark Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji) 八坂の塔（法観寺） The five-storied pagoda of Hokan-ji, the last remaining structure of the temple, rising above the lanes between Kiyomizu-dera and Yasaka Shrine. Paid entry 15 min 15 min walk
- Street Ishibe-koji Lane 石塀小路 A pedestrian-only stone-paved lane of about 200 m near Kodai-ji, lined with wooden townhouses, ryokan and restaurants. Free entry 15 min 12 min walk
- Street Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka 産寧坂・二寧坂 Two stepped, stone-paved lanes on the approach to Kiyomizu-dera, lined with preserved wooden shops, cafes and restaurants. Free entry 45 min 15 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026