What other travelers are saying about Gio-ji Temple
This was such a beautiful temple. It was well worth the trek to see it and there is other temples along the way from the station. It was not crowded at all when we went (late april 25) as opposed to the bamboo forest which arashiyama is known for.
You can see some of the bamboo forest from inside the temple gardens but it's mossy landscape is the true star of the show, truly beautiful.
It was very cheap to enter, ¥300 yen to enter and had a prayer room in the temple.
I can only imagine how absolutely stunning this would be when the trees are blooming. Even without that though this was one of my favourite spots in Kyoto. The moss is incredible, I just wanted to have a nap on it. Nice and quiet, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Arashiyama area. Worth the few minute walk to this serene space.
Very calming and quiet! It's a little bit of a walk away from the central parts of Arashiyama but we'll worth it. (15ish minute walk from the closest bus station) so keep in mind for anyone in your group who can't walk too much.
Small entrance fee of 300yen and the garden was well kept ❤️
Of the very many temples and gardens in and around Kyoto, this was one of my favourites. The zen garden is relatively small but it is so beautiful and calming.
Visited this beautiful temple during the fall and the red leaves stole the show. The nature surrounding the temple is so beautiful and the colors so vivid that you cannot just stare speechless at all these amazing views.
