What other travelers are saying about Yoshimine-dera Temple
Located in the middle of the mountains, and there is a very convenient parking lot. When we arrived there, it was evening time. It not only had a beautiful autumn scenery, but also provided a beautiful sunset view. The famous pine tree, is a posture of lying down, which is very worthy of attention.
Fantastic place where very few tourists venture. Around 90-100 minutes from Kyoto. Reaching it seamless, courtesy Japan public transport 👏🏼🙏🏼.
Loved the silence, tranquility and peace it brought to you. No one to push you, rush you or jostle you 😀. Entry fee 500¥.
You have to climb a lot but definitely worth it!! A very old shrine, some part of it out of bounds.
Absolutely gorgeous in the summer when the hydrangeas are in full bloom. I was totally blown away as I wasn’t expecting that many hydrangeas. Do note that the walk up to the temple is quite steep, and the temple grounds are also riddled with inclines as it is a mountainous site. Definitely worth visiting as the views are incredible from above.
Visited on Nov 18th, 2023
the leaves have mostly changed into fall colors. Been living in Kyoto for 3 years, I'm tired with crowded spots, this temple is a recommended spot to stay away from crowds.
If you're easily hungry, make sure to bring food with you, there are no food stalls/restaurant inside the temple. Vending machine is available on the temple.
There is a bus 66 from Higashi muko station to the temple once per hour.
Visited there in a rainy day but the colored leaves were beautiful. The view from the mountain top was great. It takes about 30-40 mins to walk through the entire temple, and many pagodas are located on a steep hillside so wear a comfortable shoes. I think the path is pretty demanding for the people over 70. Not accessible for wheelchair either.
