Kiyomizu Waterfall — Attraction in Ogi

There are two parking spots close by one is a little bit closer but smaller and only has space for a handful of cars. We parked in the bigger parking lot and walked uphill for maybe 200m before we got to the gate that leads into a forest area with a beautiful bridge and the stairs to the temple. This is route 1 and leads to the temple first before continuing to the waterdall. The stairs are somewhat uneven so you have to pay attention when climbing up to the temple. Same goes for the stairs that lead down from the temple to the waterfall. The second route is not as steep and in way better shape. It seems to be a little easier and more people used it. The waterfall itself was very beautiful and children were playing in the refreshing water. It was perfect...

There are 2 ways to go to the waterfalls, 1 is through the temple, which I don’t suggest older people do, we had to climb so many stairs! My asthmatic self was wheezing throughout! But the temple above had a calming serenity because of how untouched and run down it was, and looking at all the Gods placed everywhere even made it breathtaking! 2nd way of accessing it is the one that leads you right where the waterfall lands, easy access! The area around the waterfall looks completely hidden, like it’s a town’s secret! So no tourist info or...

A picturesque walk to the waterfall with lots of greenery and the sound of trickling waters. Nice to be able to walk right up to the waterfall basin and have a photo shoot. If the waterfall basin is larger it would have been perfect. We also visited a mystical Buddhist temple next door -...