Visiting Three Gate
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
- Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.
Best time
October to February; carry water in summer. Busiest weekends and long holidays. Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Places to visit near Three Gate
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Imakumano Kannon-ji Temple
Buddhist site · 1 km · Mishima
Mausoleum of Emperor Kōmei
fort · 1 km
Fushimi Inari-taisha
temple · 1 km · Mishima
Sanjūsangen-dō Temple
Buddhist site · 2 km · Mishima
Chishaku-in Temple
Buddhist site · 2 km · Mishima
Toyokuni Shrine
temple · 2 km · Mishima
How to reach Three Gate
Nearest towns with a guide: Kyoto (7 km) · Mukō (8 km) · Ōtsu (11 km). Coordinates 34.97572, 135.77372. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Three Gate?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Three Gate?
Nearby: Imakumano Kannon-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Mausoleum of Emperor Kōmei (fort, 1 km), Fushimi Inari-taisha (temple, 1 km), Sanjūsangen-dō Temple (Buddhist site, 2 km), Chishaku-in Temple (Buddhist site, 2 km), Toyokuni Shrine (temple, 2 km).
Is Three Gate worth visiting?
Three Gate is listed as a notable gateway in Kyoto Prefecture on Spotwander.
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