Visiting Karamon
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 Karamon
All places near Ōtsu →
Sanbō-in Temple
Buddhist site · 1 km · Mishima
Daigo-ji Temple
Buddhist site · 1 km · Mishima
Kankikō-ji Temple
Buddhist site · 2 km · Mishima
Manpuku-ji Temple
Buddhist site · 5 km · Osaka Prefecture
Mausoleum of Emperor Kōmei
fort · 5 km
Fushimi Inari-taisha
temple · 6 km · Mishima
How to reach Karamon
Nearest towns with a guide: Ōtsu (9 km) · Uji (9 km) · Kyoto (12 km). Coordinates 34.95176, 135.81914. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Karamon?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Karamon?
Nearby: Sanbō-in Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Daigo-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Kankikō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 2 km), Manpuku-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 5 km), Mausoleum of Emperor Kōmei (fort, 5 km), Fushimi Inari-taisha (temple, 6 km).
Is Karamon worth visiting?
Karamon is listed as a notable heritage site in Kyoto Prefecture on Spotwander.
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