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Notable Buddhist site · Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture

Giō Temple

祇王寺

Giō Temple is a Buddhist site in Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture.

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Giō Temple: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this Buddhist site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Giō Temple

Season: October to March.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Giō Temple — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.02352, 135.66679. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Giō Temple open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Giō Temple yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Giō Temple?

    October to March. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Giō Temple?

    Nearby: Danrin-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Nison-in Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Seiryō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (attraction, 1 km), Nonomiya Shrine (temple, 1 km), Nonomiya Shrine (temple, 1 km).

    Is Giō Temple worth visiting?

    Giō Temple is listed as a notable Buddhist site in Kyoto Prefecture on Spotwander.