The temple experience and atmosphere during the Japanese New Year were fantastic! Our guide, Xiaoji, arranged the itinerary very well, chatting with everyone along the way, making it feel as relaxed and enjoyable as going out with friends! I highly recommend this trip!
This was my first time using KKDAY to book a day tour. It was initially thought that the tour might be canceled due to insufficient participants, but I'm very grateful that it still went ahead with the tour in the end. It saved me a lot of travel time, and the tour guide was very patient in explaining things and giving appropriate recommendations. It was great!
There are so many choices online, and after going around in circles, I finally chose OOkini. The initial consultation was very responsive, and when I arrived, I felt the owner's immense enthusiasm and received many great suggestions. The clothing on site was beautiful and there were many options. The photographer, September, was also very nice, patiently providing guidance and even preparing many props. Although my husband didn't wear a kimono, the photographer still had him pose with us for a few photos, which was fantastic. The hair and makeup services were also excellent, quick and efficient. I'm incredibly impressed that they could make everyone look beautiful despite having so many customers. Also, I wanted to share that I was initially worried that this shop was a bit further from Kiyomizu-dera Temple than other shops, and that it would be tiring to walk there. However, when I arrived, I found that it wasn't at all. The surrounding area is full of lively shops, so walking up wasn't too tiring. Although the straw sandals were uncomfortable, you can bring your own shoes to solve that problem. In short, I highly recommend it!
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Higashiyama Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Higashiyama year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 10.5–19.3°C, climate transitioning from cool to warm, increasing rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
Summer (June–August): Average 23.7–29.5°C, hot and humid, abundant rainfall. Common activities: Avoiding the heat, beach activities (if near the coast). Suggested clothing: Light and breathable clothing, shorts, sun protection clothing.
Autumn (September–November): Average 19.1–27.1°C, comfortable temperatures, decreasing rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, viewing maple leaves (if applicable). Suggested clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
Winter (December–February): Average 5.1–7.2°C, cold and dry, least rainfall. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, indoor activities. Suggested clothing: Thick coat, sweater, warm clothing.
Higashiyama climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 17.2°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1656 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: August
Higashiyama monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
5.1°C
47.4
February
6.1°C
72.5
March
10.5°C
131.3
April
16.4°C
182.2
May
19.3°C
199.8
June
23.7°C
248.8
July
28.9°C
176
August
29.5°C
254.7
September
27.1°C
127.3
October
19.1°C
105.2
November
13.9°C
91.9
December
7.2°C
19.2
Higashiyama weather for the next seven days
2/12
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
8°C/0.5°C
2/13
Friday
Sunny
11°C/-0.2°C
2/14
Saturday
Overcast
12.9°C/2.6°C
2/15
Sunday
Sunny
15.9°C/4.2°C
2/16
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
7.7°C/3.2°C
2/17
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
11.1°C/2.7°C
2/18
Wednesday
Sunny
11.3°C/1.9°C
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