Temple-hop from Kiyomizu-dera to the Golden Pavilion

Kyoto's paid temples are among the finest in Japan and cost just a few pounds each. Don't miss Kiyomizu-dera, the great wooden temple on stilts overlooking the city, approached through charming preserved streets perfect for browsing, and Kinkaku-ji, the dazzling Golden Pavilion shimmering above its reflecting pond. Pick a handful rather than trying to see them all. We'll suggest which paid temples are most worth the entry and how to group them by area to save on transport.