Kiyomizu Temple is one of the representative temples of Kyoto.
In 2020, a major renovation was completed, including the re-thatching of the main hall roof and the re-covering of the stage slope, which became a topic of conversation. The main hall, known as the stage of Kiyomizu, and the surrounding mountain maples will be illuminated, creating an even more ethereal scene.

Period/November 18 (Monday) to November 30 (Saturday), 2024
Hours./ 17:30 - 21:00 (reception closed)
ChargeAdults (high school students and older) 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen

This event allows visitors to fully enjoy the autumn scenery of Kibune, a secluded area in Kyoto. On the Eizan Railway, visitors can view the autumn leaves in the "Maple Tunnel" between Ichihara and Ninose Stations, and stroll along the "Road of Love" in the Kibune Ryokan (Japanese inn) district, which is lit by lanterns. Visit Kibune Shrine, where the entire precincts are illuminated. During the festival, a handmade market will be held at the inner shrine of Kibune Shrine.

Period/November 1 (Friday) to November 24 (Sunday), 2024
Lighting hours: Eiden Maple Tunnel, dusk to 21:00
Kibune area Dusk - 20:30
Hours of Prayer／6:00 - 20:30
Extended hours of worship during the illumination period
* Reception hours at the conferment office: 9:00 to 17:00
ChargeFree of charge on the premises

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of Tenmangu Shrine and Tenjinsha throughout Japan, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning.
The surface of the Kamiya River, which runs north-south through the maple garden, is illuminated and dyed red, making it even more fantastic. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade while gazing up at the colorful autumn leaves of approximately 350 trees.

Date and Time/November 9 (Saturday) to December 8 (Sunday), 2024
Sunset - 20:00 (last admission at 19:40) *No changeover between day and night
ChargeAdults 1200 yen, children 600 yen *includes tea cakes
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Toji Temple was founded by the national government as a temple for the protection of the nation.
During the special nighttime viewing, the temple grounds are lit up and the fantastic contrast between the red and yellow colored trees and the five-story pagoda is mesmerizing.

Date/Time: October 26 (Sat) to December 8 (Sun), 2024, 18:00 to 21:30 (last admission/21:00)
Admission: ¥1,000 for adults, ¥500 for junior high school students and younger

Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism and boasts a magnificent temple complex.
From mid to late November, visitors can view the magnificent autumn leaves from Tsutenkyo Bridge in the precincts of the temple, which is also known as a famous autumn foliage viewing spot. The Tsutenkyo Bridge, which spans the Sengyokukan River that flows through a ravine in the precincts of the temple, will be illuminated by the autumn leaves from mid to late November. Visitors can enjoy the autumn foliage, which is said to "spread like a sea of clouds," as if it were layered on top of each other.

Date and Time/November 16, 2024 (Sat) - December 1, 2024 (Sun) 17:30 - 19:30 (last admission/19:00)
Charge/2,800 yen
*For inquiries, please contact JR Tokai.

Byodoin was originally established in 1052 when Yorimichi Fujiwara converted Uji-den, the villa of his father, Michinaga Fujiwara, into a temple.
This year, a special nighttime viewing, "Zuiko Terujin - Nishiki Autumn Light" will be held again. The autumn leaves and the Phoenix Hall (a national treasure) built on the island of Ajiike will be illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The scenic garden and museum Hoshokan will be open to the public.

Period/November 16, 2024 (Saturday)-December 1, 2024 (Sunday)*Saturday and Sunday only
Date and Time/18:00-20:30 (reception closes at 20:00)
admission feeAdults: 1,500 yen, Junior high and high school students: 1,000 yen
*Pre-registration required
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Ninna-ji Temple was founded by Emperor Uda in the early Heian period (794-1185) and has a strong connection with the imperial family.
In the illumination of the sea of cloud sea of autumn leaves, the environment is designed with brightness and light positions that make it easy to take pictures, and the autumn leaves adorning the majestic five-story pagoda and other structures come to life. In addition, an artificial mist is generated to create a fantastic space.

Date and Time/ October 25, 2024 (Friday) - December 8, 2024 (Sunday)
18:00-21:00
Held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and holidays
Excluding November 1 (Fri.), 2 (Sat.), 15 (Fri.), 30 (Sat.) and December 1 (Sun.)
Charge/ 2,800 yen *2,500 yen per person for 15 or more people

The Nijo Castle, the stage of many historical events, will be decorated with magnificent projection mapping on the Karamon Gate, an important cultural property, and the inner moat, and autumn leaves and naked digital art will decorate the venue. (1000 yen for a separate fee).

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Date and Time/ October 25 (Friday) to December 8 (Sunday), 2024, 18:00-22:00 (last admission 21:00)
ChargeMonday-Thursday: 2000 yen for junior high school students and older, 1200 yen for elementary school students; Friday-Sunday and holidays: 2400 yen for junior high school students and older, 1600 yen for elementary school students *Free for pre-school children
Early-bird tickets: Junior high school students and older - 400 yen, Elementary school students - 200 yen
Sales period September 18 (Wed) - October 24 (Thu)

Kenninji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto and one of the five temples of Kyoto. The temple grounds are lined with a north-south alignment of three gates, the Dharma Hall, and the Hojo (chief priest's residence), and beautiful gardens that evoke a sense of dryness, such as the Hojo front garden, the courtyard garden, and the O, O, O, O, O, O, and O garden. The autumn special visit is not open to the general public, but is a part of the JR Tokai "Let's go to Kyoto! The special autumn viewing is not open to the public, but is part of the JR Tokai "Let's go to Kyoto! Enjoy the illumination of the maple leaves and azaleas turning red and yellow.

Date and Time/ November 30, 2024 (Sat) - December 14, 2024 (Sat) 17:30 - 19:30 (last admission/19:00)
Charge/ 1800 yen *advance reservation required (for details)here(from)

Koudaiji Temple was built by Koudai-in (Nene), the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, as his family grave and final resting place.
Known for its autumn foliage, the fantastic scenery reflected in the mirror-like Garyu Pond when lit up is a must-see. As a project to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Nene's death, the "Hashinniwa" garden in front of the Hojo is decorated with a projection mapping of the world of the sky, where one can save oneself by praying for others' happiness.

Period/ October 25, 2024 (Friday) - December 15, 2024 (Sunday)
Hours.17:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
ChargeAdults 600 yen, Junior high and high school students 250 yen
*Except during the nighttime hours in November, 5 elementary school students and younger with 1 guardian are exempted from paying the entrance fee.
Free admission for those with a disability certificate and up to one accompanying person upon presentation of the certificate.

Chion-in Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and was founded in 1175 by Honen Shonin, the founder of the sect, who built a hermitage near the present Mikado Hall.
The temple is illuminated in spring and fall. In the fall, the Yuzen-en Garden, a garden associated with Miyazaki Yuzenzai, the founder of Kyoto Yuzen, the Sanmon Gate, one of the largest double wooden gates in Japan, the Onna-zaka slope, and the Hojo Garden are lit up. The vast grounds are illuminated in a spectacular way.

Date/Time: Thursday, November 14 - Sunday, December 1, 2024, 17:30 - 21:30 (last admission/21:00)
Fees: Adults 800 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 400 yen

This ancient temple is also known for Hideyoshi Toyotomi's "Daigo no Hanami" (cherry blossom viewing). The temple is full of seasonal scenery, historical buildings, and temple treasures. The maple trees and dodan-tsutsuji (azalea) in the precincts of the temple turn bright colors, creating a special atmosphere unique to this time of year.
The five-story pagoda built in the Heian period (794-1192) and the vermilion-lacquered Benten-do (Benten Hall) float beautifully in the night sky.

Date and Time/November 22 (Friday) to December 1 (Sunday), 2024 18:00 - 20:50 (last admission / 20:10) *Complete changeover between day and night
Charge/Junior high school students and older: 1,000 yen

Umekoji Park is an urban oasis close to Kyoto Station.
Umekoji Park During the Autumn Leaves Festival, the Suzaku Garden is lit up to create a fantastic atmosphere. In particular, the upside-down autumn leaves reflected on the surface of "Suikagami," a shallow pond in the center of the garden, is a must-see.

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Date and Time/November 15, 2024 (Friday) - December 1, 2024 (Sunday)
*Closed on Monday, November 18 and Monday, November 25.
Entry Time17:00 - 21:00 (last admission at 20:30)
ChargeAdults 600 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, preschool children free

It is one of the most famous places in Kyoto, known as "Eikando of maples." In autumn, the temple holds an exhibition of temple treasures during the daytime, and at night, the temple is lit up with lights on a rotating basis. The precincts of the temple are illuminated by approximately 3,000 maple trees, including "Iwagaki-momiji". The view of the illuminated leaves reflected in Houshoike Pond is breathtaking. The illumination of the Amida Hall, where the main deity "Mikaeri Amida" is enshrined, is also a must-see.

Period/ Autumn Temple Treasures Exhibition November 11 (Mon) - December 8 (Sun), 2024
Light up Monday, November 11 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
Hours.Autumn Temple Treasures Exhibition 9:00-17:00 (last admission/16:00)
Light up 17:30 - 21:00 (last admission / 20:30)
ChargeAutumn Temple Treasures Exhibition ¥1,000 for adults, ¥400 for elementary, junior high and high school students
Light-up: 700 yen for junior high school students and older
Discounts for temple treasures are available for holders of disability certificates.
Need to present your passport at the counter (no discount is set for lights).
*The exhibition of temple treasures and the light-up are interchangeable (cannot be viewed continuously).

Officially known as Daikakuji Temple, also called Saga Gosho or Saga Gosho, it is the head temple of the Daikakuji School of Shingon Buddhism.
The vermilion-lacquered Shinkei treasure tower and the surrounding maple trees are reflected on the surface of Houshoike Pond, which is a beautiful and lustrous sight. During the fall foliage season, Osawa Pond, known as one of the three best places in Japan to view the moon, is illuminated. The reflection of the maple trees and the Shinkyohoto Pagoda on the surface of the water at night is also very atmospheric.

Date and Time/November 15 (Friday) to December 1 (Sunday), 2024 17:30 to 20:30 (reception ends at 20:00) *Day/night changeover system
ChargeAdults: 900 yen, Junior high and high school students: 500 yen *Novelty included *Daytime visitors also pay a separate fee.

The Sagano Trolley Train lights up the Hozugawa River valley with autumn leaves.
The lights and illuminations that produce high-quality scenery of mystically colored mountains and sparkling rivers can be enjoyed from the train windows more fantastically than ever before.

Date and Time/October 12, 2024 (Sat) - December 29, 2024 (Sun) *Trolley departures from Trolley Kameoka Station at 16:30 to the last train.
ChargeAdults: 880 yen, Children: 440 yen

Founded in 806 (Daidōgen) during the early Heian period (794-1185) by priest Enchin, the founder of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yanggokudera Temple will be open to the public for the first time in 2024 for a light-up event. In addition to the Jodoen Garden, a cultural asset designated by Kyoto Prefecture, the Kamishoin and Okuno-in corridors will be open to the public. Visitors can enjoy a fantastic time under the beautiful lights created by lighting designer Yuki Ogawa.

Date and Time/November 9 (Sat), 2024 *Pre-opening, 16 (Sat), 17 (Sun), 22 (Fri), 23 (Sat), 24 (Sun), 29 (Fri), 30 (Sat) 17:00-18:30 (Light-up reception begins at the temple gate after the gate is completely closed at 17:00)HPPublished in
donation moneyAdults: 2000 yen (with entrance fee, Kamishoin entrance fee, and souvenirs) *Free for high school students and younger
*Pre-opening is 1000 yen for adults (free for high school students and younger)
*Only the bamboo light in the precincts can be viewed during the pre-opening, and the garden and Kamishoin will not be open to the public.

One of the Tenryu-ji temple's pagoda temples, founded in 1461.
Normally closed to the public, the garden is open for special viewing from early October and lit up in November when the autumn foliage season begins. Shishikaro-no-niwa," a circular landscape garden with Arashiyama in the background, is a famous garden that was recorded in "Miyako Rinsen Meisho Zue," a guide to famous places in Kyoto during the Edo period (1603-1868).

Date and Time/November 15 (Friday) to December 8 (Sunday), 2024 17:30 to 20:30 (last admission / 20:00) *Complete changeover between day and night
deposit (e.g. for a donation)Adults: 1000 yen, Junior high school and elementary school students: 300 yen

The origin of the temple is the pagoda of Hodan-ji Temple, which was built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1379.
New stones have been placed on both sides of the bamboo grove, which is typical of Arashiyama, and visitors will be able to walk around during the illumination. The Shariden, which underwent three years of restoration work and will be completed in October 2023, will also be beautifully illuminated.
In 2024, "Saga Kyogen Premium Day" was established, allowing anyone to watch a short performance of Saga Kyogen.

Date and Time/November 15, 2024 (Friday) - December 8, 2024 (Sunday) 17:30 - 20:00 (last admission/19:30)
Saga Kyogen Premium Day on November 17 (Sun) and December 8 (Sun) (¥1,000 extra admission fee is required)
Charge/ 3,000 yen (with Hayamizu-style green powdered tea and original Japanese sweets from Rikaouin) *On weekdays, Kyogen entertainment will be provided.
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Zuishin-in Temple in Yamashina, a temple associated with Ono no Komachi.
The main hall, which is built in the shinden-zukuri style, the area around the temple buildings such as Okushoin and the Oosugi moss garden near the main hall are illuminated. Visitors can enjoy a different atmosphere from that of the daytime, surrounded by silence.

Date and Time/November 22 (Friday) to December 1 (Sunday), 2024, 18:00 to 20:00 (gate closes at 20:30)
ChargeAdults 700 yen, Junior high school students 400 yen

Unryuin Temple is a branch temple of Sennyuji Temple, which is a family temple of the Imperial Family.
In addition to the picturesque "Shikishi Window," visitors can enjoy the reddish autumn leaves from the "Window of Enlightenment" and "Window of Lostness" rooms. When the garden is lit up at night, visitors can enjoy a different and ethereal view of the garden from the rooms with different atmospheres.
During the special fall exhibition, the sliding door painting "Ssangyong Fuu Rai-zu" by Mr. Yumezumi Dono will be open to the public. Visit in 2024, the year of the dragon, to see the dragons for the last time.

Autumn Special Open House
Date and Time/November 9, 2024 (Sat) - December 1, 2024 (Sun) 9:00 - 17:00 (Reception close / 16:30)
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Date and Time/ November 16, 2024 (Sat) - November 23, 2024 (Sat) Sunset - 21:00 (Reception close / 20:30)
Charge/400 yen
No day/night changeover

The approach from the main gate to the main hall is flanked on both sides by pine trees and colored leaves, which in autumn create a beautiful contrast between the green of the pine trees and the red of the colored leaves. At night, the garden facing the Kyakuden, the "Shikai Shoin no Niwa" and the autumn leaves are lit up, creating a fantastic scene different from that of the daytime.

Date and Time／ Saturday, November 16, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024, 18:00 - 20:30 (last admission / 20:00) *Closed on Saturday, November 23.
Charge/800 yen (free for elementary school students and under)

Konkai Komyo-ji Temple in Kurodani [Kurodani] originated from a hermitage built by Honen Shonin in the Kurodani area.
The tunnel of autumn leaves stretching from both sides of the hill and the three-storied pagoda at the back of the tunnel are exceptional sights. During the special nighttime viewing, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto from the temple grounds with the illuminated gate, and the autumn leaves reflected on the surface of the water in the "Garden of Purple Clouds" will captivate visitors.

Date and Time/November 15, 2024 (Friday) - December 8, 2024 (Sunday) 17:30 - 20:00
Charge/1000 yen

*Contact Kyoto Connect, Inc. for information on viewing.
Phone number: 075-203-2940
E-mail address: kyotoconnectreserve@gmail.com