From November 1 (Fri.) to December 1 (Sun.), 2024, the "Exhibition of Light and Color of Wagasa" will be held at the Noh Room in Zuishin-in Temple, decorated with colorful Japanese umbrellas. It is worth seeing the beautiful harmony of the red and orange autumn leaves decorating the temple and the colors of the wagasa decorated in the glittering Noh Room.
In addition, from November 22 (Fri.), Japanese umbrellas will be added to the garden and three other outdoor locations, and special nighttime illuminated viewing will be available. Don't miss this special seasonal experience.

Place/Zuishin-in
Wagasa Exhibition
Period / Friday, November 1, 2024 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
Hours/9:00-16:00 (closing time/16:30)
Fees: Adults 1,000 yen, junior high and high school students 500 yen

Autumn Night Special Viewing
Period / November 22 (Friday) to December 1 (Sunday), 2024
Hours: 18:00 - 20:00 (closing at 20:30)
Fee/700 yen, junior high school students 400 yen

From November 1 (Friday) to December 8 (Sunday), 2024, "NAKED Night Walk™ Hieizan Sakamoto" will be held in the Hieizan Sakamoto area (Sakamoto, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture), which has been selected as a national Important Preservation District for Traditional Buildings, as an autumn night walk event to explore historical buildings and autumn leaves. This year, the Shogenji Temple, which is said to be the birthplace of Saicho, the founder of Enryakuji Temple and revered as a special sacred place, will be illuminated for the first time. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing autumn evening strolling through the temple grounds illuminated by warm lights inspired by dandelion flowers and enjoying refreshments from food trucks.

Place／Hiyoshi approach, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Seigenji Temple, former Chikurinin Temple, etc.
Period / Friday, November 1, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Time / 【Hiyoshi approach, Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine, Seigenji Temple】17:00〜21:00
Old Chikurinin] 18:00 - 20:30 (18:00 - / 18:40 - / 19:20 - / 20:00 - Limited to 50 people each time)
The former Chikurin-in Temple is open only on Fridays through Sundays and national holidays.
Fee／Former Chikurin-in (fee-based area): 1,000 yen
Admission to other areas is free.

From November 15 (Fri.) to December 1 (Sun.), 2024, Umekoji Park will host the "Autumn Leaves Festival. ［This popular event lights up the maple trees in the Japanese garden "Suzaku-no-niwa" (Suzaku Garden), which is the pride of Umekoji Park, and the "upside-down maple leaves" that vividly appear in the shallow pond in the center of the park have been widely spread on SNS, delighting many visitors from Japan and abroad. The "Quiz de Momiji" for elementary school students, in which they can win a souvenir by answering a quiz, is also recommended for visitors with children. Enjoy the quiet and spacious atmosphere of the park and relax and enjoy the autumn leaves at night.

Location / Umekoji Park
Period / Friday, November 15, 2024 - Sunday, December 01, 2024 *Closed on Monday, November 18 and Monday, November 25, 2024
Hours: 17:00 - 21:00 (last admission at 20:30)
Admission: Adults 600 yen, elementary school students 300 yen (100 yen discount for elementary and junior high school students residing in Kyoto City), preschool children free
100 yen discount with same-day admission ticket to Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto Railway Museum, and VIVA SQUARE KYOTO

From November 16 (Sat) to December 15 (Sun), 2024, Shoseien Autumn Lights, a special autumn nighttime viewing will be held at Shoseien (枳殻邸), the enclave grounds of Higashi Honganji Temple. Based on the concept of "the colors of the four seasons," the garden will be decorated with lighting effects that incorporate the colors of nature from season to season, and there will also be a variety of interactive contents. Enjoy an autumn evening in the garden brilliantly lit up.

Place: Shoseien Garden (trifoliate orange garden)
Period / Saturday, November 16, 2024 - Sunday, December 15, 2024
Hours: 17:30 - 21:30 (last admission at 21:00)
Fee (donation for garden maintenance)/Adults 1000 yen, junior high and high school students 500 yen, elementary school students and younger free
Other contents are available for a separate fee.

Selected Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2024" will be held from November 21 (Thu.) to 24 (Sun.), 2024 [at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine].
In addition to comparing and purchasing more than 100 varieties of plum wine, including plum wine from all over Japan and plum wine that won gold, silver, and bronze awards at the "National Umeshu (plum wine) Product Fair 2024," visitors can enjoy paid tasting and lottery sales of rare Otter plum wine, new drinks, and a collaborative menu featuring Kyoto's food culture and plum wine. The ticket includes admission to the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine Maple Garden (*no tea cakes), so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of autumn leaves while tasting plum wine.

Place/Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Period / November 21 (Thursday) to 24 (Sunday), 2024
Thursday, November 21, 11:00-18:00
Friday, November 22, 11:00-18:00
Saturday, November 23, 11:00-18:00
Sunday, November 24, 11:00-16:00
Fee: 3000 yen in advance (30 ume sen), 3000 yen at the door (25 ume sen)
Ume sen/coins for use in exchange for tasting ume sake or for content.
For ticket details, please contacthere

From November 15 (Fri.) to December 8 (Sun.), 2024, a special nighttime viewing will be held at Rikao-in Temple (Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture).
［The elegant illumination of the temple, which takes full advantage of the temple's charm, is a popular event that drew a full house last year. The event is limited to 150 people per day (advance reservations required), so be sure to check it out.
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Location／Kaoin Temple
Period / Friday, November 15, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Hours: 17:30 - 20:00 (last admission at 19:30)
Fee/3,000 yen (with green tea and Japanese sweets)