［2023] 24 Recommended Autumn Foliage Light-Ups in Kyoto
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2024.6.10
Head temple of Jodo sect [Chion-in Temple]
It 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. In the Edo period (1603-1867), Tokugawa Ieyasu, who believed in the Jodo sect, designated the temple as his family temple in Kyoto, and its domain expanded. The Sanmon Gate, a national treasure, is one of the largest wooden gates in Japan.
In spring, cherry blossom trees can be seen in a wide area from Mt. Higashiyama Kacho to Higashioji Street. In autumn, the autumn leaves of Japanese maple and zelkova are beautiful, and the autumn leaves of Yuzen-en and Hojo garden are especially spectacular. During the special nighttime viewings during both seasons, various parts of the precincts are lit up, including Japan's largest wooden double gate, the "National Treasure Sanmon Gate."
National Treasure "Mieido"
Also, the large bell on New Year's Eve, known as one of Japan's three major temple bells, is famous, and the sight of 17 monks working together to ring it is a masterpiece.
Autumn leaves of Yuzen-en
［Cherry blossom viewing information]
Best time to see: late March to early April
Chion-in Spring Light-up 2025
Period / Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - Sunday, April 6, 2025
Hours: 17:45-21:30 (reception closes at 21:00)
Admission fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students
［Autumn Foliage Season Information]
Best time to visit: Mid-November to late November
Chion-in Temple
- Zionin
- 400 Hayashishitacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- 5 min. walk from bus stop "Chion-in-mae".
8 min. walk from Exit 1 of Higashiyama Subway Station - Tel.075-531-2111
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No parking
*It is not possible to come to the mountain by passenger car.
- https://www.instagram.com/chion_in/
- https://www.chion-in.or.jp/
[Normal visit]
Hours: Yuzen-en 9:00-16:00, Hojo Garden 9:00-15:50
Common ticket sales end at 15:20.
*Gate closes at 16:30
*Opening and closing times vary depending on the month (changes due to New Year holidays and events)
admission fee
Yuzen-en / Adults 300 yen, elementary and junior high school students 150 yen
Hojo Garden/adults 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen
Common garden ticket / adults 500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 250 yen
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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