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/November 5, 2022 (Saturday) - December 4, 2022 (Sunday)
Hours./ Autumn Temple Treasures Exhibition 9:00-17:00 (registration closes at 16:00)
light up　17:30 - 21:00 (Reception ends at 20:30)
ChargeAutumn Temple Treasures Exhibition ¥1,000 for adults, ¥400 for elementary, junior high and high school students
Light-up: 600 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).

Byodoin was originally established in 1052 when Yorimichi Fujiwara converted Uji-den, the villa of his father, Michinaga Fujiwara, into a temple.
The special nighttime viewing, which was suspended after the fall of 2019, will be held for the first time in three years to coincide with the 970th anniversary of the founding of the temple in 2022. The autumn leaves and the Phoenix Hall (National Treasure) built on the central island of Ajiike will be illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere. The scenic garden and Museum Hoshokan will be open to the public.

Period/ November 19 (Sat.), 20 (Sun.), 23 (Wed., holiday), 26 (Sat.), 27 (Sun.), December 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 2022
*Limited to 1,000 people each day,HPAdvance reservation required from
Hours.18:00~20:30 (last admission at 20:15)
Charge/Adults 1000 yen (junior high school students and older) *Free for elementary school students and younger (however, application with at least one adult is required)

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 and ginkgo trees on the temple grounds are in full bloom, creating a special seasonal atmosphere.
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 18 (Friday) to December 4 (Sunday), 2022 18:00 - 20:50 (last admission / 20:10) *Complete changeover between day and night
Charge/1000 yen

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 12, 2022 (Sat) - December 4, 2022 (Sun) 9:00 - 20:00
*Lighting is from sunset to 20:00 (last admission/19:40)
Charge/ Adults 1000 yen, children 500 yen *Tea cakes included

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 and Time/November 12 (Saturday) to December 3 (Saturday), 2022 17:30 to 21:30 (last admission/ 21:00)
ChargeAdults 800 yen, children 400 yen