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Kodaiji Autumn Night Viewing 2026

23 Oct 2026 — 13 Dec 2026

The illuminated bamboo grove at Kodaiji in an earlier season.
The illuminated bamboo grove at Kodaiji in an earlier season. Photo: 2013. Photo: salchuiwt from Japan / Photo source · CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no alteration of depicted content.

About the event

Pair an evening temple visit with a daytime walk through Higashiyama. Lighting changes the appearance of the garden; autumn colour varies through the long season. Entoku-in next door has separate admission and its own closure dates.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
Lights from 17:00; reception until 21:30; closes 22:00.
Admission
Adults ¥800; junior/high-school ¥400.
Tickets & booking
Check Kodaiji’s latest visitor information before travel.
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Location & access

Kodaiji Temple

Kodaiji Temple

Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto

Getting here

Use the official venue map for the visitor entrance.

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More in the same neighbourhood

Dates may differ. Check each event before combining visits.

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Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Night Viewing 2026

Illuminated temple buildings, autumn foliage and a blue beam of light above Kyoto’s Higashiyama hills.

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple