Chishakuin Autumn Light-up 2026 (Chisan Koyozuki)

Dates & time: November 7, 2026 (Sat) - December 6, 2026 (Sun) 17:00–21:00 (last entry 20:40)
Price & booking: ¥1,500 (as listed on the campaign site; child rates and other details are due in late October) Priority-entry tickets are planned for sale on EX Tabisaki Yoyaku, JR Central's travel booking service; buying them requires a membership in JR Central's EX services (Express Reservation or smartEX). The sale date and how general admission works are due to be announced in late October on the Souda Kyoto, Iko autumn campaign site.
Venue & access: Chishakuin Temple From Kyoto Station, take a city bus to Higashiyama-Shichijo, then walk about 5 minutes.

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Why You Should Visit

Chishakuin, head temple of the Chisan branch of Shingon Buddhism in Kyoto's Higashiyama-Shichijo area, is launching a new evening light-up event this autumn. The maples in the temple grounds will appear to float above a sea of clouds created with mist, and the approach will be lined with paper lanterns. By day the temple is known for its National Treasure screen paintings by Hasegawa Tohaku and his school and for its classic pond garden. It is part of JR Central's "Souda Kyoto, Iko" autumn campaign, and full details are due in late October.

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Announced so far

Illuminated autumn maples rising out of a mist "sea of clouds" in the temple grounds
Paper lanterns lining the approach to the temple

* Full details, including which parts of the temple are open, are due around late October on the campaign site

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FAQ

Do I need to book in advance?

Priority-entry tickets are planned on EX Tabisaki Yoyaku (EX membership required). How to get in without booking will be explained when details are announced in late October.

What time is last entry?

Last entry is 20:40 and the event ends at 21:00. The lights come on at 17:00.

Is this an annual event?

It is a new event, launched in autumn 2026. It is organized by the Chisan Koyozuki executive committee and promoted as part of JR Central's "Souda Kyoto, Iko" campaign.