Ginkakuji Temple Autumn Special Viewing 2026

Dates & time: November 1, 2026 (Sun) - December 5, 2026 (Sat) 受付 10:00／11:00／12:00／13:30／14:30／15:30（各回約30分）
cost: ¥2,000 special viewing fee (with souvenir), plus the regular admission fee
Venue & access: Ginkakuji (Jisho-ji) Temple, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto Get off at the Ginkakuji-michi city bus stop

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Ginkakuji (Jisho-ji) Temple, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

During the autumn special viewing at Ginkakuji (Jisho-ji), visitors can enter the main hall, the National Treasure Togudo and the Rouseitei on a guided tour. Togudo holds an Amida Buddha statue, a statue of Ashikaga Yoshimasa and the Dojinsai study room, and Rouseitei has sliding-door paintings by Okuda Genso. There are six tours a day of about 20 people each, filled first-come on the day, and each lasts about 30 minutes. Guides speak Japanese only.

History Heritage Culture Art Autumn Leaves Limited Time

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

No reservations. Write your name on the sign-up sheet on the day; places are first-come, about 20 per tour. Groups of seven or more are not accepted.

Can I take photos?

Photography, audio or video recording, note-taking and sketching are not allowed during the tour. Bare feet (including stockings only) are not permitted.