Kinpusen-ji Zaodo: Secret Buddha Special Viewing 2026

Dates & time: October 24, 2026 (Sat) - November 30, 2026 (Mon) 8:30〜16:00（法要時は入堂制限あり）
cost: Adults ¥1,600 / junior & senior high school students ¥1,200 / elementary school students ¥800 (group discounts available)
Venue & access: Kinpusen-ji Temple, Zaodo Hall From Kintetsu Yoshino Station, take the Yoshinoyama Ropeway to the summit station, then walk 10 minutes. By car, use the parking in Yoshinoyama.

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kinpusen-ji Temple, Zaodo Hall, and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

At Kinpusen-ji on Mt. Yoshino, the three hidden principal images of Zao Gongen enshrined in the Zaodo main hall go on view for a limited time. Normally kept behind closed doors, they are shown in spring and autumn to raise funds for the major restoration of the temple's National Treasure Niomon Gate. The autumn viewing runs from October 24 to November 30. During the same period, the Honjido inner hall behind the Zaodo hosts "Kojin wo Omou", an exhibition of paintings by artist Daiji Matsuda. If you are heading to Yoshino this season, it is a chance to see images that are usually hidden.

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"Kojin wo Omou", a painting exhibition by Daiji Matsuda, in the Honjido inner hall behind the Zaodo

※Entry to the hall may be restricted during Buddhist services

※Inquiries: Kinpusen-ji (0746-32-8371)

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FAQ

Can the hidden images be seen at any time?

No. They are normally hidden and can only be seen during the special viewing period. This autumn it runs from Saturday, October 24 to Monday, November 30, 2026.

Is there anything to note about viewing hours?

Hours are 8:30–16:00, and entry to the hall may be restricted during Buddhist services.

What do the admission fees support?

The special viewing is held to raise funds for the major restoration of the National Treasure Niomon Gate.