Kiyomizu-dera Pink Light-up & Drone Show 2026

Dates & time: October 20, 2026 (Tue) 18:45–21:30 (evening special opening; last entry 21:00)
cost: ¥500 for the evening opening (donated in full to JBCRG)
Venue & access: Kiyomizu-dera Temple From JR Kyoto Station, take city bus 206 or 100 to Gojo-zaka, then walk about 10 minutes uphill. There is no parking at the temple.

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For one night only, on October 20, Kiyomizu-dera bathes its Main Hall and the Kannon statue in pink light under the theme "Toward a World Without Breast Cancer." The ¥500 admission for the evening opening goes in full to JBCRG, a non-profit breast cancer clinical research group. The evening opens with a memorial service, and two drone shows light up the sky above the temple. The event is part of the breast cancer campaign that The Estée Lauder Companies has held with Kiyomizu-dera since 2013. It is a rare chance to see the famous wooden stage after dark before the busy autumn-foliage light-up season begins.

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TRADMAN'S BONSAI special exhibition (Kyodo hall): Oct 1-20, 10:00-17:00. ¥1,000, or ¥500 during the evening opening
A pink ribbon made of Suntory Flowers' pink "Princettia" plants decorates the West Gate stairs (Oct 20, viewable without admission)

* Only part of the grounds is open during the evening opening

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FAQ

Where does the admission fee go?

The full ¥500 for the evening opening is donated to JBCRG, a non-profit group that carries out breast cancer clinical research.

What time are the drone shows?

There are two shows, at 19:00 and 20:15, each lasting about 15 minutes. They may be cancelled in bad weather.

What is the last entry time?

Last entry is 21:00, and the gates close at 21:30.