Kyorinbo Temple Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026

Dates & time: November 14, 2026 (Sat) - December 6, 2026 (Sun) 17:30–19:30 (last entry 19:00)
cost: Adults ¥1,000 / elementary and junior high school students ¥300
Venue & access: Kyorinbo Temple ("Stone Temple") About 10 minutes by taxi from JR Azuchi Station (about 60 minutes on foot). By car, about 20 minutes from Ryuo IC or Gamo IC on the Meishin Expressway (parking for 100 cars).

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Why You Should Visit

Kyorinbo, known as the "Stone Temple", sits in the hills of Azuchi in Omihachiman, Shiga, and lights up its grounds on autumn evenings during the foliage season. More than 300 large maple trees across the 2,000-tsubo (about 6,600 square meters) temple grounds are illuminated together with the bamboo groves that surround them. The temple has a scenic garden attributed to Kobori Enshu and is open to visitors only in limited seasons. Daytime visits are also possible, and evening entry closes at 19:00. A good choice if you want autumn leaves at a quiet mountain temple away from the Kyoto crowds.

NOTE

Daytime autumn opening

Open daily Nov 1 – Dec 15, 9:30–16:30 (from 8:30 during the light-up period)
Daytime admission is also adults ¥1,000 / elementary and junior high school students ¥300 (adults ¥800 on October weekends and holidays)

Highlights

More than 300 large maples and the bamboo groves lit by 150 lights
A scenic garden attributed to Kobori Enshu

On the grounds

Tripods, monopods, long sketching sessions and drone photography are not permitted

* Groups arriving by bus must contact the temple in advance

Autumn Leaves Night View History Heritage Photo Spots Date

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

No reservation is mentioned for individual visitors. Groups arriving by bus need to contact the temple in advance.

Can I get there by train?

The nearest station is JR Azuchi, about 10 minutes away by taxi. Walking takes around 60 minutes along hillside roads, so a taxi is the practical choice in the evening.

Can I use a tripod?

Tripods and monopods are not permitted, and neither is drone photography.