Manganji Temple Autumn Leaves Light-Up 2026

Dates & time: November 10, 2026 (Tue) - November 30, 2026 (Mon) Light-up after sunset (start time not yet announced)
cost: Whether an admission fee applies to the light-up has not been announced.
Venue & access: Manganji Temple (Kawanishi) Nearest stations: JR Kawanishi-Ikeda or Hankyu Hibarigaoka-Hanayashiki. Take Hankyu Bus route 150 bound for Atagohara Golf Course and get off at Manganji. Free parking for visitors (limited on event days).

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Why You Should Visit

Manganji, a mountain temple in Kawanishi, lights up the autumn leaves in its grounds for its November Kanpue (maple-viewing) gathering, running November 10–30. On the 14th, the Mangan-to ceremony lights wish-bearing talismans in a large stone lantern, and on the 21st the Senbon Rosoku event fills the grounds with a thousand candles, followed in the evening by ryuteki and nokan flute music in the main hall's corridor. Daytime plans include Japanese instrument performances, a haiku gathering, yoga, workshops and food trucks, and the temple's Kintoki Chaya serves house-made Manganji soba. A good pick if you want to see the foliage by day and by candlelight on the same visit.

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Lights of the Kanpue

Mangan-to: wish-bearing talismans are lit in a large stone lantern
Senbon Rosoku: a thousand candles, each carrying a wish

Daytime events

Japanese instrument performances, haiku gathering, yoga, workshops and food trucks (dates for each not yet announced)

Food in the grounds

Kintoki Chaya: Manganji soba (zaru soba) ¥900, served from 10:30 until sold out
Kissabo En: regular hours 10:00–14:00, takeout 16:00–19:00. The limited "Otera Gozen" temple lunch set with drink is ¥1,800; reservations recommended. The main dish changes weekly

*Inquiries: Manganji Temple 072-759-2452

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FAQ

When are the Senbon Rosoku and Mangan-to held?

Mangan-to is on November 14 and Senbon Rosoku on November 21. On the 21st there is also a flute performance in the main hall corridor from 17:00.

Can I go by car?

There is free parking for visitors, but space is limited on temple event days.

Can I eat at the temple?

Kintoki Chaya serves Manganji soba (¥900, from 10:30 until sold out), and Kissabo En offers a limited temple lunch set (¥1,800, reservations recommended).

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