Okadera Temple Autumn Leaves Light-Up 2026

Next date: Sat, Nov 21 Light-up (17:00–21:00, last entry 20:30)
Dates & time: Nov 21 (Sat) · 22 (Sun) · 23 (Mon) · 28 (Sat) · 29 (Sun), 2026 17:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30)
cost: Admission ¥500 (free for elementary school children and younger)
Venue & access: Okadera Temple, Asuka From Kintetsu Kashiharajingu-mae or Asuka Station, take the Asuka loop bus to "Okadera-mae," then walk 10 minutes.

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Why You Should Visit

For just five evenings in the autumn-leaf season, Okadera in Asuka Village stays open after dark. Wagasa paper umbrellas are lit in front of the three-story pagoda, a tower of umbrellas is colored with projection mapping, and the purification fountain glows with glass marbles. Okadera is one of the temples in the "Pilgrimage of Light," alongside Tsubosakadera and Muroji, which hold night openings in the same season. In 2026 it opens on the November 21–23 holiday weekend and on November 28 and 29. A day exploring Asuka followed by an evening climb up to the temple makes an easy plan.

Schedule

11月

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Light-up (17:00–21:00, last entry 20:30) は祝日

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Highlights

Wagasa umbrella lanterns in front of the three-story pagoda
An umbrella tower lit with projection mapping
The purification fountain glowing with glass marbles

* The approach and grounds have many steps and are dark underfoot at night.

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出典: あをによしなら旅ネット（奈良県観光公式サイト）

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FAQ

What is the last entry time?

The light-up runs 17:00–21:00, and the last entry is at 20:30.

Is it held on weekdays?

In 2026 it is held on five days: November 21, 22, 23, 28 and 29. The only weekday is the national holiday on the 23rd.

Do children need to pay?

Elementary school children and younger are free. Admission is ¥500.