Omido Kannon-ji Temple Light-up 2026

Dates & time: November 20, 2026 (Fri) - November 23, 2026 (Mon) 17:00〜20:00
cost: Free to view the light-up. Night viewing of the National Treasure Eleven-faced Kannon: 500 yen
Venue & access: Omido Kannon-ji Temple and surroundings From Miyamaki Station (Kintetsu Kyoto Line) or JR Miyamaki Station (JR Gakkentoshi Line), take a Nara Kotsu bus to Fugenji and walk about 5 minutes. Parking at Fugenji Fureai no Eki (limited spaces)

There are 1 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Omido Kannon-ji Temple and surroundings. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For four nights in November, Omido Kannon-ji in the Fugenji district of Kyotanabe lights up its grounds after dark. The autumn leaves and main hall are illuminated, bamboo lanterns line the approach, and Japanese umbrella installations glow in the precincts. During the event you can see the temple's National Treasure, the standing Eleven-faced Kannon, at night, and there is a photo spot styled after an outdoor tea ceremony. Viewing the light-up is free, and food booths join the event in 2026. A quieter alternative to central Kyoto's crowded autumn spots for an evening temple walk.

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Highlights

Illuminated Japanese umbrella installations
Approach lined with bamboo lanterns
Photo spot styled after an outdoor tea ceremony (nodate)

Wishes in the bamboo lanterns

Write a wish on a "shukugan-shi" paper used in the approach's bamboo lanterns; it is placed along the approach during the light-up and ritually burned on New Year's Eve after the joya bell is rung
¥1,000 (individuals), ¥3,000 (companies and groups, usable as advertising). Limited to the first 50 lanterns. Applicants receive blessed prayer beads from the temple
Pick up the paper (with the temple's goshuin seal) at the application desk, write your wish at home and bring it back
Applications: Oct 1 (Thu) – Nov 8 (Sun)
Where: Kyotanabe City Tourist Information Center "Kyotanabe Gyokuroan" (Shokokaikan 1F), 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays (except holidays)

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出典: 京田辺市観光協会

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FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Viewing the light-up is free. The night viewing of the National Treasure Eleven-faced Kannon costs 500 yen.

What time does it start?

17:00 to 20:00 on all four days.

Is there food available?

Eight vendors rotate over the four days. Senba MIYABI (egg sandwiches) is there every day; the others vary by day.

Is there parking?

Parking is available at Fugenji Fureai no Eki, though spaces are limited.