Rurikoin Temple Autumn Special Opening 2026

Dates & time: October 1, 2026 (Thu) - December 13, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)
・During the reservation-only period (Nov 13–Dec 6): 9:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
Price & booking: ¥2,000 (junior high and high school students ¥1,000 with student ID) No reservation is needed from Oct 1 to Nov 12 and from Dec 7 to 13. Nov 13 to Dec 6 is reservation-only; the return-postcard lottery (postmarked by Aug 20) has closed.
Venue & access: Rurikoin Temple, Yase, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto About 13 min walk from Yase-Hieizanguchi Station (Eizan Electric Railway). No parking

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Why You Should Visit

Rurikoin, a temple in Yase at the foot of Mount Hiei, opens its gates only during special viewing seasons in spring, summer and autumn. The autumn opening runs from October 1 to December 13 and is famous for its "reflection foliage": maple leaves in the garden mirrored on the polished desks of the second-floor study hall. The moss of the Ruri Garden, which seems to glow a lapis blue, and the maples along the approach from the gate are also highlights. Peak color usually arrives from late November to early December. From November 13 to December 6 entry is by reservation only, so October and early November, when no booking is needed, are an option for seeing the first colors.

Schedule

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No reservation (10:00–17:00, last entry 16:30) Lottery winners only (9:00–18:00, applications closed) は祝日

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Highlights

Autumn leaves reflected on the desks of the second-floor study hall
The moss garden "Ruri no Niwa"
Maples along the approach from the gate to the study hall

Reservation period (Nov 13 – Dec 6)

Only lottery winners can enter; no same-day reservations
Bring the reply postcard and photo ID for every visitor
Children of elementary-school age and under need no reservation (one per adult)

Typical peak

Late November to early December

Children

Elementary school age and under: one child free per adult, ¥1,000 from the second child

*The temple can only be visited during special opening periods

History Heritage Culture Art Autumn Leaves Limited Time Half Day

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FAQ

Can I visit without a reservation?

Yes, from October 1 to November 12 and December 7 to 13. November 13 to December 6 is reservation-only, and the postcard lottery has already closed.

When are the autumn leaves at their best?

Usually from late November to early December. In October the maples are still mostly green, just starting to turn.

Can I go by car?

Rurikoin has no parking. It is about a 13-minute walk from Yase-Hieizanguchi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway.