Shogoin Temple Autumn Special Opening 2026

Next date: Today (Fri, Oct 30) Open (10:00–16:00, last entry 16:00)
Dates & time: Oct 30 (Fri) · 31 (Sat) · Nov 1 (Sun) · 3 (Tue) · 6 (Fri) · 7 (Sat), 2026 +11 more 10:00〜16:00（受付終了）
Price & booking: Adults ¥800, junior high to university students ¥600, elementary school age and under free (with a guardian). Groups of 15+: ¥700 each No reservation needed for individuals. Groups of 10 or more should book in advance through Kyoto Shunju (fax 075-231-6420).
Venue & access: Shogoin Monzeki Temple, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto About 4 minutes on foot from the Kumano Jinja-mae city bus stop, or about 12 minutes east from Exit 5 of Keihan Jingu-Marutamachi Station

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Why You Should Visit

Shogoin, head temple of the Shugendo mountain-ascetic tradition, opens its normally closed Shinden hall to the public each autumn. The Shinden, which once served as a temporary imperial palace for Emperor Kokaku, holds about 180 gold-leaf screen and wall paintings by Kano Einou and Kano Masunobu, and around 120 of them are on view up close. This year the opening is part of the 400th anniversary of the Kan'ei imperial procession, with an exhibition on Emperor Go-Mizunoo and Shogoin: the interior of the shoin hall (an Important Cultural Property) said to have been designed with the emperor's involvement, plus his calligraphy, including three works shown for the first time. Open on set days, mainly Fridays, weekends and holidays.

Schedule

10月

日月火水木金土 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

11月

日月火水木金土 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

12月

日月火水木金土 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Open (10:00–16:00, last entry 16:00) Open + traditional craftsmen exhibition は祝日

NOTE

Areas open

Main entrance and Shisha-no-ma (Kano school gold-leaf paintings)
Shinden hall (including the Jodan-no-ma)
Main hall (Fudo Myoo and Chisho Daishi statues, both Important Cultural Properties)
Shoin hall (Important Cultural Property, special exhibition)

Exhibition highlights

Emperor Go-Mizunoo's calligraphy "Nin" and the plaque "Kentan"
First showing: his calligraphy "Shakamunibutsu" and "Shishi fushusetsu", and a poem card
Kano Tan'yu's "Tomogashima Island in Kishu" and "Shaka Triad"

*Exhibits may change

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FAQ

Is it open every day?

No. It opens only on set days, mainly Fridays, weekends and holidays. It is closed November 27–29 and may close at short notice for temple ceremonies.

Can I take photos?

Photography is generally not allowed, though a few spots are marked as OK on site.

Is there parking?

Parking space is limited. The temple is about 4 minutes on foot from the Kumano Jinja-mae city bus stop.