Shoren-in Temple Autumn Night Viewing 2026

Dates & time: November 6, 2026 (Fri) - December 6, 2026 (Sun) 18:00–22:00（最終受付21:30）
cost: Adults ¥1,500; elementary to high school students ¥1,000
Venue & access: Shoren-in Temple, Higashiyama, Kyoto 5 minutes' walk from the Jingu-michi stop on city bus 5, or 5 minutes' walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai subway line. No parking.

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Shoren-in Temple, Higashiyama, Kyoto, and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Shoren-in, a monzeki temple in the Awataguchi area of Higashiyama, opens for special night viewing in autumn. Inspired by its principal image, Shijoko Nyorai, "a Buddha wrapped in light," the entire grounds are illuminated. You can see the autumn leaves both from inside the halls and while strolling the pond garden, and the temple's protected giant camphor tree and bamboo grove are lit up too. Night viewing is separate from daytime admission. Close to Chion-in and Heian Shrine, it suits anyone spending an autumn evening in Higashiyama.

NOTE

Night viewing is separate from daytime admission (visitors are swapped over)
Held at Shoren-in only; not at the Shogunzuka Seiryuden

* Enquiries: Shoren-in 075-561-2345

Autumn Leaves Night View History Heritage Date Limited Time

出典: 京都観光Navi（京都市観光協会）

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FAQ

If I visit during the day, can I stay for the night viewing?

No. Day and night viewings are separate, so you need to enter again for the night session.

Can I drive there?

There is no parking at night. Use the city bus or subway.

Is the Shogunzuka Seiryuden also lit up?

Not this time. Only the Shoren-in grounds are open at night.