Toji Temple Autumn Illumination 2026

Dates & time: October 31, 2026 (Sat) - December 13, 2026 (Sun) 18:00–21:30（受付は21:00まで）
cost: Night viewing: adults ¥1,000 / high-school students ¥500 (covers the illumination and the Kondo and Kodo at night; no group discounts or combined tickets)
Venue & access: Toji Temple (Kyoogokokuji) About 10 min on foot (0.6 km) from Kintetsu Toji Station, or about 15 min (1.1 km) from the Hachijo exit of JR Kyoto Station. By car, the temple car park charges ¥600 per 2 hours (¥300 per extra hour); it is closed on the 21st of every month for the Kobo-ichi market.

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There are 6 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Toji Temple (Kyoogokokuji), and 6 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Toji, a World Heritage temple within walking distance of Kyoto Station, opens its grounds after dark during the autumn-foliage season. The maples are illuminated and the National Treasure five-story pagoda rises over the lit garden. The Kondo (main hall) and Kodo (lecture hall) are also opened at night, letting you walk all the way around the Kodo's three-dimensional mandala of Buddhist statues conceived by Kukai. It runs every evening without closing days, so it works well as the last stop of a day spent at other foliage spots.

NOTE

Night special viewing includes

Autumn-foliage illumination of the grounds
Night viewing of the Kondo (National Treasure)
Night viewing of the Kodo (Important Cultural Property), where you can walk around the three-dimensional mandala

* The night ticket does not include the pagoda's first floor or the Treasure Museum

Daytime special openings in the same season (separate fees)

First floor of the five-story pagoda (National Treasure): Oct 31 - Dec 13, 8:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Treasure Museum autumn exhibition on the art and history of the pagoda: Sep 20 - Nov 25, 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Daytime combined ticket: adults ¥1,500 (Sep 20 - Oct 30), ¥2,000 including the pagoda first floor (Oct 31 - Nov 25)

* Open every day during the period

* The car park is closed on the 21st of each month (Kobo-ichi market)

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FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

The official site lists no advance booking; tickets are sold at the gate on the day. Admission ends at 21:00, so allow extra time if walking from Kyoto Station.

Does the night ticket include the inside of the pagoda?

No. The night ticket covers the illumination and the Kondo and Kodo only. The pagoda's first floor is opened in the daytime (8:00-17:00) during the same period for a separate fee, and there is no combined ticket.

Is it held in the rain?

The official site says there are no closing days during the period. No specific policy for severe weather is published, so check the official site on stormy days before heading out.

How much is it for children of junior-high age and under?

The official night-viewing price list shows only adult and high-school rates; no rate for junior-high age and under is stated. Check with the temple beforehand if you are bringing children.