Umekoji Park Autumn Leaves Light-up 2026

Dates & time: November 13, 2026 (Fri) - November 29, 2026 (Sun) 17:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30)
・Closed: Nov 16 (Mon) and Nov 24 (Tue)
cost: Adults ¥600 / elementary school students ¥300 / preschoolers free (¥100 off with a same-day ticket stub from VIVA SQUARE KYOTO, Kyoto Aquarium or Kyoto Railway Museum)
Venue & access: Suzaku Garden, Umekoji Park Right by Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station on the JR Sagano Line (about 15 minutes' walk from JR Kyoto Station). The park's only parking is reserved for visitors with disabilities and elderly visitors.

There are 2 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Suzaku Garden, Umekoji Park, and 7 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

An evening illumination held during the autumn foliage season at Suzaku Garden, the Japanese garden inside Umekoji Park just west of Kyoto Station. About 150 maples and red pines are lit up, and the shallow pond called Mizukagami ("water mirror") reflects the leaves upside down on its surface, a favorite shot for photographers. Unlike many temple light-ups, it is within walking distance of Kyoto Station, so it fits easily after a day at the Kyoto Aquarium or the Kyoto Railway Museum next door. At ¥600 for adults, it is an affordable way to end a day of sightseeing with night-time autumn colors.

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Highlights

About 150 maples and red pines illuminated
Upside-down reflections of the leaves in the shallow Mizukagami pond

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出典: 京都市都市緑化協会公式サイト（2025年開催ページ）

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FAQ

What is the latest time I can enter?

The light-up runs from 17:00 to 21:00, with last entry at 20:30.

Are there any closed days during the period?

Yes. The garden is closed on November 16 (Mon) and November 24 (Tue).

Are there any discounts?

Showing a same-day ticket stub from VIVA SQUARE KYOTO, the Kyoto Aquarium or the Kyoto Railway Museum gets you ¥100 off. Preschoolers enter free.