Jun. 22, 2022 UPDATE
Kangetsu-no-yube (Moon-viewing party)
- 観月の夕べ -Traveler Friendly
Even if you don’t understand Japanese, you will surely enjoy the elegant atmosphere in this event. Please also check the official English website!
Information
English brochure is available
Languages spoken
Japanese
PeriodSeptember 10 - 12, 2022
VenueDaikaku-ji Temple
Story & Recommendation
Enjoy beautiful moon reflected on the surface of the river and in the sky from the boat
Kangetsu-no-yube, the moon-viewing party, is an annual event held in Daikaku-ji Temple where is well known as a flower temple since Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) was originated in this temple. Daikaku-ji Temple was established in 876 in Arashiyama area and it used to be a Rikyu (villa) of Saga emperor at the early Heian period, about 1,200 years ago. Since the premises in the site are really large, there are a lot of enjoyable spots, including a pond with a beautiful garden, a picture of dragon on the ceiling, and some traditional buildings that you can’t miss!
Kangetsu-no-yube (Moon-viewing party) began when Emperor Saga floated a boat on the Osawa-no-ike Pond on the night of the harvest moon and had a party with persons of culture and aristocrats. Enjoy the precious occasion when you can see both the brilliant moon in the night sky and the reflection on the calm surface of the water. An altar from where you can view the moon is set up and Buddhist service under the moon (6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.) is held during the term (referred to an official website). This event will be held during the moon-viewing season (normally in October) for three days.
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http://sharing-kyoto.com/Blog/b_Kangetsu_no_YubePart2/
Details
Event time
5:30 pm - 9pm
Cancellations
Depending on the weather, the event schedules may be changed and the Ryu-tou Gekishu boat service may be canceled.
Price range
Admission fee:Adult JPY500 / Child JPY300(Not including entrance fee of daytime visit.)
Credit cards
Not available
Please come to the boat boarding area on time if you ride on the Ryu-tou Gekishu boat. As visitors gather and make a line at once, you may not be able to ride when you would like. Please also be advised that the advanced reservation is NOT available.