Jul. 20, 2023 UPDATE

Chion-in Temple Special Night Viewing

- 知恩院夜間拝観 -
Traveler Friendly
You can enjoy this event by just looking, and the temple is also easy to get to.
Information
Japanese and English.
Languages spoken
Only Japanese.
PeriodSpring Special Entrance :March 24th - April 2nd, 2023 Autumn Special Entrance: November 16th - December 2nd, 2023
VenueChion-in Temple
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Jul. 20, 2023 UPDATE

Chion-in Temple Special Night Viewing

- 知恩院夜間拝観 -
Traveler Friendly
You can enjoy this event by just looking, and the temple is also easy to get to.
Information
Japanese and English.
Languages spoken
Only Japanese.
8955 23 --- 0 reviews
PeriodSpring Special Entrance :March 24th - April 2nd, 2023 Autumn Special Entrance: November 16th - December 2nd, 2023
VenueChion-in Temple
Story & Recommendation
Special Night Viewing at Chion-in Temple takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn
Chion-in is a Pure Land Buddhism temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama area, and every year, in spring and autumn, they hold a special night viewing event. In spring the special night viewing is held at the same time as the famous Higashiyama Hanatoro event, where the whole area of Higashiyama is lit up by lanterns, and the one in autumn in November when the autumn leaves are at their best. During this event the garden well known as one of the most beautiful of the Showa period, Yuzenen Garden, and the huge Sanmon Gate are illuminated by LED lights, enveloping the temple with a mysterious aura. Also, during this event you also have a chance to hear about the temple and Buddhism from the priests of the temple. The atmosphere at the temple is very different between night and day, so remember to add this temple to your Kyoto itinerary! ▼Click here for Writer's Blog https://sharing-kyoto.com/Blog/b_chionin
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Details
Event time
Spring: 5:45-9:30 p.m. (Entrance until 9 p.m.) Autumn: 5:30-9:30 p.m. (Entrance until 9 p.m.)
Cancellations
Not canceled in case of rain.
Price range
Adults, including high school students: 800 yen, elementary and middle school students: 400 yen.
Credit cards
Not accepted.
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