Festival & seasonal event in Kyoto
Daigoji Temple (World Heritage) Autumn Night Viewing
A limited-time evening visit inspired by the maple-viewing party Toyotomi Hideyoshi dreamed of but never held. Walk past the illuminated National Treasure Golden Hall and Five-Story Pagoda and the autumn colors of the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens. Day and night visits are separate; last entry 8:10 PM.
- Dates
- Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 18:00 – 20:50
- Venue
- Daigoji Temple
- Nearest station
- Daigo
- Admission
- General 1,500 yen (1,400 yen with online advance booking)
About this event
Daigoji's evening viewing is built around a maple-viewing party that Toyotomi Hideyoshi dreamed of but never held. After dark, the National Treasure Golden Hall and Five-Story Pagoda are lit, along with the autumn colors of the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens. It is a short season, from late November into early December.
Highlights
- The illuminated National Treasure Five-Story Pagoda
- The National Treasure Golden Hall at night
- Autumn maples in the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens
- Good for
- For visitors who want a World Heritage temple and autumn leaves at night, away from central Kyoto.
Good to know before you go
- Day and night visits are separate admissions.
- Last entry 8:10 PM.
- Online advance booking is 100 yen cheaper.
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FAQ
- What is Daigoji Temple (World Heritage) Autumn Night Viewing?
- Daigoji's evening viewing is built around a maple-viewing party that Toyotomi Hideyoshi dreamed of but never held. After dark, the National Treasure Golden Hall and Five-Story Pagoda are lit, along with the autumn colors of the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens. It is a short season, from late November into early December.
- When is Daigoji Temple (World Heritage) Autumn Night Viewing?
- From Nov 20 (Fri) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 18:00 – 20:50
- How much does it cost?
- General 1,500 yen (1,400 yen with online advance booking)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Daigoji Temple. The nearest station is Daigo.
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