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Izumo Daijingu Shrine Autumn Leaves Light-Up 2026

KC
Kameoka
Izumo Daijingu Shrine
Dates
Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon)
Hours
17:00 – 20:00
Price
Free
Where
Izumo Daijingu Shrine (Kameoka)
Pochikichi
Here's the highlight

Three nights to see the leaves at Tanba Province's first-ranked shrine

Good to know

Open until20:00from 17:00
PriceFree

Tanba Province's first-ranked shrine lights its autumn leaves for just three days, November 21 to 23, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Buses in Kameoka are infrequent, so plan your return in advance.

Dates
Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon)
Hours
17:00 – 20:00
Venue
Izumo Daijingu Shrine
Nearest station
Kameoka
Admission
Free

About this event

Izumo Daijingu, the first-ranked shrine of old Tanba Province, is one of the stops on the Kameoka Autumn Leaves Light-Up, which the Kameoka tourism association lists every year for early to mid November. Its leaves are lit for only three days, from Saturday through the Monday holiday, the shortest run of the three temples and shrines. Kyoto Tanba Yume Narie, also in Kameoka, opens on the same first day.

Highlights

  • Three nights to see the leaves at Tanba Province's first-ranked shrine
  • The shortest run of Kameoka's three temple and shrine light-ups
  • Can be combined with Kyoto Tanba Yume Narie, which opens the same day
Good for
Visitors who want to see autumn leaves at night over the long weekend, away from central Kyoto

Good to know before you go

  • Buses in Kameoka are infrequent, and a taxi is recommended at some hours
  • Parking is available for those coming by car

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FAQ

What is Izumo Daijingu Shrine Autumn Leaves Light-Up 2026?
Izumo Daijingu, the first-ranked shrine of old Tanba Province, is one of the stops on the Kameoka Autumn Leaves Light-Up, which the Kameoka tourism association lists every year for early to mid November. Its leaves are lit for only three days, from Saturday through the Monday holiday, the shortest run of the three temples and shrines. Kyoto Tanba Yume Narie, also in Kameoka, opens on the same first day.
When is Izumo Daijingu Shrine Autumn Leaves Light-Up 2026?
From Nov 21 (Sat) to Nov 23 (Mon), 2026.
What are the opening hours?
17:00 – 20:00
How much does it cost?
Free
Where is it and what is the nearest station?
Izumo Daijingu Shrine. The nearest station is Kameoka.

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