Festival & seasonal event in Kyoto
Myokakuji Temple Hoshien Garden Special Opening and Autumn Light-up
A head temple of the Nichiren school founded in the Muromachi period, once used by Oda Nobunaga as his lodging in Kyoto. The mossy Hoshien garden is open by day, and from November 21 to December 6 it is also illuminated from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, when the Kahoto stupa hall is opened. Closed 3:30-6:00 PM for changeover; last entry 3:00 PM by day and 7:30 PM at night.
- Dates
- Nov 10 (Tue) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 15:30
- Venue
- Myokakuji Temple
- Nearest station
- Kuramaguchi
- Admission
- General 800 yen; elementary school children and younger free
About this event
Myokakuji is a Nichiren head temple founded in the Muromachi period, and once Oda Nobunaga's lodging in Kyoto. Its mossy Hoshien garden opens for autumn leaves by day. From November 21 to December 6 it is also lit in the evening, and the Kahoto stupa hall is opened.
Highlights
- Mossy Hoshien garden in autumn color
- Evening light-up from November 21
- Kahoto stupa hall opened at night
- Good for
- For history fans curious about Oda Nobunaga's Kyoto.
Good to know before you go
- Closed 3:30-6:00 PM for changeover.
- Last entry 3:00 PM by day and 7:30 PM at night.
- Elementary school children and younger are free.
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FAQ
- What is Myokakuji Temple Hoshien Garden Special Opening and Autumn Light-up?
- Myokakuji is a Nichiren head temple founded in the Muromachi period, and once Oda Nobunaga's lodging in Kyoto. Its mossy Hoshien garden opens for autumn leaves by day. From November 21 to December 6 it is also lit in the evening, and the Kahoto stupa hall is opened.
- When is Myokakuji Temple Hoshien Garden Special Opening and Autumn Light-up?
- From Nov 10 (Tue) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 15:30
- How much does it cost?
- General 800 yen; elementary school children and younger free
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Myokakuji Temple. The nearest station is Kuramaguchi.
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