Festival & seasonal event in Kyoto
Unryuin Temple Autumn Special Opening and Light-up
A quiet hidden spot for autumn leaves in Higashiyama, a sub-temple of the imperial family temple Sennyuji. The usually hidden Fudo Myoo triad is unveiled, and garden maples can be viewed from the study halls. On November 20-23 the temple is lit from sunset to 9:00 PM, and the four shoji windows of the Renge-no-ma room frame camellia, a lantern, maples and pine. No day/night changeover; last entry 4:30 PM by day, 8:30 PM at night.
- Dates
- Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 30 (Mon)
- Hours
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Venue
- Unryuin Temple (Sennyuji)
- Nearest station
- Tofukuji
- Admission
- Special opening 400 yen; light-up 400 yen
About this event
Unryuin is a sub-temple of Sennyuji, the temple of the imperial family, and a quiet spot for autumn leaves in Higashiyama. The usually hidden Fudo Myoo triad is unveiled, and maples can be seen from the study halls. On November 20-23 it is lit until 9:00 PM, when the four shoji windows of the Renge-no-ma room frame camellia, a lantern, maples and pine.
Highlights
- The four shoji windows of the Renge-no-ma room
- The usually hidden Fudo Myoo triad
- Garden maples viewed from the study halls
- Good for
- For visitors looking for a calmer temple than the big Higashiyama names.
Good to know before you go
- Light-up only on November 20-23.
- No day/night changeover; last entry 4:30 PM by day, 8:30 PM at night.
- The nearest stop is the Sennyuji-michi bus stop.
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FAQ
- What is Unryuin Temple Autumn Special Opening and Light-up?
- Unryuin is a sub-temple of Sennyuji, the temple of the imperial family, and a quiet spot for autumn leaves in Higashiyama. The usually hidden Fudo Myoo triad is unveiled, and maples can be seen from the study halls. On November 20-23 it is lit until 9:00 PM, when the four shoji windows of the Renge-no-ma room frame camellia, a lantern, maples and pine.
- When is Unryuin Temple Autumn Special Opening and Light-up?
- From Nov 14 (Sat) to Nov 30 (Mon), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 09:00 – 17:00
- How much does it cost?
- Special opening 400 yen; light-up 400 yen
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Unryuin Temple (Sennyuji). The nearest station is Tofukuji.
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