WONDER NIGHT JINGU: Gekka (Heian Shrine)
- Dates
- Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 29 (Sun)
- Hours
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Price
- Adults ¥2,500 Mon-Thu, ¥3,000 Fri-Sun and holidays; junior high and high school ¥1,800; elementary school and under ¥1,000 (¥200 off online)
- Where
- Heian Shrine (Higashiyama)
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Light walk through five areas
Good to know
An immersive night walk through Heian Shrine in autumn colors, with light shows in five areas such as LUNAR BLOOM, FLORAL GLOW and LUNAR MIRROR. Last entry 9:00 PM; may be canceled in bad weather. No dedicated parking.
- Dates
- Nov 2 (Mon) – Nov 29 (Sun)
- Hours
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Venue
- Heian Shrine
- Nearest station
- Higashiyama
- Admission
- Adults ¥2,500 Mon-Thu, ¥3,000 Fri-Sun and holidays; junior high and high school ¥1,800; elementary school and under ¥1,000 (¥200 off online)
About this event
Walk through Heian Shrine at night in autumn, surrounded by light installations. WONDER NIGHT JINGU (Gekka) is an immersive night walk from November 2 to 29, through five areas including LUNAR BLOOM, FLORAL GLOW and LUNAR MIRROR. Hours are 17:30 to 21:30 (last entry 21:00). Adults pay 2,500 yen Monday to Thursday and 3,000 yen Friday to Sunday and holidays; junior and senior high students 1,800 yen; elementary school age and under 1,000 yen; buying online saves 200 yen. Weekdays are cheaper, so go Monday to Thursday if you can.
Highlights
- Light walk through five areas
- Adults 2,500 yen Mon-Thu, 3,000 yen Fri-Sun and holidays
- 200 yen off online
- Children up to elementary age 1,000 yen
- Good for
- Visitors who want an evening walk in Okazaki, including families with children.
Good to know before you go
- Last entry 21:00
- May be cancelled in bad weather
- No dedicated parking
Also nearby
Within walking distance, with dates overlapping
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FAQ
- What is WONDER NIGHT JINGU: Gekka (Heian Shrine)?
- Walk through Heian Shrine at night in autumn, surrounded by light installations. WONDER NIGHT JINGU (Gekka) is an immersive night walk from November 2 to 29, through five areas including LUNAR BLOOM, FLORAL GLOW and LUNAR MIRROR. Hours are 17:30 to 21:30 (last entry 21:00). Adults pay 2,500 yen Monday to Thursday and 3,000 yen Friday to Sunday and holidays; junior and senior high students 1,800 yen; elementary school age and under 1,000 yen; buying online saves 200 yen. Weekdays are cheaper, so go Monday to Thursday if you can.
- When is WONDER NIGHT JINGU: Gekka (Heian Shrine)?
- From Nov 2 (Mon) to Nov 29 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 17:30 – 21:30
- How much does it cost?
- Adults ¥2,500 Mon-Thu, ¥3,000 Fri-Sun and holidays; junior high and high school ¥1,800; elementary school and under ¥1,000 (¥200 off online)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Heian Shrine. The nearest station is Higashiyama.
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