Chorakuji Temple Autumn Special Exhibition (with evening viewing)
- Dates
- Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 13 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 17:00 (details on the official site)
- Price
- ¥1,000 (adults)
- Where
- Chorakuji Temple (behind Maruyama Park, Higashiyama) (Higashiyama)
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Seven statues of Yugyo-shonin including Ippen (Important Cultural Properties)
Good to know
An autumn display of temple treasures at Chorakuji, set midway along Kyoto's Higashiyama hills. See seven Important Cultural Property statues of the Jishu sect's Yugyo-shonin leaders, starting with founder Ippen, and a letter from the Ashikaga family. Evening viewing runs 6:00–8:00 PM from November 23 to December 6.
- Dates
- Nov 1 (Sun) – Dec 13 (Sun)
- Hours
- 10:00 – 17:00 (details on the official site)
- Venue
- Chorakuji Temple (behind Maruyama Park, Higashiyama)
- Nearest station
- Higashiyama
- Admission
- ¥1,000 (adults)
About this event
Seven statues, from Ippen, founder of the Jishu sect of Buddhism, to his successors as Yugyo-shonin, stand together in one temple. All are Important Cultural Properties, and Chorakuji's autumn special exhibition shows them alongside other treasures, such as a letter (also an Important Cultural Property) sent by the Ashikaga family to a Yugyo-shonin. The temple sits midway along the Thirty-Six Peaks of Higashiyama; its grounds hold the grave of the Edo-period scholar Rai San'yo, and the summit has Shogunzuka, which enshrines Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. From November 23 to December 6 there is also evening viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, a chance to walk Higashiyama at night in foliage season.
Highlights
- Seven statues of Yugyo-shonin including Ippen (Important Cultural Properties)
- A letter from the Ashikaga family (Important Cultural Property)
- The grave of Edo-period scholar Rai San'yo
- Evening viewing 6:00–8:00 PM, Nov 23–Dec 6
- Good for
- Visitors who want Buddhist statues, medieval documents and quiet autumn colours in Higashiyama.
Good to know before you go
- Admission is ¥1,000 for adults.
- Daytime hours are 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; evening viewing is 6:00–8:00 PM from Nov 23 to Dec 6.
- Peak foliage timing varies by year.
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FAQ
- What is Chorakuji Temple Autumn Special Exhibition (with evening viewing)?
- Seven statues, from Ippen, founder of the Jishu sect of Buddhism, to his successors as Yugyo-shonin, stand together in one temple. All are Important Cultural Properties, and Chorakuji's autumn special exhibition shows them alongside other treasures, such as a letter (also an Important Cultural Property) sent by the Ashikaga family to a Yugyo-shonin. The temple sits midway along the Thirty-Six Peaks of Higashiyama; its grounds hold the grave of the Edo-period scholar Rai San'yo, and the summit has Shogunzuka, which enshrines Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. From November 23 to December 6 there is also evening viewing from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, a chance to walk Higashiyama at night in foliage season.
- When is Chorakuji Temple Autumn Special Exhibition (with evening viewing)?
- From Nov 1 (Sun) to Dec 13 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 10:00 – 17:00 (details on the official site)
- How much does it cost?
- ¥1,000 (adults)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Chorakuji Temple (behind Maruyama Park, Higashiyama). The nearest station is Higashiyama.
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