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Three nights only: meditation yoga among National Treasure Buddhist statues, an autumn vegetarian temple dinner, then a walk through the illuminated autumn grounds. 50 people per night, advance booking required.

Dates

Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon)

Hours

18:15 – 20:50 (details on the official site)

Venue

Daigoji Temple (Reihokan Museum)

Nearest station

Daigo

Admission

15,000 yen per person (yoga, dinner and night viewing included)

About this event

For three nights only, Daigo-ji holds meditation yoga in front of National Treasure Buddhist statues. Dinner is vegetarian temple cuisine from Koyasan Ekoin, served in the cafe of the Reihokan museum, and the evening ends with a 40-minute walk through the illuminated autumn grounds. Each night is limited to 50 people.

Highlights

• Yoga among National Treasure statues
• Vegetarian temple dinner
• Night walk through the lit-up grounds

Good for

Travelers looking for a different kind of temple night in Kyoto.

Good to know before you go

• Check-in from 5:45 PM
• Advance booking required, 50 people per night

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FAQ

What is Daigoji "A Night Watched Over by Buddhas": Meditation Yoga, Shojin Dinner and Night Viewing?

For three nights only, Daigo-ji holds meditation yoga in front of National Treasure Buddhist statues. Dinner is vegetarian temple cuisine from Koyasan Ekoin, served in the cafe of the Reihokan museum, and the evening ends with a 40-minute walk through the illuminated autumn grounds. Each night is limited to 50 people.

When is Daigoji "A Night Watched Over by Buddhas": Meditation Yoga, Shojin Dinner and Night Viewing?

From Nov 21 (Sat) to Nov 23 (Mon), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

18:15 – 20:50 (details on the official site)

How much does it cost?

15,000 yen per person (yoga, dinner and night viewing included)

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Daigoji Temple (Reihokan Museum). The nearest station is Daigo.

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