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Good to know

The Shishiku garden of Hogon-in in Arashiyama is lit up at night for the autumn leaves. Night entry is separate from daytime visits; last entry 8:00 PM.

Dates

Nov 13 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Hours

17:30 – 20:30 (details on the official site)

Venue

Hogon-in Temple (Tenryuji)

Nearest station

Arashiyama

Admission

Adults 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high students 300 yen

About this event

Hogon-in, a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama, lights up its Shishiku garden at night for the autumn leaves. Night entry is separate from daytime visits, so seeing both means two tickets. It is one of the few gardens in Arashiyama you can walk after dark.

Highlights

• The illuminated Shishiku garden
• Short walk from the bamboo path and Togetsukyo Bridge

Good for

Visitors who arrive in Arashiyama in the late afternoon and want to stay after dark.

Good to know before you go

• Reception closes 8:00 PM
• Night and day visits are separate

Also nearby

Within walking distance, with dates overlapping

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Festival & seasonal eventAutumn Special Opening 2026 at Hogonin Temple0.0 km · Oct 3 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)

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FAQ

What is Hogon-in Temple Autumn Night Illumination?

Hogon-in, a sub-temple of Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama, lights up its Shishiku garden at night for the autumn leaves. Night entry is separate from daytime visits, so seeing both means two tickets. It is one of the few gardens in Arashiyama you can walk after dark.

When is Hogon-in Temple Autumn Night Illumination?

From Nov 13 (Fri) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

17:30 – 20:30 (details on the official site)

How much does it cost?

Adults 1,000 yen, elementary and junior high students 300 yen

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Hogon-in Temple (Tenryuji). The nearest station is Arashiyama.

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