Koseiji Temple Autumn Special Opening with Night Viewing
- Dates
- Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon)
- Hours
- 18:00 – 20:00
- Price
- Adults ¥1,000; junior high and high school students ¥500; tea service ¥800
- Where
- Koseiji Temple (Nijo)
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Only three days
Good to know
The evening session of Koseiji Temple's three-day autumn special opening in Kamigyo Ward. A tea service is offered for ¥800; last entry at 7:30 PM.
- Dates
- Nov 21 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon)
- Hours
- 18:00 – 20:00
- Venue
- Koseiji Temple
- Nearest station
- Nijo
- Admission
- Adults ¥1,000; junior high and high school students ¥500; tea service ¥800
About this event
Koseiji, a small temple in Kamigyo Ward, opens for only three days in autumn, November 21 to 23, with an evening session from 18:00 to 20:00. A tea service is offered for ¥800, and last entry is at 19:30.
Highlights
- Only three days
- Evening tea service (¥800)
- Good for
- Those looking for a rarely opened temple.
Good to know before you go
- Last entry 19:30
- Adults ¥1,000, junior high and high school ¥500
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FAQ
- What is Koseiji Temple Autumn Special Opening with Night Viewing?
- Koseiji, a small temple in Kamigyo Ward, opens for only three days in autumn, November 21 to 23, with an evening session from 18:00 to 20:00. A tea service is offered for ¥800, and last entry is at 19:30.
- When is Koseiji Temple Autumn Special Opening with Night Viewing?
- From Nov 21 (Sat) to Nov 23 (Mon), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 18:00 – 20:00
- How much does it cost?
- Adults ¥1,000; junior high and high school students ¥500; tea service ¥800
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Koseiji Temple. The nearest station is Nijo.
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