Murin-an Twilight Garden Party 2026 (Autumn Night Opening)
- Dates
- Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon)
- Hours
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Price
- 4,500 yen (cafe and garden talk included, booking required)
- Where
- Murin-an Garden (Keage)
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Walk Yamagata Aritomo's villa garden at night in autumn leaf season.
Good to know
Murin-an, the former villa of statesman Yamagata Aritomo, opens at night only during the autumn leaf season. Each session includes a short talk by a garden concierge, a stroll through the illuminated garden, and cafe service with matcha or sparkling wine and original sweets. Two sessions (17:30 and 19:30) with 30 places each, booking required on a first-come basis. A day runs only if at least 14 people book. No parking.
- Dates
- Nov 14 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon)
- Hours
- 17:30 – 21:30
- Venue
- Murin-an Garden
- Nearest station
- Keage
- Admission
- 4,500 yen (cafe and garden talk included, booking required)
About this event
This night opening grew from one idea: what if Yamagata Aritomo, the Meiji-era statesman who built the garden, had designed its lighting himself? Murin-an, his villa near Nanzenji Temple, opens its garden at night for only five days in the autumn leaf season, 30 people at a time. There are two sessions, from 17:30 and from 19:30. Guests hear a short talk by a garden concierge, walk the illuminated garden, and choose matcha or sparkling wine with original sweets at the cafe. The venue covers the first and second floors of the main house, the garden and the Western-style building. The fee is 4,500 yen, including the cafe and talk. Booking is first-come, and a day does not run if fewer than 14 people book. It is about 7 minutes on foot from Keage Station on the Tozai subway line. A small-group evening to take your time with the garden.
Highlights
- Walk Yamagata Aritomo's villa garden at night in autumn leaf season.
- A short garden talk by a garden concierge.
- Matcha or sparkling wine with original sweets.
- Small groups of up to 30 per session.
- Good for
- People who want to enjoy a famous garden slowly on an uncrowded night, and couples on a grown-up date.
Good to know before you go
- Booking required. Deadlines: noon November 4 for November 14-15, noon November 11 for November 21-23.
- Cancellations after the deadline are charged 100%.
- A day does not run if fewer than 14 people book.
- No parking. About 7 minutes on foot from Keage Station (Tozai Line).
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FAQ
- What is Murin-an Twilight Garden Party 2026 (Autumn Night Opening)?
- This night opening grew from one idea: what if Yamagata Aritomo, the Meiji-era statesman who built the garden, had designed its lighting himself? Murin-an, his villa near Nanzenji Temple, opens its garden at night for only five days in the autumn leaf season, 30 people at a time. There are two sessions, from 17:30 and from 19:30. Guests hear a short talk by a garden concierge, walk the illuminated garden, and choose matcha or sparkling wine with original sweets at the cafe. The venue covers the first and second floors of the main house, the garden and the Western-style building. The fee is 4,500 yen, including the cafe and talk. Booking is first-come, and a day does not run if fewer than 14 people book. It is about 7 minutes on foot from Keage Station on the Tozai subway line. A small-group evening to take your time with the garden.
- When is Murin-an Twilight Garden Party 2026 (Autumn Night Opening)?
- From Nov 14 (Sat) to Nov 23 (Mon), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 17:30 – 21:30
- How much does it cost?
- 4,500 yen (cafe and garden talk included, booking required)
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Murin-an Garden. The nearest station is Keage.
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