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A special autumn night viewing at Higashi Honganji and its detached garden Shoseien, themed on spending a Kyoto night with five scenes. Higashi Honganji: last entry 9:00 PM, closes 9:20 PM; Shoseien closes 10:00 PM. On November 6-8 and 25, only Shoseien is open.

Dates

Oct 31 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Hours

18:00 – 22:00

Venue

Higashi Honganji and Shoseien Garden (Kikokutei)

Nearest station

Kyoto

Admission

Junior high and older: Mon-Thu 2,100 yen, Fri-Sun and holidays 2,300 yen; elementary students: Mon-Thu 1,500 yen, Fri-Sun and holidays 1,700 yen

About this event

Higashi Honganji and its detached garden, Shoseien, open at night for an autumn special viewing. The theme is spending a Kyoto night with five scenes: walking, tasting and pausing. Both sites are a short walk from Kyoto Station.

Highlights

• Night viewing at Higashi Honganji
• Shoseien garden lit up in autumn
• Close to Kyoto Station

Good for

For travelers with an evening free near Kyoto Station.

Good to know before you go

• Higashi Honganji: last entry 9:00 PM, closes 9:20 PM. Shoseien closes 10:00 PM.
• On November 6-8 and 25, only Shoseien is open.
• Prices differ between Mon-Thu and Fri-Sun/holidays.

Also nearby

Within walking distance, with dates overlapping

Art exhibitionSpecial Exhibition: The Tale of Genji — Splendor of the Imperial Court at Kyoto National Museum1.3 km · Oct 6 (Tue) – Nov 29 (Sun)

Art exhibitionNew Year Special Exhibition: All About Sheep — Celebrating the Zodiac at Kyoto National Museum1.3 km · Dec 22 (Tue) – Feb 7 (Sun)

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FAQ

What is NAKED GARDEN NIGHTS at Higashi Honganji and Shoseien?

Higashi Honganji and its detached garden, Shoseien, open at night for an autumn special viewing. The theme is spending a Kyoto night with five scenes: walking, tasting and pausing. Both sites are a short walk from Kyoto Station.

When is NAKED GARDEN NIGHTS at Higashi Honganji and Shoseien?

From Oct 31 (Sat) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

18:00 – 22:00

How much does it cost?

Junior high and older: Mon-Thu 2,100 yen, Fri-Sun and holidays 2,300 yen; elementary students: Mon-Thu 1,500 yen, Fri-Sun and holidays 1,700 yen

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Higashi Honganji and Shoseien Garden (Kikokutei). The nearest station is Kyoto.

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