Ryoginan (National Treasure) Autumn Special Opening at Tofukuji
- Dates
- Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 09:00 – 16:30 (details on the official site)
- Price
- Adults 1,000 yen; elementary and junior high students 500 yen
- Where
- Ryoginan, a sub-temple of Tofukuji (Tofukuji)
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The National Treasure abbot's hall, the oldest of its kind
Good to know
A special autumn opening of Ryoginan, timed with Tofukuji's maple-viewing season. See the abbot's hall, the oldest surviving building of its kind and a National Treasure, and three gardens by Shigemori Mirei: the bare white-sand 'Garden of Nothingness', the 'Dragon Garden' where stones show a dragon rising from the sea through black clouds, and the 'Garden of Inseparability' tied to a childhood legend of the founder Mukan Fumon. Last entry 16:00.
- Dates
- Nov 7 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)
- Hours
- 09:00 – 16:30 (details on the official site)
- Venue
- Ryoginan, a sub-temple of Tofukuji
- Nearest station
- Tofukuji
- Admission
- Adults 1,000 yen; elementary and junior high students 500 yen
About this event
The abbot's hall of Ryoginan, a sub-temple of Tofukuji, is the oldest surviving building of its kind and a National Treasure. For the autumn maple season, the hall opens together with three gardens by garden designer Shigemori Mirei. The south garden, the 'Garden of Nothingness', is bare white sand, described as the proper form for a hall used for ceremonies. The west 'Dragon Garden' uses stones to show a dragon rising from the sea through black clouds, a nod to the temple's name. The east 'Garden of Inseparability' is based on a childhood legend of the founder Mukan Fumon. The temple recommends listening to the explanation given during the visit.
Highlights
- The National Treasure abbot's hall, the oldest of its kind
- The bare white-sand south 'Garden of Nothingness'
- The west 'Dragon Garden', a dragon rising from the sea in stone
- The east 'Garden of Inseparability', tied to the founder's legend
- Good for
- Anyone who wants to look closely at Shigemori Mirei's gardens and Zen architecture.
Good to know before you go
- Last entry 16:00; tickets at Ryoginan.
- Visitors with a disability certificate pay the child rate (500 yen).
- Tofukuji's Tsutenkyo Bridge autumn viewing (Nov 14-Dec 6) needs a separate ticket.
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Within walking distance, with dates overlapping
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FAQ
- What is Ryoginan (National Treasure) Autumn Special Opening at Tofukuji?
- The abbot's hall of Ryoginan, a sub-temple of Tofukuji, is the oldest surviving building of its kind and a National Treasure. For the autumn maple season, the hall opens together with three gardens by garden designer Shigemori Mirei. The south garden, the 'Garden of Nothingness', is bare white sand, described as the proper form for a hall used for ceremonies. The west 'Dragon Garden' uses stones to show a dragon rising from the sea through black clouds, a nod to the temple's name. The east 'Garden of Inseparability' is based on a childhood legend of the founder Mukan Fumon. The temple recommends listening to the explanation given during the visit.
- When is Ryoginan (National Treasure) Autumn Special Opening at Tofukuji?
- From Nov 7 (Sat) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- 09:00 – 16:30 (details on the official site)
- How much does it cost?
- Adults 1,000 yen; elementary and junior high students 500 yen
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Ryoginan, a sub-temple of Tofukuji. The nearest station is Tofukuji.
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