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An autumn leaves event at Yokokuji in Nagaokakyo, known as the birthplace of hanachozu (flower-filled water basins). Flower basins are set out at five places in the grounds, and in the Kami-shoin hall the autumn garden is reflected on polished desks. The period may be extended depending on the leaves.

Dates

Nov 14 (Sat) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Hours

Goshuin reception until 16:30, Kami-shoin until 15:30. Private night viewing on December 5 and 6 (reservation required, 10 people per session, 17:00-18:30 and 18:40-20:00, offering 10,000 yen per person)

Venue

Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji Temple

Nearest station

Nagaokakyo

Admission

Regular admission 1,000 yen, set with Kami-shoin hall 2,000 yen (free for high school students and younger)

About this event

Yokokuji, known as Yanagidani Kannon, is a temple in Nagaokakyo that is known as the birthplace of hanachozu, the water basins filled with floating flowers. During Momiji Week, flower basins are set out at five places in the grounds, and in the Kami-shoin hall the autumn garden is reflected on polished desks.

Highlights

• Flower-filled water basins at five places around the temple
• Autumn garden reflected on polished desks in the Kami-shoin hall
• Reservation-only night viewing on December 5 and 6

Good for

Visitors looking for autumn leaves outside central Kyoto

Good to know before you go

• The period may be extended depending on the leaves
• Kami-shoin entry until 15:30; goshuin until 16:30
• Night viewing is reservation-only, 10 people per session, 10,000 yen offering

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FAQ

What is Momiji Week 2026 at Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji Temple?

Yokokuji, known as Yanagidani Kannon, is a temple in Nagaokakyo that is known as the birthplace of hanachozu, the water basins filled with floating flowers. During Momiji Week, flower basins are set out at five places in the grounds, and in the Kami-shoin hall the autumn garden is reflected on polished desks.

When is Momiji Week 2026 at Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji Temple?

From Nov 14 (Sat) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

Goshuin reception until 16:30, Kami-shoin until 15:30. Private night viewing on December 5 and 6 (reservation required, 10 people per session, 17:00-18:30 and 18:40-20:00, offering 10,000 yen per person)

How much does it cost?

Regular admission 1,000 yen, set with Kami-shoin hall 2,000 yen (free for high school students and younger)

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Yanagidani Kannon Yokokuji Temple. The nearest station is Nagaokakyo.

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