Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu-dera is a major sightseeing spot in Kyoto. The precincts are full of attractions such as the stage of Kiyomizu, the three-storied pagoda, and Otowa no Taki, and the special visits and illuminations that are held for a limited time in spring and summer are the best spots that you definitely want to visit. The blue searchlight “Kannon Mercy Light”, which represents the mercy of the statue of the 12-faced Senju Kannon Bosatsu, the principal image of Kiyomizu-dera, illuminates the city of Kyoto, which is a new tradition of Kyoto.
【Basic information】
Night visit period:
March 27th (Sat) -April 4th (Sun)
Address:
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Time:
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (reception closes)
Access:
10 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Bus “Gojozaka”
Admission Fee:
400 yen
Shoren-in
The prestigious temple where the royal family served as the chief priest for generations is “Shoren-in”. 1,000 large and small lights flicker fantastically and are lit up without hitting the wide precincts. The principal image of Seiren-in is Shijokou Nyorai, which enshrines the national treasure of Fudo Myo, who is said to be its incarnation. The blue light that shines in the precincts represents the principal image of the light itself and the color of Fudo Myo.
【Basic information】
Night visit period:
March 27th (Sat) -April 4th (Sun)
April 29 (Thursday / holiday) -May 5 (Wednesday / holiday) (planned)
Address:
1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Time:
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (reception closes 9:30 pm)
Access:
About a 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line
Admission Fee:
Adults 800 yen / Elementary, junior high and high school students 400 yen
Kodaiji Temple
At Kodaiji Temple, which is known for its beautiful autumn leaves and cherry blossoms, night visits are held several times a year for a certain period of time.
You can enjoy the enchanting scenery of the temple, which normally closes in the evening, at night. In the precincts, there are many spots that convey the Momoyama culture that blossomed during Hideyoshi’s time.
You can appreciate the things made with the latest technology at that time, such as Kaisando, which has been built since its construction, the garden created by Kobori Enshu, and the tea room relocated from Fushimi Castle.
【Basic information】
Night visit period:
March 5th (Friday) -early May
Address:
526, Shimokawaramachi, Kodaiji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825
Time:
9: 00 ~ 10: 00 pm (Lights up after sunset / 9:30 pm Reception closes)
Access:
10 minutes walk from “Higashiyama Yasui” bus stop by city bus 206 from Kyoto Station
Admission Fee:
Adults 600 yen, junior and senior high school students 250 yen, 3 locations (Kodaiji, Sho Museum, Entoku-in) common discount admission ticket 900 yen
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