{"id":3935,"date":"2021-03-31T15:18:23","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T06:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/koi\/?p=3935"},"modified":"2021-02-17T15:27:16","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T06:27:16","slug":"vol-151","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/koi\/en\/event\/vol-151\/","title":{"rendered":"vol.151:Special Nighttime Visit to Kyoto"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"style5b\">Kiyomizu Temple<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/media\/koi\/sites\/10\/20210331-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3931\" \/><br \/>\nKiyomizu-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 &#8220;Kannon Mercy Light&#8221;, 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Basic information\u3011<br \/>\nNight visit period:<br \/>\nMarch 27th (Sat) -April 4th (Sun)<\/p>\n<p>Address:<br \/>\n1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto<\/p>\n<p>Time:<br \/>\n6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (reception closes)<\/p>\n<p>Access:<br \/>\n10 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station to Kyoto City Bus &#8220;Gojozaka&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Admission Fee:<br \/>\n400 yen<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"style5b\">Shoren-in<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/media\/koi\/sites\/10\/20210331-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3932\" \/><br \/>\nThe prestigious temple where the royal family served as the chief priest for generations is &#8220;Shoren-in&#8221;. 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Basic information\u3011<br \/>\nNight visit period:<br \/>\nMarch 27th (Sat) -April 4th (Sun)<br \/>\nApril 29 (Thursday \/ holiday) -May 5 (Wednesday \/ holiday) (planned)<\/p>\n<p>Address:<br \/>\n1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto<\/p>\n<p>Time:<br \/>\n6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (reception closes 9:30 pm)<\/p>\n<p>Access:<br \/>\nAbout a 5-minute walk from Higashiyama Station on the Tozai Subway Line<\/p>\n<p>Admission Fee:<br \/>\nAdults 800 yen \/ Elementary, junior high and high school students 400 yen<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"style5b\">Kodaiji Temple<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/kyonaka-gozan.kyoto\/media\/koi\/sites\/10\/20210331-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3933\" \/><br \/>\nAt 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.<br \/>\nYou 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&#8217;s time.<br \/>\nYou 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u3010Basic information\u3011<br \/>\nNight visit period:<br \/>\nMarch 5th (Friday) -early May<\/p>\n<p>Address:<br \/>\n526, Shimokawaramachi, Kodaiji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0825<\/p>\n<p>Time:<br \/>\n9: 00 ~ 10: 00 pm (Lights up after sunset \/ 9:30 pm Reception closes)<\/p>\n<p>Access:<br \/>\n10 minutes walk from &#8220;Higashiyama Yasui&#8221; bus stop by city bus 206 from Kyoto Station<\/p>\n<p>Admission Fee:<br \/>\nAdults 600 yen, junior and senior high school students 250 yen, 3 locations (Kodaiji, Sho Museum, Entoku-in) common discount admission ticket 900 yen<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"style4a\">Do you need more information?<\/h4>\n<p>You should receive such local information of Kyoto by an application &#8220;KoI APP&#8221;.<br \/>\nWith this application, even if you don\u2019t have Wi-Fi, you can find nearby stores and so on.<br \/>\nYou can install the application from the following URL.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=kyoto.kyonaka_gozan.koiapp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Android app\u300cKoI Service\u300d<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/koi-service\/id1433855051?l=ja&amp;ls=1&amp;mt=8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>iPhone app\u300cKoI Service\u300d<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kiyomizu Temple Kiyomizu-dera is a major sightseeing spot in Kyoto. 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