Explore Higashi Honganji Temple’s first-ever autumn light-up, featuring illuminated wooden halls and ikebana flower displays by the Ikenobo school.
What to expect
Experience the first-ever light-up event at Higashi Honganji Temple in Kyoto, where the iconic wooden halls, including the Goei-do Hall and Amida Hall, will be illuminated by stunning light art and surrounded by ikebana flower arrangements by the Ikenobō school. See this historic temple in a new light.
Schedule 2024
The event will run on October 26 and 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with registration starting at 6 p.m. Visitors must arrive before the final admission time of 20:40 to gain entry.
Tickets
There are regular and premium tickets available for sale online.
- Regular tickets: Advance tickets are priced at ¥1,000 for adults and ¥600 for elementary school students. If you purchase on the same day, it’s ¥1,200 for adults and ¥800 for elementary school students. Get tickets here.
- Premium tickets: Premium tickets, priced at ¥80,000 each, include a seasonal kaiseki-style meal prepared by long-established Kyoto restaurant Kinobu in an area of the temple usually closed to visitors. This will be followed by a special Noh performance with English commentary. Get tickets here.
How to get there
Higashi Honganji Temple is located a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, a 5-minute walk from Gojo Station, or a 1-minute walk from Karasuma Shichijo bus stop on the city bus. Explore Higashi Honganji Temple’s first-ever autumn light-up, featuring illuminated wooden halls and ikebana flower displays by the Ikenobo School.
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- 0.8 km from Gojō Station Karasuma Line (K10)
- 0.9 km from Kyoto Station Tōkaido ShinkansenJR Kyoto Line (A31)Nara Line (D1)Karasuma Line (K11)Kyoto Line (Kintetsu) (B1)Biwako Line (A31)Sagano Line (E1)
- 1.0 km from Tambaguchi Station Sagano Line (E3)
