Dec 10
~
Dec 19

Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro – Illuminations

5:00pm – 8:30pm
Free
Illumination
Kyoto

The quiet streets of Arashiyama and Sagano will be beautifully lit each evening, allowing you to explore the traditional town after dark. Temples and shrines will be open during the evenings and this will be an amazing chance to see them at their most beautiful.

The path includes the Togetsukyo Bridge, Tenryu-ji and Horin-ji temples as well as the famous bamboo forest and will be open from 5pm – 8:30pm. Some areas will only be lit at weekends, however, so please check the site in advance.

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10th Dec–19th Dec, 2021
5:00pm – 8:30pm
京都嵐山・花灯路
Tenryuji Temple, Sagano Bamboo Forest
Free
Illumination
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
Arashiyama Station (Hankyu Line)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 17 ºC Low: 7 ºC

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