Kōdai-ji

The evening viewing here is not only lanterns in the trees: projection art is thrown across the raked sand of the dry garden and up into the canopies. It runs the longest window of the eastern Higashiyama temples, a full month bridging mid-November to mid-December, and closes at 21:30, later than its neighbours. Earlier entry slots, right at opening, are the ones that avoid the queue.

Night Opening Dates

Approx. Nov 15 – Dec 15

Night Opening Hours

Approx. 17:00–21:30

Admission Fee

Approx. ¥600

Category: Seasonal

Tags: autumn illumination, projection art, zen garden, night opening

Coordinates: 35.0003033, 135.7805956

Part of Kyoto temples that open at night for autumn leaves

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