Konkai-Komyoji Temple

Founded in 1175 and known locally as Kurodani, this Jōdo-sect head temple sits on a hill above the city, which is why its night opening reads as lights below as well as above. The set piece is Shiun no Niwa, where the illuminated maples come back inverted off the still pond. Areas normally closed to the public are opened for the run, and the last admission is half an hour before the gate shuts.

Address

121, Kurodani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Night Opening Dates

Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025

Night Opening Hours

17:30–20:30 (last admission 20:00)

Admission Fee

Miedo Hall, Daihojo Hall, Shiun Garden: adults ¥1,000; elementary school students ¥500

Category: Seasonal

Tags: autumn illumination, garden pond, jodo sect, night opening

Coordinates: 35.021139, 135.787745

Part of Kyoto temples that open at night for autumn leaves

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