THE GIST OF THIS ARTICLE
- Page 1 Toji temple, Tenjuan temple, Eikando temple
- Page 2 Konkai Komyoji temple, Kiteno Tenmangu shrine, Kiyomizudera
- Page 3 Hogon-in temple, Yasaka shrine, Korin-in temple
- Page 4 Shogun Zuka Seiryuden, Ruriko-in temple, Shoren-in temple
- Page 5 Kodaiji temple, Entoku-in temple, Daikakuji temple
- Page 6 Manshu-in temple, Chion-in temple, Syorinji temple
- Page 7 Byodo-in temple, Hosen-in temple, Daigoji temple
- Page 8 Zuishin-in temple, Rokuoh-in temple ,Tofukuji temple
- Page 9 Kenninji temple, Ninnnaji temple, Yusaitei, Eiden, Nijo castle
The following is the contents of this article.
#7 Hogoin temple 宝厳院
The schedule of 2024
- Dates: 11/15~ 12/8
- Open hours 17:30~20:30 (Entrance closes at 20:00)
- Entrance fee: 600 JPY
Overview
Hogonin temple is a sub-temple of Tenryuji temple. In Meiji period, a company bought it and Tenryuji temple bought it recently. It is well preserved and has a beautiful garden. It is not open to public usually.
The night illumination of Hogonin
The maple trees in garden bloom in many colors. Especially, red is my favorite. It is so warm like the leaves of Tenjuan temple.
How to get to Hogonin temple?
From JR Saga Arashiyama station and Hankyu Arashiyama station: About 10 minutes.
From Randen Arashiyama station: About 5 minutes.
#8 Yasaka shrine 八坂神社
The schedule of 2024
- Dates: Every single night
- Open hours 24h
- Entrance fee: FREE
Konkai Komyoji provides us with “Premium visit plan.” Check the official site (Japanese only)
The night illumination of Yasaka shrine
Yasaka shrine opens 24 hours a day. At night, lampposts are lit. It is located in famous Gion district.
In front of the main hall, there is building named Buden(舞殿). It has many paper lanterns hanging on the roof.
About Yaska shrine
How to get to Yasaka shrine?
The nearest bus stop is Gion bus stop but we don’t get off at the bus stop in this season. We use the following railway stations and bus stop.
From Keihan Shijo Kawaramachi and Hankyu Kawaramachi station, and Shijo Kawaramachi station: About 10 minutes walk.
#9 Korinin temple 興臨院
The schedule of 2024
Not yet announced
Overview
Korinin is a sub-temple of Daitokuji temple. It is not open to public usually. Fortunately, it is open to us in fall.It is cozy, quiet, and the most underrated place to admire autumn leaves in Kyoto. I cannot tell you whether night illumination is held or not because the temple doesn’t officially made announcement yet.
The best place in Kyoto～
The night illumination of Korinin temple
Korin in has a Zen garden. We seldom see Zen garden illuminated. Zen garden is filled with white pebbles to reflect the sun light to make rooms facing it brightened. At Korinin, the Zen garden is dimly illuminated and brighten as though it was covered with snow.
In the back yard is also magnificent. There are trees in yellow, vermilion, and purple. They seem as if they grew into bloom in front of us.
About Korin-in
How to get to Korinin temple?
From Daitokuji mae bus stop, 5 minutes walk.
