29 night illumination spots of Autumn leaves in Kyoto 2024

For International Readers

2018.11.082024.11.19

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.

目次/Contents

#10 Seiryu-den and Shogun-zuka hill 　将軍塚青龍殿
#11 Rurikoin temple　瑠璃光院
#12 Syorenin temple　青蓮院

#10 Seiryu-den and Shogun-zuka hill 　将軍塚青龍殿

The schedule of 2024

Canceled

Overview

Seiryu-den and Shogun-zuka hill are located at the top of a mountain. It is cold place and provides us with extraordinary clear colors.

The night illumination of Seiryu-den and Shogun-zuka hill

Near Shogun-zuka hill, there is a stage and we can have a good view of Kyoto city illuminated. Enjoy the setting sun there.

There is a small Zen garden. It is illuminated as dimly as that of Korin-in temple.

The glass tea house ガラスの茶室

There used be a glass tea house in Seiryuden. It was so popular that I show you it.

How to get to Seiryu-den and Shogun-zuka?

Bus is not available an night. Take taxi. It takes about 5 minutes from Keage station.

#11 Rurikoin temple　瑠璃光院

The schedule of 2024

Dates: 11/9,10, 11/15~24, 11/26~12/1
Open hours 18:15~20:00 (Entrance closes at 19:30)
Entrance fee: 7,000 JPY
Make reservations on the website of JR Tokai tours.

In 2023, we are not allowed to enter Rurikoin without reservation. Check the top page of Rurikoin website.. (English page is available but we can make reservation only on a page in Japanese.)

Overview

Rurikoin temple is known as the best place to enjoy reflection, or Mizukagami. The temple used to be an auberge. In addtion to the reflection, we also can enjoy traditional Japanese house with beautiful gardens. These years, we cannot visit there without reservation.

The night illumination of Rurikoin temple

The most amazing time is twilight. The autumn leaves grow in the night.

Ruri no niwa is illuminated and we can enjoy the reflection on the polished tables on the 2nd floor. The Illumination of some landmarks somtimes rough lighting but that of Ruri no niwa is nothing but tender and calm. We can enjoy the maple leaves take advantage of the pillars as frame.

The 1st floor, floor is usually crowded many people. On the other hand, the 1st floor is very quiet.

About Rurikoin temple

Name　Komyoji Kyoto Honin Rurikoin 光明寺京都本院瑠璃光院
Address 55 Kamitakano Higashiyama, Sakyo ward, Kyoto　〒601－1255
Phone no.　075-781-4001
Website　Rurikoin official
Time required　1hour～

How to get to Rurikoin temple?

15 minutes walk from Eiden Yase Hieizanguch station.

たけちよ

ATTENTION!!!! The bridge is still missing.

We’ll go to the other side but there’s no bridge.

We take the detour route. It takes about 15 minutes to reach Rurikoin.

In front of Yase Hieizanguchi sta., you’ll find this view.

シカさん

In the red circle, Kan Zakuras (Sakura blooms in fall) bloom.

From Yase Hieizanguchi station, go up the road and turn right.

You’ll find a bridge (red allow) and cross it. The white arrow indicates the bus stop for Ohara. I took this photo near the bus stop for Kawaramachi/ Kokusai kaikan.

Then you’ll find Cable Yase station. Climb down the slope.

We’ll reach the other side of the station.

Just walk straight. You’ll find people wait in line. The red allow indicates the entrance of Rurikoin temple. The road leads to Mikage shrine. Mikage Matsuri, the most important ritual held prior to Aoi Matsuri.