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.
#19 Byodoin temple 平等院鳳凰堂
The schedule of 2024
- Dates: Saturdays and Sundays (11/16～12/1)
- Open hours 18:00~20:30 (Entrance closes at 20:00)
- Entrance fee: 1,500 JPY
- Make reservation at the website of Byodoin temple.
The night illumination of Byodoin temple
Byodoin has magnificent Mizukagami as you see in the photo above.
2023 marks 970th anniversary. PHOENIX HAAAAAL!!!
About Byodo-in temple
How to get to Byodoin temple?
From JR Uji station: 10 mintues walk.
From Keihan Uji station 5 minutes walk.
#20 Hosen-in temple 宝泉院
The schedule of 2024
Not yet announced
Overview
Hosenin is a cozy temple in suburb Ohara Area with brilliant autumn leaves. We can enjoy them with tea and wagashi.
The night illumination of Hosen-in temple
The night illumination of Hosenin is very exquisite one. In addition to it, it is in suburb area and there always are few visitors. We can enjoy autumn leaves and bamboos in calmness.
About Hosen-in temple
How to get to Hosen-in temple?
30 minutes from Ohara bus stop.
#21 Daigoji temple 醍醐寺
The schedule of 2024
- Dates: 11/22~12/1
- Open hours 18:00~20:50 (Entrance closes at 20:10)
- Entrance fee: 1,000 JPY
Overview
Daigoji temple was named after emperor Daigo, the founder of the temple. The typhoon in 2018 devastated many trees but it still provides us with extraordinary autumn leaves. We can enjoy them in calmness though it is one of the world heritage site in Kyoto.
The night illumination of Daigoji
Daigohi has large gardens and only some of them are open to us. The Mizukagami in front of Bentendo is beyond description. In 2023, concerts and recitals are available.
