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25 night illumination spots of Autumn leaves in Kyoto 2024

The Schedule of 2024

  • 11/30~12/14
  • 17:30~19:30 (Entrance closes at 19:00)
  • Reservation needed Check out JR website( in Japanese).
  • Entrence fee 1,800円

Overview

建仁寺潮音庭建仁寺の紅葉

Kenninji was founded by Eisai/ Yosai (栄西) who introduced Zen to Japan. It is a typical Zen temple and has beautiful gardens including so-called Zen garden/ Karesansui gardens.

建仁寺風神雷神図

And it has famous Fujin Raijinzu Byobu and we can see a replica.

The night illumination of Kenninji temple

建仁寺紅葉ライトアップ

The most beautiful place in Kenninji is Chontei garden. The ocean (or river) is painted in the sliding door emphasizes the colors of autumn leaves. In this garden, we can find three stones in any direction.

建仁寺紅葉ライトアップ

Daiyuen (Zen/ Karesansui garden) in not illuminated but it is extraordinary calm. We cannot visit Karesauni gardens at night.

建仁寺紅葉ライトアップ

The other side of the garden is illuminated. There is a lone tree with brilliant red leaves.

About Kenninji 建仁寺基本情報

  • Tozan Kennjinji 東山建仁寺
  • Address 584 Komatsucho, Yamato Ohji Shijo Sagaru Higashiyama ward, Kyoto, 〒605-0811
  • Phone 075-561-6363
  • Admission fee 1,800 (Night visit)
  • Website Kenjinji official (in Japanee)

How to get to Kennninji?

About 10 minutes From Shijo Kawaramach bus stop and Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi sta.

About 5 minutes from Gion bus stop and Keihan Gion Shijo sta.