Rokuo-in Temple, an Arashiyama Zen temple known as a hidden gem for autumn foliage, will host a “Special Night Viewing” event from Friday, November 21st, to Sunday, December 14th, 2025.
Following a highly successful event last year, the viewing will once again be strictly limited to 150 people per day and will feature elegant illuminations designed to enhance the tranquil atmosphere of the Zen temple.
Event Overview
The special viewing will illuminate the temple’s famous stone-paved approach, its bamboo grove, and Japan’s first flat-style dry landscape garden, which uses the Arashiyama mountains as a backdrop.
Admission to the event is by advance application only and is priced at 3,500 yen.
The ticket includes a special tea service provided by the Hayami School of Tea Ceremony.
Guests will be served Gion Tsujiri thin tea (“Higashimine no Shiro”) and a sweet potato bun confection (“Rokuoin”) from the confectioner Okumura.
The tea will be served in a selection of precious, once-in-a-lifetime tea bowls, including a piece made from a stone from the Berlin Wall and Shino ware bowls crafted by Living National Treasure Yasuo Tamaki.
In addition to the regular viewing, three premium admission nights are scheduled:
Tuesday, November 25th: “Shinobue Fantasy Night” featuring flute player Kazuya Sato (Admission + 2,000 yen).
Sunday, November 30th & Sunday, December 7th: “Saga Kyogen” nights featuring a short performance by Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (Admission + 1,500 yen).
Reservations for the event are available via the official reservation site.
Location
Venue: Kakuozan Rokuoin Temple
Address: Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City
Dates: Friday, November 21st – Sunday, December 14th, 2025
Hours: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (17:00 – 19:30)
Last admission is at 7:00 PM (19:00)
Admission: 3,500 yen (Advance reservation required, limited to 150 people per day).
Event Details
calendar_month DATE
Nov 21 2025 – Dec 14 2025
schedule TIME
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
payments Cost
¥3,500
info Website
Official Website
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