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Special Night Viewing

Name: Special Night Viewing
Start: 2026-11-30
Location: Kiyomizu-dera

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WhereKiyomizu-deraHigashiyama · Keihan 「清水五条」Station · about 25 min walk; City Bus 「五条坂」stop · about 10 min walk

TimeSat, Nov 21All day

PricePrice to be confirmed

BookingNot needed

Runs Sat, Nov 21 – Mon, Nov 30 · pick a day

Kiyomizu-dera · HigashiyamaKeihan 「清水五条」Station · about 25 min walk; City Bus 「五条坂」stop · about 10 min walkOpen in Google Maps ↗

Heads-up. Stone steps and slopes are dark and slippery at night. Last entry 21:00. Expect crowds; watch your step and bring a phone light.

Kiyomizu Temple holds a special autumn nighttime viewing from November 21 to 30, 2026. The temple extends its opening hours until 21:30, with last entry at 21:00, allowing visitors to experience its famous wooden stage and the surrounding maple trees illuminated after dark. No reservation is required. The nighttime illuminations at Kiyomizu are among Kyoto's most beloved autumn traditions, and the glowing foliage viewed from the stage is unforgettable.

Before you go

The Kiyomizu Stage and three-story pagoda are illuminated, with a single blue beam of light rising from the main hall over the city
Autumn 2026 dates: November 21–30, open until 21:30 (last admission 21:00)

Getting there: From Kyoto Station, take a city bus to Gojo-zaka (about 10 min on foot). About 25 min on foot from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (per Kiyomizudera official site).
Booking: No reservation needed — stated on the official page.
Crowds: Expect crowds on autumn weekends. Arrive before the 21:00 admission cutoff.
Good for: First-time Kyoto visitors who want night views and autumn leaves in one visit.

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