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Description: Kyoto · Autumn Night Openings · Kiyomizu-dera dates · Kiyomizu-dera hours · Kodai-ji dates / hours · Kodai-ji re-entry

# Kyoto · Autumn Night Openings · Closures and reservations

Japan · Kyoto

| Kiyomizu-dera dates | 21–30 November 2026; early/mid-November is outside the night-opening period. |
| --- | --- |
| Kiyomizu-dera hours | Last entry 21:00; closing 21:30. |
| Kodai-ji dates / hours | 23 October–13 December 2026; lights on 17:00, last entry 21:30, closing 22:00. |
| Kodai-ji re-entry | No day/night changeover, but no re-entry on the same ticket after leaving. |

Event dates do not guarantee peak autumn colours; check current event and foliage notices.

Source checked 2026-10-05

[View travel guide](<https://tripfieldbook.com/en/japan/kyoto/autumn-night-stay/>)

Official sources

- [Kiyomizu-dera: 2026 special night viewing](<https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/event/yakan.php>)
- [access guide](<https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/access.php>)
- [Kodai-ji: autumn special night viewing](<https://www.kodaiji.com/saiji.html>)
- [Hankyu: Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station weekday timetable](<https://www.hankyu.co.jp/station/html/HK-86_ky_1_w.html>)
- [Saturday and holiday timetable](<https://www.hankyu.co.jp/station/html/HK-86_ky_1_h.html>)
- [Keihan: Kiyomizu-Gojo Station](<https://www.keihan.co.jp/traffic/station/161/info.html>)
- [JR West: Kyoto route map](<https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai/pdf/kyotomap.pdf>)

Closure days and booking requirements can change. Check the latest details with the official source before visiting.

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