Higashi Honganji

Flowers and Lights of Higashi Honganji: An Autumn Special Exhibition

First lighting event in the precincts of Higashi Hongwanji Temple

Period

2024.10.25 - 2024.10.26
18:00~21:00

Final admission at 20:40

CONTENTS

Artwork

Important Cultural Property: the Goei-do, Amida

"Mikagedo/Amida Hall Illumination" & "Ikenobo Ikebana Illumination"

One of the world's largest wooden buildings, the Mikado and Amida Hall, both important cultural properties, will be solemnly illuminated at night. Ikebana artwork by Ikenobo, the head of the Iemoto Ikebana school of flower arrangement, will decorate the grounds of the temple, offering an opportunity to enjoy traditional Japanese architecture and culture in a light display.

NAKED Distance Lantern®

Tour around the venue with NAKED's popular artistic lantern in hand, and become a part of the ever-changing colorful light art installations yourself. For this event, two types of lantern patterns will be available: maple and ginkgo leaves.

Important Cultural Property:Noh stage

Noh stage of Light (Exclusive to Premium Ticket Holders)

A premium experience to see a Noh performance by the Kanze school in an area normally closed to the public. You can enjoy the contrast between the ephemeral but elegant “Hajitomi” and the elegant Shura Noh play “Atsumori”, as well as a light performance to accompany the Noh dance, with commentary on the costumes.

NEWS

The latest information on theHigashi Honganji
2024.09.30

Higashi Honganji Temple, Kyoto, to Hold First Lighting Up of Precincts and Premium Dining EventLighting Up the World's Largest Wooden Building

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Event Overview/Access

Name

Flowers and Lights of Higashi Honganji: An Autumn Special Exhibition

Period

2024.10.25(Fri)
-
2024.10.26(Sat)

Time

18:00~21:00

Final admission at 20:40

Place

Higashi Honganji (Shinshu Honbyo, 600-8505, Karasuma-dori Shichijo Agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City)

Admission Fees

[Regular Ticket] Available at Ticket Outlets
Middle School Students and Above: 1,000JPY
Elementary School Students: 600JPY
[On-Site Ticket] Available Only at Venue
Middle School Students and Above: 1,200JPY
Elementary School Students: 800JPY

Contact

■NAKED Lights at Nishi Hongwanji Temple 2024 Committee
E-mail: onekyoto@naked.works
*Service Period: September 24th - October 26th, 2024

7 min. walk from JR Kyoto Station
5 min. walk from Karasuma Subway, Gojō Station
1 min. walk from Karasuma Shichijō bus stop

Parking

There is no parking available. Please park in a nearby parking lot or use public transportation.

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