Kiyomizu-dera Spring Night Special Viewing
High crowdKansaiKyoto, Kyoto
Date
Late March to early April (2026 edition: March 27 to April 5; 2027 dates not yet announced)
Region
Kansai
About this festival
Kiyomizu-dera holds a spring night special viewing (haru no yakan tokubetsu haikan) during the cherry blossom season. In 2026 it ran from March 27 to April 5, with the gate closing at 21:30 and last entry at 21:00. The temple's event page gives the cherry blossom peak as the second half of March to early April, varying by year.
Highlights
- โNight opening of the temple during cherry blossom season
- โGate closes at 21:30, last entry 21:00 (2026 hours)
- โCherry blossoms usually at their peak from late March to early April, per the temple
- โKotan-e on April 8 marks the Buddha's birthday with offerings of sweet tea
Getting There
About 10 minutes on foot from the Gojozaka bus stop (city bus 206 or 100 from Kyoto Station).
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