We have decided to hold a special autumn night visiting for the general public again this year. This marks the 970th anniversary of the establishment of the Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-do), originally known as the Amida Hall, in the Heian period in 1053.

Continuing from last year, admission will be limited to 1,000 worshippers per day by advance reservation, and we hope that all worshippers will enjoy a special time in the spacious temple grounds. We sincerely ask for your understanding.

▼Commemorative Exhibition of the 970th Anniversary of the Phoenix Hall: Night Special Visiting "Radiant Light and Autumn Brilliance"

【Date】2023/11/18、11/19、11/23、11/24、11/25、11/26、12/2、12/3
19:00 - 20:30 (reception closes at 20:15)

【Admission Fee】Adults 1,500 yen ／ Elementary to High School Students 1,000 yen

【Open to The Public】Garden and Hoshokan Museum *Tea Room Toka and interior of Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-do) are not open to the public

【Prior registration required】For viewings, you will need to register online via the registration page below.
*Registration period: The deadline for reservations will be 14:00 to 3 days
*Please be reminded that registration will be closed when we reach the maximum number of visitors per day.

Reservation click here

Notes

▼About Visiting

Please show the screen of your smartphone or tablet displaying your name and email address at the reception window. (Screenshots are also acceptable.)
Visit is processed only at the main gate. Please make sure to approach the correct entrance.
The interior of Phoenix Hall is not open for visit.
Visits are on a day-night rotation system. Continuous visits from daytime through to nighttime are not allowed.
Once you leave the premises, re-entry is not permitted.
Pets such as dogs and cats are not allowed entry.
For customers using wheelchairs, there may be certain areas with stairs that you cannot access.
For safety reasons, there may be restrictions on access to the visit areas.

▼About Photography

For safety reasons, the use of tripods, monopods, as well as similar equipment, is prohibited within the temple grounds.
Similarly, the use of selfie sticks and alike is also prohibited.
Additionally, reserving a location for photography or obstructing pathways, such as standing in one place for an extended period, is not allowed.
Please adhere to the instructions and guidance provided by the temple staff.
The use of photos and the like taken within the temple for commercial purposes is prohibited.

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