During the autumn foliage season from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, December 6, 2026, heavy congestion is expected on the surrounding roads and nearby areas. Therefore, we kindly ask visitors to use public transportation as much as possible when visiting.
*Please note that there is no dedicated parking lot at our temple.

Please also note that during this period, changes will be made to the facilities within our temple as follows:

◆ Suspension of the Bicycle Parking Area at the Front Gate
Normally, a bicycle parking area for light vehicles such as bicycles is available behind the Front Gate reception desk. However, due to queue management at the Front Gate reception desk, this area will be unavailable on [Saturday, November 21; Sunday, November 22; Monday, November 23; Saturday, November 28; and Sunday, November 29]. Unfortunately, there are no other bicycle parking spaces on the temple grounds, so please refrain from visiting by bicycle on these dates.

◆ Distribution of Goshuin (Temple Seals)
Normally, we offer two types of Goshuin: "Phoenix Hall" and "Amida Nyorai." However, to ease congestion, only one type, "Phoenix Hall," will be offered on [Saturday, November 21; Sunday, November 22; Monday, November 23; Saturday, November 28; Sunday, November 29; Saturday, December 5; and Sunday, December 6]. (Both direct handwriting in a Goshuin notebook and pre-written paper sheets will be available.)

*Please note that depending on congestion, registration may close before the scheduled end time of 16:45.

◆ Suspension of Video Exhibits and Artifact Section at the Museum Hoshokan
To ease congestion, video exhibits will be suspended on [Saturday, November 21; Sunday, November 22; Monday, November 23; Saturday, November 28; and Sunday, November 29].
In addition, the Artifact Section (exhibits of reconstructed baldachins, roof tiles, excavated items, etc.) will be closed to the public from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, December 6.
Please also be advised that, aside from our peak period measures, the Painted Doors Room—which features a recreation of the temple's original interior coloring—will be closed all day from Monday, November 3 to Thursday, November 27 to Friday for cultural property restoration work, with the exception of weekends and national holidays. We appreciate your kind understanding.

◆ Business Days for Tea Room Toka
Tea Room Toka will be open on Monday, November 23, as it is a public holiday.
*Please note that it will be closed as scheduled on Monday, November 16 to Wednesday, November 18; Tuesday, November 24; Wednesd

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to visitors and appreciate your understanding.