KANGETSU-SAI A Moonlit Evening at World Heritage Ninna-ji Temple
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17:30:00 · 1 – 50
- Departure time
- 17:30:00
- Capacity
- 1 – 50
📅 Schedule
Founded in 888 by Emperor Uda, Ninna-ji is a World Heritage Site and an imperial temple with centuries of connection to the imperial family. Kangetsu-sai invites you to encounter the culture of moon-viewing within the temple itself - an authentic Japanese evening in Kyoto.
＊HARVEST MOON VIEWING
Experience Kangetsu — the Japanese tradition of appreciating the beauty of the moon — within the grounds of Ninna-ji.
＊SEA OF CLOUDS ILLUMINATION
A sea of clouds made of light spreads across the temple grounds, with the harvest moon rising above it. Created especially for this night.
＊EMPEROR KŌKAKU'S CALLIGRAPHY
Encounter calligraphy handwritten by Emperor Kōkaku, who reigned in the Edo period more than 200 years ago. Preserved as an Important Cultural Property, this rare work offers a glimpse into the refined culture of the imperial court.
＊GOEIKA IN THE GOLDEN HALL
Listen to Goeika, traditional Buddhist devotional songs, performed in the National Treasure Golden Hall — normally closed to the public.
＊A JOURNEY THROUGH THE EVENING
17:30 Gates open · Reception at Niō-mon Gate
17:45 / 19:00 Goeika concert · National Treasure Golden Hall
During your visit: Moon-viewing · Sea of Clouds illumination · Special exhibition
20:30 Last entry
21:00 Gates close
✅ What's included
- Ninna-ji Sea of Clouds Illumination Admission Ticket
- Reihokan Museum Admission Ticket
- Golden Hall Admission Ticket
- Goeika Concert Ticket
Required reading
- Ticket Office Check-in
- Please ensure you have a stable internet connection, as you will need to open the ticket web page on your smartphone.
- Important Note for Multiple Ticket Purchases: If you purchase multiple tickets at once, they cannot be used individually. All tickets will be activated simultaneously, so all members of your party must enter together. If you plan to use them separately, please purchase them in separate transactions.
Other notes
- Parking Information (East side of Ninna-ji Temple) Operating Hours / Standard Vehicles: Open 24 hours (Coin-operated parking)
📍 Meeting / Pick-up point
Address: 33 Omuro-ouchi, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, 616-8092 Access methods vary depending on your transportation. Please refer to the official website for detailed directions.
🎟 Voucher validity: Valid only for the participation date specified
⏱ Booking deadline
Please make a reservation before 12:00 on the participation date.
📥 Booking opens
Within 3 monthly