Kyoto Arashiyama Illumination 2013

嵐山は元気です　「花灯路」始まる印刷用画面を開く

The annual illumination in Arashiyama, Kyoto, is now underway.

Every evening from about 5 pm until 8:30, the area's famed bridge - Togetsukyo - is lit up.

Some 2500 tiny lights have been set up on the bridge supports.

The illumination takes place every night until December 23rd.

Cyclists should try to park a few blocks from the bridge and then walk.


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Myoshinji Temple Kyoto Illumination

妙心寺お精霊迎え

Myoshinji Temple in western Kyoto will illuminated on the evenings of August 9 and 10.

The lights go on at 6 pm and will stay on until 10 pm.

The zen temple was founded in 1337 and is a vast walled complex of many sub-temples.

It is a beautiful night.

For those cycling, parking is available in and around both the north and south gates.

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Kodaiji Temple Kyoto Illumination

高台寺夜の特別拝観灯明会

Kyoto's Kodaiji Temple is now being illuminated nightly until the 18th of August.

Kodaiji is always beautiful, but is ethereal at night when lit.

The gardens will be lit up every night.

Cyclists can park on Nene no Michi (The Path of Nene) below the temple.

Information

August 1 - August 19
Sundown until 9:30 pm
Fee: 600 yen


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Horikawa Kyoto Illumination

京の七夕堀川通り

Along the Horikawa River - it is more of a narrow canal and landscaped park - there will be an illumination to celebrate Tanabata according to the old Kyoto calendar.

Tanabata is the Japanese star festival that celebrates the once a year meeting of Vega and Altair.

The Milky Way, according to Chinese legend, separates the two lovers for 364 days of the year. On one night, July 7, they are permitted to meet.

This takes place on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar. Following the Gregorian calendar, that date is July 7. However, according the older Japanese reckoning, it would be in August.

Kyoto celebrates both dates, but the illumination takes place only in August.

After a brutally hot day, a cold beer under the stars as you enjoy illumination...is about as good as it gets.

There are also events at Nijo Castle and Kamogawa Kaikan.

Information

August 4 - 13
Along Horikawa Dori (below ground)
7 pm - 9:30 pm
Free


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Fushimi Inari Summer Illumination

花鳥風月の灯　夜彩る　伏見稲荷本宮祭

At Fushimi Inari Shrine, located in south Kyoto, there is a festival of traditional lanterns that are illuminated at night.

Both chochin and toro lanterns fill the main hall of the shrine. Many came out in yukata robes to enjoy the view.

The illumination begins at 7 pm and...lasted, alas, until July 21st.

Apologies for the tease, but the festival is now finished for this year.

This will be on our list of festivals to see next summer.


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Kodaiji Temple Illumination

光で描く秀吉の夢　８日から高台寺で夜間拝観

The annual illumination of Kodaiji Temple begins on March 8th.

Blue, green, and other colored lighting have been set up.

Within the grounds of the temple 670 lights.

The "lightup" will continue until May 6th and is open every evening from 5 - 9 pm.

There is an entrance fee.

For those cycling parking is not a problem. Along the Path of Nene, you should be able to park.

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Kyoto Higashiyama Illumination 2013

京都東山花灯路２０１３年

It is almost light-up season in Kyoto. Several times a year, in key places, the city of Kyoto sets up lighting to highlight temples, bamboo groves, streets.

It is a wonderful evening out.

And most of it is free.

From March 8 - 17, every evening from 6 - 9 pm, a large section of Higashiyama will be illuminated.

The routes will take in Nene no Michi (The Path of Nene), Maruyama Park, Kiyomizu Temple, Kodaiji Temple, and more.

If you are riding, it is best to ride to close to the route, park, stroll, then ride to another part of the illuminated area.

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Kyoto Arashiyama Illumination

冬の嵐山に柔らかな明かり　花灯路始まる

In Arashiyama, in the far west of Kyoto, the Togetsukyo Bridge is being illuminated as part of a winter tourism campaign.

Every evening the bridge is lit up from 5 pm until 8:30 pm.

Illumination is also taking place at Tenryuji Temple and the area's well-known bamboo forest.

A total of 2500 lights have been set up, and this year for the first time Kameyama Park will be lit up.

The events continue until December 17.

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Kyoto Temple Illumination Schedule

京都紅葉各地で主な寺社ライトアップ

Each fall temples and shrines in Kyoto are illuminated to highlight the gorgeous colors.

Here is a schedule of the remaining "light up" for 2012.

Daikakuji Temple: until December 9, 5 pm - 9 pm

Tenryuji Temple: until December 7, 5 pm - 8:15 pm

Kibune Shrine: until November 30, sundown - 8:30 pm

Eikando Temple: until December 5, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Manshuin: until November 30, 5 pm - 8:30 pm

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: until December 9, sundown - 8 pm

Shorenin: until December 9, 6 pm - 9:30 pm

Chionin: until December 2, 5:30 pm - 9 pm

Kodaiji Temple: until December 9, sundown - 8 pm

Kiyomizu Temple: until December 2, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tofukuji Temple: until December 9, sundown - 8:30 pm

Daigoji Temple: until December 9, 6 pm - 8:10 pm



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