Special Autumn Visits and Autumn Foliage Illumination

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Special Autumn Visits and Autumn Foliage Illumination

Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum Autumn Special Viewing and Autumn Foliage Illumination

Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum will be holding a "Special Autumn Viewing and Autumn Foliage Illumination" from Saturday, November 1st to Sunday, November 30th, 2025.

The special viewing hours will be from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during the event.
(*Normal admission is from 9:00 to 17:00)

Special viewing

During the special nighttime viewing, you can take a leisurely stroll through the illuminated gardens, and an evening tea ceremony is also available at Kanku-in Temple.
Kimono rentals (for a fee) will also be available for two days only.
You can enjoy an elegant moment in traditional Japanese clothing.

In addition, there will be performances of Japanese instruments such as the biwa, shinobue, and kokyu, as well as a special exhibition of the ceiling painting "Twin Dragons "Aun"" in the International Zen Dojo, which is normally closed to the public.

The fantastical garden at night, colored by autumn leaves, projects a mysterious atmosphere that is different from that during the day, providing an opportunity to experience the cultural value unique to autumn.

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Duration: 2025/11/01(SAT) - 2025/11/30(SUN)

Time: 18:00-21:00

Location: Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum

Event content: ■Summary of the Autumn Special Visit ○Period: November 1st (Sat) to November 30th (Sun), 2025 *Only held on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the period ○Time: 18:00-21:00 (last admission 20:30) ○Night-time admission fee: Adults 1,000 yen / Middle and high school students 500 yen ○Dates November 1st (Sat), 2nd (Sun), 3rd (Mon/holiday), 8th (Sat), 9th (Sun), 15th (Sat), 22nd (Sat), 24th (Mon/holiday), 29th (Sat), 30th (Sun) *Closed on November 16th (Sun) and 23rd (Sun).

Special Event 1: Kimono Rental (fee required) - Kimono dressing is available for two days only. Enjoy the autumn foliage-filled grounds in a kimono. Dates: November 8th and 9th *Only for two days *Also available during the day (daytime strolls require the purchase of an Architecture Festival Passport) Price: 4,800 yen Reservations: Please apply by phone or via Instagram DM. Onomichi Osanpo Kimono Otomeya - Tel: 090-4275-0239 - IG:@onomichi.osanpo.kimono.otomeya

Special Event 2: Night Performance: Performances using traditional Japanese instruments such as the Shinobue, Biwa, and Koto will be held in the main hall of the International Zen Dojo. Performance times: Part 1: 18:30 - Part 2: 19:30 Performance dates and content: Saturday, November 8th: Shamisen Sunday, November 9th: Koto and Flute Saturday, November 15th: Shinobue and Kokyu Saturday, November 22nd: Koto and Flute Monday, November 24th: Biwa Saturday, November 29th: Shinobue and Kokyu Sunday, November 30th: Biwa