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#Temples & Shrines

Japan's temples and shrines—visiting etiquette, annual rituals, goshuin seals, and highlights.

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Giant flaming torches and bearers lighting up the stone temple steps at Kurama Fire Festival after dark

Kurama Fire Festival 2026: Access, Road Closures, and the Last Train Out (October 22)

A family in formal kimono walking a shrine approach in November for Shichi-Go-San, a child holding a chitose-ame candy bag, seen from behind

Shichi-Go-San 2026: Dates, Tokyo Shrines to See It & Photo Etiquette

A hand-brushed goshuin with red seals written into a goshuincho book

Goshuin in Japan: How to Get a Shrine Seal (Cost, Etiquette & the Goshuincho Book)

Kodai-ji's garden and autumn maples lit up at night, with projection mapping on the Hojo sand garden

Kodai-ji Autumn Illumination 2026: Dates, ¥800 Tickets & Evening Viewing Hours

The five-story pagoda of To-ji reflected in Hyotan Pond amid illuminated autumn maples at night, Kyoto

To-ji Temple Autumn Illumination 2026: Night Viewing 10/31–12/13, Tickets, and the Day-vs-Night Trap

Illuminated maples and the pagoda at Eikando reflected in the pond at night, Kyoto

Eikando Autumn Illumination 2026: Nights from November 20, Tickets, and Crowds

The wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera above a valley of red and gold autumn maples in Kyoto's Higashiyama district

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illumination 2026: November 21–30, Tickets & Hours

Autumn foliage on the hills of Arashiyama behind Togetsukyo Bridge and the Hozu River

Arashiyama Autumn 2026: Book the Sagano Train Before It Sells Out

Autumn maples filling the Sengyokukan ravine, seen from Tsutenkyo bridge at Tofuku-ji, Kyoto

Tofuku-ji Autumn Leaves 2026: The ¥1,000 Ticket, 8:30 Opening, and Bridge Photo Ban

Red maples over the stone steps of a temple in Kita-Kamakura in late November

Kamakura Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Fees, 4pm Closings

A six-photo collage of Kyoto's famous autumn foliage spots, featuring gardens and ponds framed by vivid red maples, the wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera, a five-story pagoda, and the halls of historic temples—iconic scenes of Kyoto in autumn.

Kyoto Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Mid-to-Late Nov, 3 Confirmed Light-Ups from October 31

Gion Matsuri yoiyama in Kyoto, with the Minami Kannon Yama float lit by rows of paper lanterns — white lanterns bearing tomoe crests and red lanterns reading "Minami Kannon Yama" — glowing at dusk.

Gion Matsuri 2026: A First-Timer's Guide to Kyoto's Float Processions (July 17 & 24), Yoiyama Nights & Seats

A Hōzuki-ichi market sign reading "Asakusa Hōzuki-ichi" and "Shimanrokusennichi," illustrated with red hōzuki (ground cherries), with Edo glass wind bells and paper strips in front.

Asakusa Hōzuki-ichi 2026: Sensō-ji's Ground-Cherry Market on July 9–10 (and the 46,000-Day Blessing)

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