Kyorinbo Temple
Open by month
Closed in January. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Closed in February.
Closed in March.
Partly closed in April: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Partly closed in May: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Partly closed in June: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Closed in July.
Closed in August.
Closed in September.
Partly closed in October: some days or parts are closed — see the official site.
Open in November — at its best. Autumn leaves and night illumination, Nov 14–Dec 6, 2026 (17:30–19:30).
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): closed.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
A small temple said to be founded by Prince Shotoku in 605, hidden in a bamboo grove. Its moss-covered rock garden, attributed to Kobori Enshu, turns red with about 300 old maples in late autumn.
Nearby
- Gokasho Kondo Merchant Village ≈ 15 min by car
- Tarobogu (Aga Shrine) ≈ 15 min by car
- Azuchi Castle Ruins ≈ 15 min by car
- Omihachiman Suigo Boat Tour ≈ 20 min by car
- Hachiman-bori Canal (Omihachiman) ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- November — Autumn leaves and night illumination, Nov 14–Dec 6, 2026 (17:30–19:30)
- Getting there
- About 10 min by taxi from JR Azuchi Sta. (60 min on foot)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- ¥800 (¥1,000 from Nov 1 to mid-Dec); children ¥300
- Good to know
- Open only in spring and autumn. Autumn 2026: weekends and holidays in October, then daily Nov 1–Dec 15, 9:30–16:30. Closed at other times
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info