End the day and begin the next,
in a quiet Zen temple.
A Special Autumn Temple Stay at Rokuouin “Nenge no Akari”
2026.11.20 (Fri) – 12.13 (Sun)
Limited to 5 groups per day / Women only
One night with breakfast, 15,000 yen per person (tax included)
Photo: night illumination from a past year
Set Down Your Phone for 24 Special Hours
After sunset, when visiting hours have ended at Rokuouin, a special time begins that is open only to overnight guests.
At night, the temple grounds wrapped in autumn leaves are lit up for overnight guests only in “Nenge no Akari.” Spend a quiet night gazing at the Reliquary Hall floating in the light.
And the next morning, spend time as you like in the temple grounds before anyone else arrives, and enjoy a traditional vegetarian breakfast prepared by the wife of the resident priest and experiences that calm the mind.
Only five groups a day. The night and morning at Rokuouin that you can encounter only by staying overnight.
Three Moments of an Autumn Stay
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Photo: night illumination from a past year “Nenge no Akari,” a Night for Guests Only
At night, the temple grounds are lit up for overnight guests only. While gazing at the Reliquary Hall wrapped in autumn leaves and soft light, you can enjoy a quiet time different from the daytime. (17:30 – 20:00)
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Morning in the Silent Temple Grounds
The temple grounds before general visiting hours begin offer a special time that only those who have stayed overnight can encounter. In the morning light, gaze at the garden or walk around the temple grounds. Spend a quiet morning as you like.
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The menu varies by season. A Morning to Settle the Mind
Breakfast is traditional vegetarian cuisine (shōjin ryōri) prepared by the wife of the resident priest. After the meal, spend a moment quietly facing yourself through “Morning Prayer and Quiet Sitting” or sutra copying.
A guest room of the temple lodging
Calming Experiences
Morning Prayer and Quiet Sitting
Sutra Copying Experience
Walk Through the Temple Grounds
The Temple Grounds in Autumn Leaves
Autumn Only: A Sample Itinerary
This is an example of the schedule.
Day 1
- 16:00
Free time
Stroll around Arashiyama or relax on the veranda
- 18:00
Dinner (on your own)
Dinner is not included in the lodging rate
- 19:00
“Nenge no Akari” for overnight guests only
Spend time freely in the temple grounds at night
17:30 – 20:00
- 20:00
To a nearby public bath
- 21:00
Curfew / prepare for bed
Day 2
- 6:30
Wake up
- 7:00
Early morning walk through the temple grounds
- 7:30
Traditional vegetarian breakfast
Breakfast prepared by the wife of the resident priest
- 8:00
Morning Prayer and Quiet Sitting(Optional)
In the Guest Hall
- 9:00
Sutra copying experience
- 10:00
Check-out
Dinner is not included in the lodging rate. Check-in is until 17:00, and the curfew is 21:00.
The Temple Grounds in Autumn Leaves
An image of a morning walk
Reservations by Phone (Japanese Only)
075-861-1645Limited to 5 groups per day / Women only / One night with breakfast, 15,000 yen per person (tax included)
Overview
- Period
Friday, November 20 – Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Capacity
Limited to 5 groups per day / Women only
- Rate
15,000 yen per person (tax included)
The Kyoto City Lodging Tax of 400 yen is charged separately
- The rate includes
Breakfast, “Nenge no Akari” illumination for overnight guests only, early morning visit, Morning Prayer and Quiet Sitting (optional), sutra copying experience
- Check-in
Please arrive between 16:00 and 17:00
- Check-out
10:00
- Curfew
21:00
- Reservations
By phone only (Japanese only): 075-861-1645
Before You Book
- Please have dinner on your own. It is not included in the lodging rate.
- Amenities such as towels, toothbrushes, shampoo, and conditioner are not provided. Please bring your own.
- Morning Prayer and Quiet Sitting is optional. It is held in the Guest Hall.
- The photos are images of the experience.
Nearby Baths and Places to Visit
| Name | From Rokuouin | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rokuo-yu | About a 2-minute walk | A traditional public bath loved by locals |
| Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-Yu | About a 15-minute walk | A large public bath with open-air baths and saunas |
| Tenryu-ji Temple | About a 14-minute walk | A World Cultural Heritage Site; the Sogenchi Garden is also a highlight |
| Kurumazaki Shrine | About a 7-minute walk | A shrine also known as a shrine for the performing arts |
| Bamboo Forest Path (Chikurin-no-Komichi) | About a 20-minute walk | Recommended for a morning walk |
Reservations by Phone (Japanese Only)
075-861-1645Limited to 5 groups per day / Women only / One night with breakfast, 15,000 yen per person (tax included)