Special Evening Admission – “Blue Lotus Summer Lights”

*Event Period
July 17 (Fri) – August 23 (Sun), 2026
Closed: August 13 (Thu) – August 16 (Sun)

*Opening Hours
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
(Last admission: 9:00 PM)

Admission

• Adults: ¥1,500
• Elementary school children: ¥1,000

Please Note
The evening illumination is held only at Shoren-in Temple. It is not available at Shogunzuka Seiryuden.

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A Night of Light Inspired by the Temple’s Principal Deity

Every spring and autumn, Shoren-in Temple hosts its famous evening illumination. This special summer event continues that tradition, celebrating the profound connection between the temple and light.

The temple’s principal deity, Shijoko Nyorai (Tejaprabhā Buddha), symbolizes radiant light itself. Its manifestation, Fudō Myōō, who is enshrined here as the National Treasure Blue Fudō Myōō, is depicted surrounded by flames. Because of this deep spiritual association, light has long held special significance at Shoren-in.

More than 1,000 lighting fixtures transform the temple grounds into a breathtaking work of art. Once serving as a temporary Imperial Palace during the Edo period, Shoren-in—also known as Awata Gosho—is renowned for its elegant architecture and refined strolling garden. Visitors can first explore the historic temple buildings before strolling through the beautifully illuminated gardens.

Experience a dreamlike landscape where trees and flowers appear and fade into the darkness, admire five magnificent camphor trees designated as Natural Monuments, wander through a tranquil bamboo grove glowing in blue, and discover countless points of light shimmering like stars across the moss garden.

The illumination represents a heartfelt wish that the light within each visitor may be guided by the compassion of the temple’s principal deity, rising together into the night sky and bringing hope and brightness to the world.

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