Events
Blue Maple Night Illumination at Ninna-ji Temple 2026
5月 30, 2026
📅 May 22 – June 28, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays)
As Kyoto enters the season of fresh green maple leaves, one of the city’s most atmospheric night events returns.
At Ninna-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visitors can enjoy a special evening illumination featuring glowing blue-green maple trees, drifting clouds of mist, and a peaceful 528Hz healing soundscape.
The highlight of the event is the breathtaking view of the temple grounds covered in a sea of mist. The illuminated green maples and the National Treasure Kondo Hall appear to float above the clouds, creating a dreamlike landscape unlike anywhere else in Kyoto.
The event combines traditional temple architecture with light, sound, and nature, offering a relaxing nighttime experience away from the crowds of central Kyoto.
Visitors can also enjoy the quiet atmosphere of Ninna-ji after dark, when the historic temple takes on an entirely different character from its daytime appearance.
If you’re looking for a unique Kyoto night experience this early summer, this is one of the most beautiful events of the season.
Event Information
Event: Blue Maple Night Illumination – Sea of Clouds & 528Hz Healing Sound Garden
Venue: Ninna-ji Temple
Dates: May 22 – June 28, 2026
(Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays only)
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
(Admission begins at 6:30 PM / Last entry at 8:30 PM)
Location: Omuro Ninna-ji Temple Grounds
Admission:
- Adults: ¥2,800
- High school students and younger: Free
Access:
- City Bus 26 or JR Bus: “Omuro Ninna-ji” stop
- 2-minute walk from Randen “Omuro-Ninnaji Station”
Official Website: https://ninnaji.jp/news/event-28/
Why Visit?
✔ UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔ Illuminated green maple leaves
✔ Sea of clouds effect throughout the grounds
✔ 528Hz healing sound garden
✔ Perfect for photography
✔ One of Kyoto’s most atmospheric night events
Please check the official website before visiting, as event details may change depending on weather and temple schedules.