Only During Kyoto Winter Special 2008 - Hidden cultural heritage sites, normally not open to the public, will be open for viewing during the event. Ten spots will open their cultural heritages to the public for 9 weeks, from January 12-March 18,2008(*excluding To-ji Temple's Kanjo-in). All viewings are for culturally valuable items. This is a wonderful opportunity for gaining a deeper understanding of Kyoto's culture.
*Some temples may be closed for Buddhist service without notice.
*On-site guidance is available in Japanese.
9 weeks, from January 12 – March 18, 2007. *Toji Temple Kanjo-in Temple
will open from January 20.
10:00 – 16:00*Toji Temple Pagoda, Chishaku-in Temple are open from 9:00 – 16:00, Toji Temple Kanjo-in Temple is open 9:30 – 16:00, and Rokuharamitsuji is open 9:00 – 16:30.
600 yen (10% discount for groups over 15). *Please note that Toji Temple Pagoda and Chishaku-in Temple are 800 yen (includes normal admission)
Shokoku-ji Temple Kaisan-do/Hatto
The Kaisan-do houses the ancient tablets and image of the founder
of the temple.
In the Main Hall lies a series of famous painted partitions by Shiko
Watanabe, a unique artist drawing in the popular Rinpa style of the
mid-Edo Period.
The bold “Sakura”, centered around Japan’s renowned cherry trees,
was painted by Tohaku Hasegawa’s son Kyuzo when he was 25. 
The repository contains images of Kiyonori no Taira and Kuya, both
Important Cultural Artifacts, and many famous treasures. 
In the Main Hall lies a series of famous painted partitions by Shiko
Watanabe, a unique artist drawing in the popular Rinpa style of the
mid-Edo Period.