KYOTO WINTER SPECIAL 2009 "December 1,2008-March 31,2009"

SPECIAL OPENINGS

SPECIAL OPENINGS

Only during Kyoto Winter Special 2009 - Hidden cultural heritage sites, normally not open to the public, will be open for viewing during the event. Twelve spots will open their cultural heritages to the public for 9 weeks, from January 10-March 18,2009. All viewings are for culturally valuable items. This is a wonderful opportunity for gaining a deeper understanding of Kyoto's culture.

Special opening to the public

Period of opening to the public
9 weeks, from January 10 – March 18, 2009.
*Kodai-ji Temple will open from December 6, 2008.
Time of opening to the public
10:00 – 16:00 *Toji Temple Pagoda is open from 9:00 – 16:00, Toji Temple Kanchiin Temple is open from 9:30 – 16:00, Kodai-ji Temple is open 9:00 – 17:00.
Admission fees
600 yen (10% discount for groups over 30 & for Kodaiji 100yen discount for groups of adult over 30). *Please note that Toji Temple Pagoda is 800 yen (includes normal admission)
*Some temples may be closed for Buddhist service without notice.
*On-site guidance is available only in Japanese.

Special opening to public

  • Anrakujuin Temple
  • Kodai-ji Temple
  • Ninna-ji Temple Kondo , Kyozo
  • To-ji Temple Kanchiin Temple
  • To-ji Temple Gojyunoto (Five-Story Pagoda)
  • Tofuku-ji Temple Shorin-ji Temple
  • Tofuku-ji Temple Taikoan
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Tea House
  • Tenryuji Temple's Hogonin
  • Myoko-ji Temple
  • Myoshin-ji Temple Kobaiin Temple
  • Myoshin-ji Sanmon (main gate)

Attention for Visitors

During your visit to a temple, we ask you please observe the following

No Smoking    No Drinking    No Eating
Photography is not allowed (includes the use of video equipment) except the designated area.
Please unshoulder a backpack or deposit a large piece of baggage to a member of staff in order to protect cultural property.
Please do not touch any cultural property (pictures on partitions, Buddhist statues, etc.)

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