Kizugawa City: Spring 2027 Special Open House
Special public viewings are held every spring and fall. These events feature the display of secret Buddha statues and temple treasures that are normally kept out of public view, as well as the temporary opening of temples and shrines that are not usually open to the public.
Special public viewings are held every spring and fall. These events feature the display of secret Buddha statues and temple treasures that are normally kept out of public view, as well as the temporary opening of temples and shrines that are not usually open to the public.
Reservations & Registration
- How to Register
Go directly to the venue on the day of the event
- Registration Period & Deadline
- Go directly to the venue on the day of the event
Basic Information
- Season
- Jōruri-ji: March 20–May 20; Iwafune-ji: April 1–May 31; dates for other temples and shrines are to be determined
- Closed Days & Excluded Dates
- None (Open year-round)
- Meeting Time & Hours of Operation
- 9：00〜17：00
- Schedule
- Each Temple
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Accessibility
- Not accessible (stairs present)
*The main hall of Joruri-ji Temple is accessible to people using special-purpose wheelchairs. - Notes
- Events may be canceled in case of severe weather.
Pricing
- List Price
- 500 yen
- Included in Price
- Entrance Fee
- Not Included in Price
- Parking fees, personal expenses
Access & Meeting Place
- Parking Information
- Please use the nearby parking lot.
Operator Information
- Operator Name
- Kizugawa City Tourism Association (General Incorporated Association)
- Address
- 23-1 Usanami Higashi-Maeda, Kamo-cho, Kizugawa City
- Phone Number
- 0774－39－8191
- Official Website
- https://www.0774.or.jp/
Area & City/Town Introduction (Kizugawa City)
Kizugawa City is located at the southern tip of Kyoto Prefecture and is a place where visitors can easily experience history and culture firsthand, with convenient access from Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.
Dotted with ancient temples standing in serene tranquility—such as the former imperial capital “Kyōnin-kyō” and the National Treasures “Jōruri-ji” and “Kaijūzan-ji”—the city offers a glimpse into Japan’s traditional landscape. The area also boasts the “Kamikoma Tea Wholesale District,” a Japan Heritage site where the rich aroma of Uji tea wafts through the air, as well as a wide selection of unique bakeries and dessert shops.
Come spend a special time in romantic Kizugawa City, where you can indulge your five senses and soothe both body and mind.
