Moon Viewing Evening (Former Saga Imperial Palace Grand Head Temple Daikaku-ji)

About this event

"Moon Viewing Evening" traces its origins to Emperor Saga boating on Osawa Pond during the Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon to socialize with cultural figures and aristocrats. Looking up, one sees the brightly shining moon in the sky; looking down, the moon reflected upon the tranquil water surface. Visitors can enjoy an elegant time unique to Osawa Pond, celebrated as one of Japan's three best places for viewing the harvest moon, taking in both moons simultaneously. During the event, visits to the temple halls area are not permitted, but admission, strolling, and moon viewing in the Osawa Pond area are available. With a special ticket, guests can enjoy a boat ride on Osawa Pond aboard a dragon-headed, waterfowl-necked boat (Ryuto-Gekikubi-sen) along with matcha green tea.

Venue

Daikaku-ji Temple

4 Saga Osawa-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto 616-8411