Yoshikien Autumn Illuminations

About this event

At Yoshikien, a Japanese garden adjacent to Nara Park, the special night opening event "Yoshikien Autumn Illuminations" will be held for the first time from Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 29, 2026. Usually open only during the day, Yoshikien opens specially at night this autumn, wrapping the garden in soft light as it is adorned in autumn foliage, revealing an enchanting look distinct from the daytime. Combined with an autumn stroll through Nara Park, you can spend a special evening in a historic Japanese garden. The highlight is the harmony between the autumn-hued garden and the night illuminations, creating shadows different from daytime and producing a quiet, magical atmosphere as the trees and garden scenery are illuminated. Another charm is encountering different expressions depending on where you walk, such as the light reflected on the Pond Garden and the serene landscape of the Moss Garden. During the period, special experience offerings will also take place alongside the evening garden stroll. On Friday, November 20, a special dining experience (Shokado bento) presented by Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara, will be held in Yoshikien's main building. Additionally, on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29, an "Evening Tea Gathering" will take place in the Moss Garden, offering matcha and Japanese sweets to let visitors experience traditional Japanese culture in the autumn evening garden.

Venue

Yoshikien Garden

60-1 Noborioji-cho, Nara, Nara 630-8213