Okadera Temple Autumn Foliage Illuminations: Pilgrimage of Light
Japanese name:岡寺 紅葉ライトアップ「光の巡礼」
📅 Sat, Nov 21, 2026 - Sun, Nov 29, 2026
About this event
A night illumination event held for just 5 days during the autumn foliage season at Okadera Temple in Asuka Village. Japanese umbrellas are illuminated in front of the three-story pagoda, and an umbrella tower adorned with projection mapping as well as a water purification basin sparkling with glass marbles create an enchanting atmosphere. Held concurrently with Tsubosaka-dera and Muro-ji as the "Pilgrimage of Light," in 2026 it takes place during the three-day weekend from November 21 to 23, and on the weekend of November 28 and 29. After strolling through Asuka in the daytime, you can enjoy a special temple visit by ascending to the mountaintop grounds after sunset. Highlights include the umbrella lanterns dedicated before the three-story pagoda, the umbrella tower decorated with projection mapping, and the water purification pavilion glowing with marbles. Note that caution is required, as the approach and temple grounds have many steps and become dark underfoot at night.
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Okadera Temple
806 Oka, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara 634-0111
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