[Breaking News]Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 7 Kyodo - Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 7, 2025, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 10. (Kyodo)

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 7, 2025, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 10.

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 7, 2025, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 10.

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 7, 2025, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 10.

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 7, 2025, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 10.

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 7, 2025, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 15 to Dec. 10.

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 7 Kyodo - Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 6, 2024, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 11 to Dec. 1. Around 3,000 maple trees will be lit up at the event. (Kyodo)

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 6, 2024, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 11 to Dec. 1. Around 3,000 maple trees will be lit up at the event.

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 6, 2024, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 11 to Dec. 1. Around 3,000 maple trees will be lit up at the event.

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 6, 2024, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 11 to Dec. 1. Around 3,000 maple trees will be lit up at the event.

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for a test run on Nov. 6, 2024, ahead of its special event for nighttime viewing of autumn foliage running from Nov. 11 to Dec. 1. Around 3,000 maple trees will be lit up at the event.

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for testing on Nov. 1, 2023, ahead of its special night-time illumination of the autumn foliage running for a month from Nov. 3.

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 1 Kyodo - Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for testing on Nov. 1, 2023, ahead of its special night-time illumination of the autumn foliage running for a month from Nov. 3. (Kyodo)

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for testing on Nov. 1, 2023, ahead of its special night-time illumination of the autumn foliage running for a month from Nov. 3.

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Kyoto temple's special light-up for autumn foliage

Eikando Zenrinji temple in Kyoto is lit up for testing on Nov. 1, 2023, ahead of its special night-time illumination of the autumn foliage running for a month from Nov. 3.

Autumnal leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

Autumnal leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Trees in autumnal colors are illuminated at Eikando Zenrin-ji Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 6, 2014, during test lighting two days before the start of special nighttime viewing.

Autumnal leaves lit up at temple in Kyoto

Autumnal leaves lit up at temple in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Trees in autumnal colors are illuminated at Eikando Zenrin-ji Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 6, 2014, during test lighting two days before the start of special nighttime viewing.

Autumn leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

Autumn leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Autumn leaves are illuminated during a test at Eikando Zenrin-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2012. The temple will be open to visitors at night from Nov. 11 to Dec. 5.

Autumn leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

Autumn leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Autumn leaves are illuminated during a test at Eikando Zenrin-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2012. The temple will be open to visitors at night from Nov. 11 to Dec. 5.

Maple trees in Kyoto

Maple trees in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Two women chat on a bridge as illuminations for colored maple leaves are tested at Eikando, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, on Nov. 2, 2010. Night viewing of the maple trees at the temple starts on Nov. 6 through Nov. 30.

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

A test illumination is carried out at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto, on Nov. 2, 2022. This year the event, in which about 3,000 maple trees are lit up at night, will be held from Nov. 5 to Dec. 4.

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

A test illumination is carried out at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto, on Nov. 2, 2022. This year the event, in which about 3,000 maple trees are lit up at night, will be held from Nov. 5 to Dec. 4.

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

A test illumination is carried out at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto, on Nov. 2, 2022. This year the event, in which about 3,000 maple trees are lit up at night, will be held from Nov. 5 to Dec. 4.

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees are lit up on Nov. 4, 2021, at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The event, which sees about 3,000 maple trees illuminated, will be open to the public from Nov. 6 to Dec. 5.

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees are lit up on Nov. 4, 2021, at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The event, which sees about 3,000 maple trees illuminated, will be open to the public from Nov. 6 to Dec. 5.

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees are lit up on Nov. 4, 2021, at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The event, which sees about 3,000 maple trees illuminated, will be open to the public from Nov. 6 to Dec. 5.

Benten Pond,Eikan-do Temple

Benten Pond,Eikan-do Temple

View of the Hojo Pond at Eikando Temple, looking south-southeast. A young rickshaw driver and an old woman sitting on a bench fill the centre of the picture. The gently curving wooden bridge connects to Benten Island on the left. The stone bridge leading to the main hall is visible in the rear. Japanese maple trees are growing along the pond. The goal of this photo is to show that Eikando was a well-known place for the enjoyment of autumn colours.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number85‐25‐0]

Benten Pond,Eikan-do Temple

Benten Pond,Eikan-do Temple

View of the Hojo Pond at Eikando Temple, looking south-southeast. A young rickshaw driver and an old woman sitting on a bench fill the centre of the picture. The gently curving wooden bridge connects to Benten Island on the left. The stone bridge leading to the main hall is visible in the rear. Japanese maple trees are growing along the pond. The goal of this photo is to show that Eikando was a well-known place for the enjoyment of autumn colours.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐11‐0]

Autumnal leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

Autumnal leaves illuminated at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Trees in autumnal colors are illuminated at Eikando Zenrin-ji Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 6, 2014, during test lighting two days before the start of special nighttime viewing. (Kyodo)

Autumnal leaves lit up at temple in Kyoto

Autumnal leaves lit up at temple in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Trees in autumnal colors are illuminated at Eikando Zenrin-ji Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 6, 2014, during test lighting two days before the start of special nighttime viewing. (Kyodo)

Maple trees in Kyoto

Maple trees in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Two women chat on a bridge as illuminations for colored maple leaves are tested at Eikando, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, on Nov. 2, 2010. Night viewing of the maple trees at the temple starts on Nov. 6 through Nov. 30. (Kyodo)

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees are lit up on Nov. 5, 2020, at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The event, which sees about 3,000 maple trees illuminated, will be open to the public from Nov. 7 to Dec. 6.

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees lit up at Kyoto temple

Maple trees are lit up on Nov. 5, 2020, at Eikando Zenrinji, a temple in Japan's ancient capital Kyoto. The event, which sees about 3,000 maple trees illuminated, will be open to the public from Nov. 7 to Dec. 6.