Exclusive Autumn Private Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Temples: Byodoin, Toji, and Kiyomizu-dera | One Group Per Day < Nov 17 – 30, 2026 >

An early morning private tour unfolds at Byodoin Temple, renowned for its spectacular autumn foliage. In the silence of the early morning, enjoy exclusive access to the breathtaking scenery of the Phoenix Hall and the vibrant autumn leaves vividly mirrored in Aji-ike Pond. Bathed in the gentle light of the rising sun, the scene evokes the serene vision of the Buddhist Pure Land. After viewing the seated statue of Amida Nyorai within the hall, the tour continues to the "Yorin-an Shoin Study" at Jodoin Temple, an Important Cultural Property usually closed to the public. Through a dialogue with Chief Priest Monsho Kamii, we offer a rare moment to encounter the spirit and history of more than a thousand years.

Dates: November 17th (Tue), November 24th (Tue), and November 27th (Fri), 2026
Time: 7am to 9am (approximate duration)
Number of Participants: One group per day, on a first-come, first-served basis. *Maximum of 8 participants per group
Price: JPY 400,000 per group (tax included, accommodation not included)

Toji Temple, established with the founding of the ancient capital Heian-kyo, is one of Kyoto’s most celebrated destinations. During the autumn evening illuminations, the vibrant foliage creates a picturesque scene that unfolds like a beautiful painting. After the temple has closed to the public, guests are invited to a private viewing of the precincts. Following an exclusive viewing of the fusuma paintings by Insho Domoto at the normally closed "Shoshibo", a resident monk guides guests onward to the National Treasure "Kondo Hall" and the interior of the first floor of the "Five-Storied Pagoda". Enjoy a truly unique and serene walk through the quiet grounds during the most beautiful season of autumn—an experience reserved exclusively for guests of HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO.

Dates: November 28th (Wed), November 29th (Thu), and November 30th (Fri), 2026
Time: 9pm to 10:30pm (approximate duration)
Number of Participants: One group per day, on a first-come, first-served basis. *Maximum of 8 participants per group
Price: JPY 400,000 per group (tax included, accommodation not included)

HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO’s Signature Experience, the "Private Early Morning Tour of Kiyomizu-dera Temple." We are holding this special tour exclusively for our guests for just three days during the highly popular autumn foliage season. Wrapped in the silence of the early morning, guests will be guided by Rev. Shouin Onishi through the temple precincts, gaining privileged access to spaces normally closed to the public, including the inner sanctuary of the National Treasure "Hondo (Main Hall)" and the "Hozoden" Treasury.

Dates:
November 23rd (Mon), November 25th (Wed), and November 26th (Thu), 2026
Time: 6:30am to 8:30am (approximate duration)
Number of Participants: One group per day, first-come basis (Maximum of 4 participants per group)
Price: JPY 400,000 per group (tax included, accommodation not included)