Seasonal moment
Jingo-ji Daishidō Special Opening
A normally closed Important Cultural Property hall opens to reveal a rare 1302 board-carved image of Kōbō Daishi.
Official information checked: 2026-10-13
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- November 1–7, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Address
- Jingo-ji Temple, Takao
- Admission
- ¥500 special opening fee plus the standard Jingo-ji admission of ¥1,000.
- Reservation
- The current official event listing does not state a reservation requirement, booking channel or deadline.
What to know
The normally closed Daishidō (an Important Cultural Property) houses a rare 1302 board-carved image of Kōbō Daishi, said to have been modeled on a statue at Kongōchō-ji.
The listed ¥500 is additional to the regular temple admission, not the total cost.
Highlights
The normally closed Daishidō (an Important Cultural Property) houses a rare 1302 board-carved image of Kōbō Daishi, said to have been modeled on a statue at Kongōchō-ji.
Good for
For visitors interested in Buddhist sculpture, temple architecture and Takao’s autumn scenery.
Suggested stay
Suggested stay: 90–120 minutes, in addition to travel time to Takao.