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Moon Viewing Events "Kangetsu Kai" in 2023
See & Do
Moon Viewing Events "Kangetsu Kai" in 2023
In Japan, Chushu no Meigetsu or "the full moon of mid-autumn," has traditionally been believed to be the most beautiful of the year. This year（2023）, that night falls on September 29. There are many shrines and temples that host ceremonies to honor the moon around this evening, including gagaku court music, kyogen comedy plays, and kagura dances for the deities.
| Places | Events | Dates and details | URL |
| Kodai-ji Temple | Kangetsu Chakai in Autumn Night |
- Dates: Sep 8 (Fri), 9(Sat), 10(Sun), 15(Fri), 16(Sat), 17(Sun), 22(Fri), 23(Sat), 24(Sun), 29(Fri), 30(Sat), 2023 - Reception hours: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm *Reservation is required until 4:00 pm the day before |
Kodai-ji Temple |
| Daikaku-ji Temple | Kangetsu-no-yube (Moon-viewing party) | - Dates: Sep 29 (Fri) - Oct 1 (Sun), 2023 - Reception hours: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Last admission 8:30 pm) |
Daikaku-ji Temple |
| Shimogamo Jinja Shrine | Meigetsu Kangen Sai | - Dates: Sep 29 (Fri), 2023 - Starting time: 5:30 pm~ |
Shimogamo Jinja Shrine |
| Kamigamo Jinja Shrine | Kamo Kangetsu Sai | - Dates: Sep 29 (Fri), 2023 - Starting time: 5:00 pm~ |
Kamigamo Jinja Shrine |
| Hirano Jinja Shrine | Meigetsu Sai | - Dates: Sep 29 (Fri), 2023 - Starting time: 6:30 pm~ |
Hirano Jinja Shrine |
| Chishaku-in Temple | Kangetsu Kai | - Dates: Sep 29 (Fri), 2023 - Opening hours: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Price (advance booking): 5,000 yen (Bento-box is not included)/ 7,000 yen (with Bento-box) - Same-day ticket: 5,500 yen ※Bento-box is not included |
Chishaku-in Temple |
| Yasaka Jinja Shrine | Kangetsu Sai | - Dates: Sep 29 (Fri), 2023 - Starting time: 7:00 pm~ |
Yasaka Jinja Shrine |
| Myoshin-ji Temple Taizo-in | Kangetsu Chakai | - Dates:Sep 29（Fri）,30（Sat）, 2023 - Reception hours: 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm - Starting time: 5:30 pm - Price: 12,800 yen *Reservation is required - Booking (Japanese only): https://www.kyoto-hanagokoro.jp/plan/ |
Myoshin-ji Temple Taizo-in |