# Special Nighttime Viewing: Shoyoen Garden Autumn Illumination (2026)
_令和8年　夜間特別拝観　逍遥園ライトアップ_

- **When:** Fri, Oct 23, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 (JST)
- **Where:** Nikkozan Rinnoji Temple Shoyoen Garden — Sannai, Nikko City, Tochigi
- **Price:** price on the official site
- **Category:** Shows & Entertainment
- **Official site:** https://www.nikko-kankou.org/spot/1031
- **On Tokyo Events:** https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/special-nighttime-viewing-shoyoen-garden-autumn-illumination-2026

![](http://www.nikko-kankou.org/storage/post_picture/20231102160753_逍遥園ライトアップ1.jpg)

Shoyoen Garden, a classic Japanese strolling garden from the Edo period, will be beautifully illuminated for a limited time. Visitors can enjoy the enchanting scene of crimson maple leaves glowing under gentle lights and their reflections shimmering on the pond. This illumination offers a unique atmosphere, different from typical light displays, highlighting the vibrant autumn colors. Please note: Entry to Sanbutsudo Hall is not permitted during the event period, but its exterior may be viewed.

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Source: Tokyo Events — https://eventstokyo.com/en/events/special-nighttime-viewing-shoyoen-garden-autumn-illumination-2026