On November 1, 2023, a trial illumination of the ''Momiji Light-up'' was held at Eikando (Zenrinji) in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, which is known as a famous spot for autumn leaves. The sliding door painting ''Hatozu'' (Important Cultural Property) by Tohaku Hasegawa, an artist from the Momoyama period, which was restored over a period of five years, will be on display at a temple treasure exhibition during the day.

The maple trees that are starting to change color are illuminated, creating a fantastically colored precinct (November 1st, Eikando, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City)

Some of the approximately 3,000 Japanese maples and Japanese maples began to change color and were illuminated by 850 lights, more than usual. As the sounds of insects echoed through the air, the leaves of the trees reflected magically in the Hojo Pond. According to the temple, during the coronavirus period, there were restrictions such as one-way traffic, but this fall, in principle, visitors will be able to freely walk around the grounds.

The precincts are illuminated with maple trees that are starting to change color, creating a fantastical color.

''Some of the leaves were burnt due to the extreme heat, but they are changing color nicely as the weather has cooled down over the past few days.The best time to see them is likely to be in late November,'' said Keiichi Okugakiuchi, chief steward of the plant.

From 5:30pm to 8:30pm from November 3rd to December 3rd (reception closed). Admission fee is 600 yen for junior high school students and above.

At the Temple Treasures Exhibition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all 12 wave paintings that had been deposited at the Kyoto National Museum (Higashiyama Ward) will be brought home to Eikando (Zenrinji Temple) for the first time, and the exhibits will be changed and made public during the period.  1,000 yen for adults (400 yen for elementary, junior high and high school students).