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Daikaku-ji Chrysanthemum Exhibition

Nov 1 – Nov 30, 09:00–17:00 · Former Saga Imperial Villa, Daikaku-ji, Kyoto · Kyoto

Dates

  • Nov 1 – Nov 30, 2026, 09:00–17:00

About this event

Summary
Experience the seasonal highlight of Daikaku-ji Temple featuring the elegant Saga Chrysanthemum display.

Highlights
  • View unique Saga Chrysanthemums (Haga-giku), a wild variety native to the Saga region.
  • Appreciate flowers refined over centuries with imperial court sensibilities.
  • Observe arrangements symbolizing 'Heaven, Earth, and Humanity' (or 'Heaven, Earth, and Man').


Details
This event celebrates the colors of autumn at Daikaku-ji Temple. The Saga Chrysanthemum, originally growing on Kikuga-shima island in Oze-ike pond during the reign of Emperor Saga, is considered a high-class flower. Various charming specimens are meticulously arranged and displayed within the temple grounds for public viewing.

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Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).