The Autumn Leaves and Light-Up at Hoshoji Temple
❚ Current Leaf Conditions as of November 8, 2026
The autumn leaves at "Hoshoji Temple" located in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
The light-up started on November 8. As night falls, lights illuminate the temple grounds, and the colors of the trees softly reflect on the surface of the pond. You can enjoy the unique beauty of the autumn leaves at night, which differs from the daytime.
Currently, the leaves are about 60% colored. The light-up period seems to coincide perfectly with the peak viewing time.
We will keep you updated on the leaf conditions.
Please check the latest information before your visit.

Location
1639 Udaeda, Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture
Admission Fee
Free
Access
About 50 minutes by car from Oita Merah IC
About 10 minutes by car from Roadside Station Kiyokawa
Parking
Available (free, approximately 20 cars)

■ Autumn at Kiyokawa "Sai" Hoshoji Temple
During the event period, a light-up will take place.
【Event Period】November 8 (Sun) to November 15 (Sun), 2026

■ Hoshoji Temple
Hoshoji Temple is an ancient temple with over 800 years of history.
It is said that the reconstruction was inspired by the prayers of Lord Oda Deiwa Shintaka.
During the autumn leaf season, the temple grounds are dyed in vibrant colors, often referred to as "The Colorful Hoshoji Temple" or "Autumn at Hoshoji Temple."
During the event period, a light-up will take place, enveloping the temple grounds in a magical atmosphere at night.

■■Access from Fukuoka Prefecture and Kumamoto Prefecture to the center of Bungoono City■■■
About 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka Prefecture
About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station in Kumamoto Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station in Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station in Oita Prefecture

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Introducing recommended tourist spots in Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture, Kyushu
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