[Image1]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November
[Image2]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November
[Image3]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November
[Image4]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November
[Image5]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November
[Image6]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November
[Image7]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November
[Image8]The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November

The autumn leaves and illumination at Hoshoji Temple
❚ Current status of autumn leaves as of November 12, 2026
The autumn leaves at "Hoshoji Temple" in Kiyokawamachi, Bungoono City, Oita Prefecture.
Currently, they are about 70-80% colored and reaching their peak. The illumination will be held until Sunday, November 15.
As night falls, lights illuminate the temple grounds, softly reflecting the colors of the trees on the surface of the pond. You can enjoy the unique evening view of the autumn leaves, which differs from the daytime.
We will provide updates on the status of the autumn leaves.
Please check the latest information before your visit.

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

■ Kiyokawa "Irodori" Autumn at Hoshoji Temple
Illumination will take place during the event period.
Event Period: November 8 (Sunday) to November 15 (Sunday), 2026

■ Hoshoji Temple
Hoshoji Temple is an ancient temple with over 800 years of history.
It is said that the reconstruction was prompted by a prayer from Lord Otomo Deiwa Chikitaka.
During the autumn foliage season, the temple grounds are so vividly colored that it is called "Iro no Hoshoji" or "Autumn at Hoshoji Temple."
During the event period, the illumination creates 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, Fukuoka Prefecture
About 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture
About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture

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