Chrysanthemum Dedication Exhibition at Sennyuji Temple

Sennyuji Temple, known as the "Imperial Temple" for its deep ties to the Japanese Imperial family, is a historic temple in Higashiyama, Kyoto. Every autumn it holds its Chrysanthemum Dedication Exhibition, displaying over a hundred pots of carefully cultivated chrysanthemums in flower beds on the temple grounds. The 2026 exhibition runs from Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 22, with visiting hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is an annual autumn tradition offering visitors a chance to leisurely view a variety of chrysanthemums within these storied, imperially connected grounds.