Official poster showing the 2026 event dates
Kameoka Yume Narie 2026: A Journey Through Painted Lanterns and a Glowing Bamboo Grove
Kyoto Tamba KAMEOKA Yume Narie will be held at the garden Kikyo no Sato in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture, from November 21 to December 26, 2026. From 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., visitors can explore a winter night scene featuring a path of painted lanterns stretching for about 100 metres, an illuminated bamboo grove and a garden of light. Admission closes at 8:30 p.m.
- Venue
- Kikyo no Sato
- Admission & participation
- The official information lists admission as JPY 1,000 for adults, JPY 500 for children, and free for children aged 4 and under.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Follow the garden lights from the path of painted lanterns
The venue is Kikyo no Sato, located in front of the gate to Koshō-ji Temple, which is associated with Akechi Mitsuhide. Yume Narie began as a winter community event in Kameoka and now decorates the garden and the foot of the satoyama with painted lanterns and illuminations. Rather than simply viewing the lights from a distance, visitors can walk around the grounds and discover the different displays along the way.
One of the highlights of the stroll is a path lined with painted lanterns for about 100 metres. The official guide describes this lantern-lit walk as a “100-metre story.” The glowing lanterns depict love and dreams, and visitors can take in the artwork on each one as they make their way along the path.
In the bamboo grove, visitors can enjoy a scene created by the interplay of illuminations and light displays. The grove’s lighting offers a different atmosphere from the soft glow of the painted lanterns. As you explore the grounds, you can take in the changing colours and effects of the lights.
The Dream-Coloured Illumi Garden is filled with lights in a range of colours, while the Kikyo Akari Garden uses lights to portray balloon flowers blooming in a night garden. These gardens offer a different experience from the lantern path and bamboo grove, letting visitors compare a variety of light displays.
The Christmas illuminations decorate the foot of the satoyama with ornaments bearing wishes made “to the stars.” Seasonal decorations join the painted lanterns, bamboo grove and garden lights to create a scene befitting a winter night.
A tree and collaborative illuminations, too
A 5-metre-tall Christmas tree will stand at the entrance. The grounds also include a photo spot called “Angel Wings”; visitors are asked to take turns when using it for photos. Please be considerate of others when stopping by during your walk around the garden.
The official guide describes the collaborative illumination with Heian Jogakuin University as being in its fourth year. Alongside the painted lanterns, bamboo grove, garden of light and Christmas decorations, the event brings together light displays with different themes in one venue.
The official guide lists admission as JPY 1,000 for adults (junior high school students and older), JPY 500 for children, and free for infants aged 4 and under. Another listing, however, gives weekday prices of JPY 800 for adults and JPY 400 for children. As the prices differ, check the official information before visiting.
Pets are allowed on the grounds. Visitors are asked to be considerate of others and to take pet waste home. Please also avoid damaging or picking animals and plants, and treat the facilities with care.
From Kameoka Station on the JR Sagano Line, take Keihan Kyoto Kotsu Bus route 40 to Inokura, then walk for 5 minutes. By car, the venue is about 15 minutes from the Kameoka Interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway; the official information lists free parking. As this is an evening event, it is a good idea to plan your visit with the 8:30 p.m. admission closing time in mind.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title京都丹波KAMEOKA夢ナリエ
| Event period | 2026-11-21〜2026-12-25 |
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| Venue | Kikyo no Sato |
| Admission and participation | (Weekdays) Adults: JPY 800; children: JPY 400. (Weekends and public holidays) Adults: JPY 1,000; children: JPY 500. Adults are junior high school students and older. Free for children aged 4 and under. |
| Address | |
| Event hours | 17:00–21:00 |
Fees & admission details
Admission
- Adults (junior high school students and older)
- JPY 1,000
- Children
- JPY 500
- Infants (aged 4 and under)
- Free
- Another listing gives different prices for weekdays and weekends/public holidays, which differ from the admission prices shown in the official information. Check the official information before visiting to confirm the applicable prices.
Hours, admission rules, and ticket availability are subject to change. Please check the official website before heading out.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websiteyumenarie.comACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
What to plan before your visit
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Dates and admission hours
The event runs from November 21 to December 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission closes at 8:30 p.m.
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Admission
The official information lists admission as JPY 1,000 for adults (junior high school students and older), JPY 500 for children, and free for children aged 4 and under. Another listing gives a different weekday price, so check the official information before visiting.
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Travel by bus or car
By bus, take Keihan Kyoto Kotsu Bus route 40 from Kameoka Station to Inokura, then walk for 5 minutes. By car, the venue is about 15 minutes from the Kameoka Interchange on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway. Free parking is listed in the official information.
Detailed access info
From Kameoka Station, take Keihan Kyoto Kotsu Bus route 40 to Inokura, then walk for 5 minutes.
Kikyo no Sato
Google Maps search result for the venue name. Please also check official sources for the address, specific hall/room, and entrance location.
