Kiyomizu Bamboo Light Festival

An orange statue of Fudō-Myō-ō (immovable wisdom king) standing steadfast in front of the illuminated green waterfall.

So many lights, designs, and colors abound. Trying to take it all in can be overwhelming. I recommend getting there early and on a weekday if possible so as to take your time.

The autumn shades of green, gold, and vermilion are enhanced resulting in an otherworldly atmosphere.

The lanterns bring out the autumn colors of the trees at night.

A closeup of the triangular cut-outs in the bamboo lanterns.

The rows of lanterns remind me of an airport landing strip in the distance.

A tōrō is a traditional Japanese lantern made from stone, wood, or metal. They are often found at both Buddhist and Shinto temples and shrines.

The use of color is quite impressive with various shades of yellow, green, and in this photo, pink.

Some of the lanterns feature themed carvings such as these in the shapes of various leaves.

This is a rather unique carving that features interaction between a maiko (geisha apprentice) and a karasu tengu (mythological folk creature with the characteristics of both a human and crow often dressed as a mountain ascetic).

A wall of carved bamboo emitting a calming, ethereal light.