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Opening days in Kyoto: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 10 top attractions in Kyoto with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Wednesday in Kyoto
0 closed · 10 open
Closed on Wednesday
Nothing closes on Wednesday — all 10 sights with known hours are open.
Open on Wednesday
- Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrineOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) - historic hillside temple with wooden terrace6:00–18:00
- Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) - iconic gold-leaf temple9:00–17:00
- Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) - Zen temple and moss garden8:30–17:00
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Ryoan-ji (龍安寺) - renowned Zen rock garden8:00–17:00
- Nijo Castle (二条城) - Edo-period castle with nightingale floors8:45–17:00
- Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所) - historic residence of the imperial family9:00–15:20
- Gion District (祇園) - historic geisha district, including Hanami-koji and Yasaka ShrineOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Visit Kyoto Botanical Gardens9:00–17:00
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrine | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) - historic hillside temple with wooden terrace | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 | 6–18 |
| Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) - iconic gold-leaf temple | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) - Zen temple and moss garden | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 | 8:30–17 |
| Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walk | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Ryoan-ji (龍安寺) - renowned Zen rock garden | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
| Nijo Castle (二条城) - Edo-period castle with nightingale floors | 8:45–17 | 8:45–17 | 8:45–17 | 8:45–17 | 8:45–17 | 8:45–17 | 8:45–17 |
| Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所) - historic residence of the imperial family | ✕ | ✕ | 9–15:20 | 9–15:20 | 9–15:20 | 9–15:20 | 9–15:20 |
| Gion District (祇園) - historic geisha district, including Hanami-koji and Yasaka Shrine | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Visit Kyoto Botanical Gardens | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
Open late in Kyoto
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrineOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Gion District (祇園) - historic geisha district, including Hanami-koji and Yasaka ShrineOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Kyoto closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 10 top sights in Kyoto with known hours close on Monday: Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所) - historic residence of the imperial family. The other 9 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Kyoto?
On Sunday, 10 of the 10 top sights in Kyoto are open: Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrine, Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) - historic hillside temple with wooden terrace, Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) - iconic gold-leaf temple, Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) - Zen temple and moss garden, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walk, Ryoan-ji (龍安寺) - renowned Zen rock garden, Nijo Castle (二条城) - Edo-period castle with nightingale floors, Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所) - historic residence of the imperial family and 2 more.
Which attractions in Kyoto are open every day?
9 top sights in Kyoto are open all seven days: Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrine, Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) - historic hillside temple with wooden terrace, Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) - iconic gold-leaf temple, Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) - Zen temple and moss garden, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walk, Ryoan-ji (龍安寺) - renowned Zen rock garden, Nijo Castle (二条城) - Edo-period castle with nightingale floors, Gion District (祇園) - historic geisha district, including Hanami-koji and Yasaka Shrine and 1 more.
Which sights in Kyoto are open late?
Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walk, Gion District (祇園) - historic geisha district, including Hanami-koji and Yasaka Shrine stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-03-18). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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