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Opening days in Nara-shi: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Nara-shi with known opening hours, 1 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Monday in Nara-shi
1 closed · 5 open
Closed on Monday
Open on Monday
- Nara ParkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Kasuga Taisha Shrine7:00–17:00
- Isuien Garden9:30–16:00
- Yoshikien Garden9:00–17:00
- Nigatsu-do HallOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nara Park | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Kasuga Taisha Shrine | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 |
| Nara National Museum | ✕ | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 |
| Isuien Garden | 9:30–16 | ✕ | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 | 9:30–16 |
| Yoshikien Garden | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Nigatsu-do Hall | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Nara-shi
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Nara ParkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Nigatsu-do HallOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Nara-shi closed on Monday?
Some are. 1 of the 6 top sights in Nara-shi with known hours close on Monday: Nara National Museum. The other 5 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Nara-shi?
On Sunday, 6 of the 6 top sights in Nara-shi are open: Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara National Museum, Isuien Garden, Yoshikien Garden, Nigatsu-do Hall.
Which attractions in Nara-shi are open every day?
4 top sights in Nara-shi are open all seven days: Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Yoshikien Garden, Nigatsu-do Hall.
Which sights in Nara-shi are open late?
Nara Park, Nigatsu-do Hall stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-04-08). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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