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Opening days in Nikkō: what's closed on Tuesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 8 top attractions in Nikkō with known opening hours, 1 close on Tuesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Tuesday in Nikkō
1 closed · 7 open
Closed on Tuesday
Open on Tuesday
- Kegon FallsOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Rinnō-ji Temple8:00–16:00
- Futarasan Shrine9:30–15:30
- Shinkyo Bridge9:30–15:30
- Taiyū-in Mausoleum8:00–17:00
- Kirifuri FallsOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Ryuokyo CanyonOpen 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kegon Falls | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Rinnō-ji Temple | 8–16 | 8–16 | 8–16 | 8–16 | 8–16 | 8–16 | 8–16 |
| Futarasan Shrine | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 |
| Shinkyo Bridge | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 | 9:30–15:30 |
| Taiyū-in Mausoleum | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
| Kirifuri Falls | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa | 9–17 | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Ryuokyo Canyon | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Nikkō
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Kegon FallsOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Kirifuri FallsOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Ryuokyo CanyonOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Nikkō closed on Tuesday?
Some are. 1 of the 8 top sights in Nikkō with known hours close on Tuesday: Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Nikkō?
On Sunday, 8 of the 8 top sights in Nikkō are open: Kegon Falls, Rinnō-ji Temple, Futarasan Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Taiyū-in Mausoleum, Kirifuri Falls, Nikkō Tamozawa Imperial Villa, Ryuokyo Canyon.
Which attractions in Nikkō are open every day?
7 top sights in Nikkō are open all seven days: Kegon Falls, Rinnō-ji Temple, Futarasan Shrine, Shinkyo Bridge, Taiyū-in Mausoleum, Kirifuri Falls, Ryuokyo Canyon.
Which sights in Nikkō are open late?
Kegon Falls, Kirifuri Falls, Ryuokyo Canyon stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-30). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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