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Opening days in Nara: what's closed on esmaspäev and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Nara with known opening hours, 1 close on esmaspäev. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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teisipäev in Nara
1 closed · 8 open
Closed on teisipäev
Open on teisipäev
- Todai-ji (Great Buddha Hall / Daibutsuden)8:00–17:00
- Nara Park (deer park)Open 24 hoursOpen late
- Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine)7:00–17:00
- Kōfuku-ji Temple9:00–17:00
- Nara National Museum9:30–17:00
- Yoshikien Garden9:00–17:00
- Hōryū-ji Temple8:00–16:30
- Heijō Palace Site (Heijō-kyū)Open 24 hoursOpen late
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Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| E | T | K | N | R | L | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todai-ji (Great Buddha Hall / Daibutsuden) | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 |
| Nara Park (deer park) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine) | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 | 7–17 |
| Kōfuku-ji Temple | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| 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 |
| Hōryū-ji Temple | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 | 8–16:30 |
| Heijō Palace Site (Heijō-kyū) | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Nara
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Nara Park (deer park)Open late until 24:00 on every day
- Heijō Palace Site (Heijō-kyū)Open late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Nara closed on esmaspäev?
Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Nara with known hours close on esmaspäev: Nara National Museum. The other 8 are open.
What is open on pühapäev in Nara?
On pühapäev, 9 of the 9 top sights in Nara are open: Todai-ji (Great Buddha Hall / Daibutsuden), Nara Park (deer park), Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine), Kōfuku-ji Temple, Nara National Museum, Isuien Garden, Yoshikien Garden, Hōryū-ji Temple and 1 more.
Which attractions in Nara are open every day?
7 top sights in Nara are open all seven days: Todai-ji (Great Buddha Hall / Daibutsuden), Nara Park (deer park), Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine), Kōfuku-ji Temple, Yoshikien Garden, Hōryū-ji Temple, Heijō Palace Site (Heijō-kyū).
Which sights in Nara are open late?
Nara Park (deer park), Heijō Palace Site (Heijō-kyū) stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-22). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo).
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