Opening days in Nara: what's closed on ponedjeljak 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 ponedjeljak. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

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ponedjeljak in Nara

1 closed · 8 open

Closed on ponedjeljak

Nara National Museum

Open on ponedjeljak

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
Isuien Garden9:30–16:00
Yoshikien Garden9:00–17:00
Hōryū-ji Temple8:00–16:30
Heijō Palace Site (Heijō-kyū)Open 24 hoursOpen late

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Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	pon	uto	sri	čet	pet	sub	ned
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 ponedjeljak?

Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Nara with known hours close on ponedjeljak: Nara National Museum. The other 8 are open.

What is open on nedjelja in Nara?

On nedjelja, 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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