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Gango-ji Special Night Visit 2026
Four Saturday nights offer a focused visit to Gango-ji's historic hall and museum treasures.
Official information checked: 2026-11-02
Gango-ji, Naramachi, Nara City6:00–8:00 PM; last reception 7:45 PM
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- November 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2026.
- Address
- Gango-ji, Naramachi, Nara City
- Admission
- ¥700.
- Reservation
- No advance reservation required.
What to know
Night access includes National Treasure Gokurakudo and the Horinkan first floor, with its miniature five-storey pagoda.
The temple closes at 5:00 PM before the evening session. Official access: about 15 minutes from Kintetsu Nara or 20 minutes from JR Nara on foot.
Highlights
Night access includes National Treasure Gokurakudo and the Horinkan first floor, with its miniature five-storey pagoda.
Good for
Editorial suggestion: Naramachi walkers and Buddhist-art enthusiasts.
Suggested stay
Suggested stay: 45–60 minutes.