Enryaku-ji temple (Otsu)
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Enryaku-ji completes a decade of renovations in 2026! (Re)discover its main hall, listed as a national treasure, and its many restored paintings, while enjoyinga breathtaking view of Lake Biwa. Please visit the official website for exact reopening dates.
Kodai-ji temple (Kyoto)
Famous for its gardens illuminated in autumn, Kodai-ji will be reopening soon, after a period of preservation work. Its historic buildings, such as the Otama-ya and Kaisan-do, have been consolidated, while its gardens, designed to evoke the ephemeral beauty of the seasons, remain accessible for evening visits. For the exact dates of the reopening, please consult the official website website.
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