Nanzen-ji Autumn Special Opening 2026: Nanzen-in Garden and Hatto Inner Hall
- Dates
- Nov 1 (Sun) – Nov 30 (Mon)
- Hours
- Hours: Nanzen-in hours not listed by the temple (Hatto inner hall 9:00-16:00, closed 12:00-13:00)
- Price
- Nanzen-in: adults 500 yen, high school 450 yen, elementary and junior high 350 yen / Hatto: high school and up 500 yen, elementary and junior high free
- Where
- Nanzen-ji Temple, Nanzen-in and Hatto (Keage)
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The Nanzen-in garden, closed during landscaping work
The Nanzen-in garden, closed for a long time during landscaping work, opens for November only. The inner sanctum of the Hatto (Dharma Hall) opens Nov 16-29 (closed Nov 26).
- Dates
- Nov 1 (Sun) – Nov 30 (Mon)
- Hours
- Hours: Nanzen-in hours not listed by the temple (Hatto inner hall 9:00-16:00, closed 12:00-13:00)
- Venue
- Nanzen-ji Temple, Nanzen-in and Hatto
- Nearest station
- Keage
- Admission
- Nanzen-in: adults 500 yen, high school 450 yen, elementary and junior high 350 yen / Hatto: high school and up 500 yen, elementary and junior high free
About this event
Nanzen-ji is opening the Nanzen-in garden, long closed for landscaping work, from November 1 to 30 only. From November 16 to 29 the inner sanctum of the Hatto (Dharma Hall), normally off-limits, is also open. It is a chance to see places that are usually closed during the autumn leaf season.
Highlights
- The Nanzen-in garden, closed during landscaping work
- The Hatto inner hall, open Nov 16-29 only
- Easy to combine with the autumn grounds
- Good for
- Visitors to Nanzen-ji in leaf season who want to see areas that are normally closed.
Good to know before you go
- The Hatto inner hall is closed Nov 26 for a temple event.
- The Hatto pauses viewing 12:00-13:00.
- Nanzen-in and the Hatto are charged separately; the Hatto is free for elementary and junior high students.
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FAQ
- What is Nanzen-ji Autumn Special Opening 2026: Nanzen-in Garden and Hatto Inner Hall?
- Nanzen-ji is opening the Nanzen-in garden, long closed for landscaping work, from November 1 to 30 only. From November 16 to 29 the inner sanctum of the Hatto (Dharma Hall), normally off-limits, is also open. It is a chance to see places that are usually closed during the autumn leaf season.
- When is Nanzen-ji Autumn Special Opening 2026: Nanzen-in Garden and Hatto Inner Hall?
- From Nov 1 (Sun) to Nov 30 (Mon), 2026.
- What are the opening hours?
- Hours: Nanzen-in hours not listed by the temple (Hatto inner hall 9:00-16:00, closed 12:00-13:00)
- How much does it cost?
- Nanzen-in: adults 500 yen, high school 450 yen, elementary and junior high 350 yen / Hatto: high school and up 500 yen, elementary and junior high free
- Where is it and what is the nearest station?
- Nanzen-ji Temple, Nanzen-in and Hatto. The nearest station is Keage.
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