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Enryaku-ji Temple
The main hall at Enryakuji is undergoing a ten-year program of renovations that began in 2016. The main hall itself can still be entered, though it is..
Major Renovations around Japan
Japan's beauty and heritage is in no small part due to its dedication to preserving and maintaining traditional culture, including arts and historical structures. Be it the impact from earthquakes and typhoons or merely the natural passage of time, Japan goes to great lengths to protect its heritage and cultural assets.
For foreign tourists, this inevitably means some destinations in Japan will be undergoing restorative or renovation works at any given time. We do our best to maintain a list of the main restoration/renovation programs below that we feel may impact the visitor's experience to some degree — if you feel something is missing, feel free to let us know.
While every effort has been made to keep the information listed here complete and accurate, we advise to always check the official website for any place or event you intend to visit to get the most up-to-date-information
List of Places Undergoing Renovation Works in Japan
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Dogo Onsen Honkan
Renovation works are being carried out until 2024. During the first phase, two baths on the first floor remain open to the public while the floors above..
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Shūgakuin Imperial Villa
Due to roof maintenance of the Jugetsukan Pavilion, the Lower Villa cannot be seen until March 2021.
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National Museum of Western Art
The National Museum of Western Art is closed due to maintenance until approximately spring of 2022.
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Ginza Sony Park
The first phase of the Ginza Sony Park will open in September 2021 with the second phase debuting in 2025.
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Satsuki and Mei's House
Redevelopment has been taking place since July 2020 to help prepare for ongoing construction of Studio Ghibli's planned theme park in Aichi prefecture...
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Itsukushima Shrine
Beginning in June 2019, the large torii gate of Itsukushima has been undergoing renovations, though a completion date has not been announced.
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Nikko Toshogu Shrine
Toshogu Shrine has been undergoing a wide-ranging renovation program since 2007 and is expected to last until March 2024. Works are gradual and isolated..
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Kumamoto Castle
As a result of the 2016 earthquake, Kumamoto Castle sustained heavy damage. During the summer of 2021, the inner keep reopened after a 5-year reconstruction..
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Shuri Castle
A significant number of the castle's main buildings were burnt down in October 2019. The site is closed to the public for the time being, but Shurijo..