World Heritage Gangoji Temple: Special Nighttime Viewing of National Treasure Gokurakudo (Main Hall) & Horin-kan Exhibition
Japanese name:世界遺産 元興寺 国宝・極楽堂（本堂）夜間特別参拝と法輪館公開
📅 Sat, Nov 7, 2026 - Sat, Nov 28, 2026
About this event
As part of 'Nara Autumn Night Journey 2026,' which adds color to autumn nights in the ancient capital of Nara, World Heritage Site Gangoji Temple will host a special nighttime viewing of the National Treasure Gokurakudo (Main Hall) along with temple grounds illumination. In the calm veil of night, visitors can quietly appreciate the majestic appearance of the Main Hall, which is normally not open for night viewing. In addition, the first floor of the Horin-kan will be open to the public, allowing close-up views of the National Treasure Miniature Five-Story Pagoda, Important Cultural Properties such as the Amida Nyorai statue, the standing statue of Prince Shotoku, and more. Spend a special time at Gangoji Temple where history and culture live on during the long autumn night. The granting of goshuin temple stamps will also be conducted.
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Gangoji Temple
11 Chuin-cho, Nara, Nara 630-8392
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