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

Enryaku-ji Temple

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..

Shiga
Edo-Tokyo Museum

Edo-Tokyo Museum

5 (2 Avis)

From April 2022 until 2025 (estimated), the Edo-Tokyo Museum will be closed for major renovations. Read more

Tokyo ¥600
Tofukuji Temple

Tofukuji Temple

Three buildings designated as National Important Cultural Properties are undergoing renovations. The planned construction area will be off-limits from..

Kyoto
Rurikoji Temple

Rurikoji Temple

The roof of Rurikoji Temple's five-storied pagoda will be undergoing renovations from February 2023 to March 2026. You will still be able to enter Kozan..

Yamaguchi Gratuit
Ginza Sony Park

Ginza Sony Park

The park is under reconstruction and aiming for completion in 2024. Read more

Tokyo
 Dogo Onsen Honkan

Dogo Onsen Honkan

4 (2 Avis)

Renovation works are being carried out until July 11, 2024. During the first phase, two baths on the first floor remain open to the public while the floors..

Ehime
Château de Kumamoto

Château de Kumamoto

5 (3 Avis)

À la suite du tremblement de terre d'avril 2016, le château de Kumamoto a subi de lourds dégâts. Le terrain intérieur reste fermé pour rénovation..

Kumamoto
Château de Nagoya

Château de Nagoya

4 (3 Avis)

En raison de travaux de reconstruction, le principal donjon en béton du château de Nagoya n’est plus accessible jusqu'en 2022.

Aichi
Château de Nijo

Château de Nijo

5 (1 Avis)

Structural reinforcement and restoration will be carried out on all historic structures within Nijo-jo Castle. The various renovations are planned as..

Kyoto
Château de Shuri

Château de Shuri

5 (1 Avis)

Suite à l’incendie du 31 octobre 2019, le site est actuellement fermé au public , cependant le parc du château reste partiellement..

Okinawa
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