About the event
Passport openings take place on 31 October–1 November and 7–8 November. Tours and other programmes have their own dates. Some remaining tours are available first come, first served after the lottery; check the live programme rather than assuming a place is available.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- Building-specific. Main passport weekends: 31 Oct–1 Nov and 7–8 Nov.
- Admission
- Early passport through 25 October: one weekend ¥2,800 / both weekends ¥4,800. Regular ¥3,000 / ¥5,000. Eligible U29 both-weekend pass ¥1,800 early / ¥2,000 regular. Tours extra.
- Tickets & booking
- A passport does not replace a required tour booking. Check each building’s date, hours and entry conditions.
Opening-day exceptions are not fully confirmed. Check the official calendar before choosing a day.
View official information ↗Location & access
Participating buildings across Kyoto
Participating buildings across Kyoto
Citywide, Kyoto, Kyoto
Choosing your destination
Choose a building from the official programme before planning your route.
Area map. Use the organiser’s programme for the exact venue or entrance.