Kofukuji Hokuendo Hall Autumn Special Opening
Hokuendo Hall, Kofukuji Temple
9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:45), open daily during the period · 〜11/8
Nara Events on November 3 (Tue) 11/3
10 events happening in Nara Prefecture on November 3, 2026 (Tue): festivals, markets, exhibitions and more.
PICK Asuka Travel presented by QuizKnock Asuka-Fujiwara Area (Asuka Village, Kashihara, Sakurai) · Campaign runs Oct 31, 2026 7:00 to Mar 31, 2027 19:00 (planned). On-site hours vary by spot (Asukadera Temple & Ishibutai Kofun 9:00–17:00, last entry 16:45; Asuka Historical Museum 9:00–16:30, last entry 16:00, closed Mondays) Popular Events
Most wanted to goThe 78th Annual Exhibition of Shosoin Treasures
Nara National Museum, East and West Wings
8:00–18:00（金・土・日曜日、祝日は20:00まで）、入館は閉館の60分前まで、会期中無休 · 〜11/9
Yakushiji Autumn Special Opening: Hakuho Revived
Yakushiji Temple (Genjo Sanzo-in Garan, Nishi Sobo, East & West Pagodas)
- East & West Pagoda special opening: 9:00–16:30 (closed in bad weather) - Night viewing: Sat Nov 7 and Sat Nov 21, 17:30–20:30 (last entry 20:00) · 〜11/8
Last day
Horyuji Kaminomido Hall Special Opening
Kaminomido Hall, Horyuji Temple
8:00〜16:30 · 〜11/3
Naramachi Mishiru 2026
Across Naramachi (Kitamachi, Naramachi, Takabatake, Kyobate and Kidera), Nara City
Varies by venue and program (special openings mostly 10:00–16:00) · 〜11/8
Last day
46th Totsukawa Village Cultural Festival
Totsukawa Village Sports and Culture Center
〜11/3
Heijokyo Tenpyo Procession to Todai-ji 2026
JR Nara Station – Sanjo-dori – Todai-ji – Kasugano Enchi (Nara Park)
Procession departs around 13:00, ends around 16:00 Market stalls & Tenpyo costume experience (Ukigumo Enchi) 10:00–16:00
Kasuga Taisha Gagaku Performance on Culture Day
Floating Stage, Manyo Botanical Garden, Kasuga Taisha, Nara
From 13:00 (Meiji-sai ceremony from 10:00)
nice to meet you: Nara, Japan's Gateway
Nara City Hall Plaza
11:00〜16:00