Is Todai-ji under scaffolding?
Yes, it should look like the photo.
Short answer: As of 2 Nov 2026, Todai-ji in Kyoto and Nara is clear of scaffolding, with no works or closures reported.
No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.
Current status
- Status
- Clear
- Last checked
- 2 Nov 2026
Latest visitor photo
No dated visitor photo yet.
Visiting Todai-ji
Book skip-the-line entry or a guided visit, and check the official site the week you travel.
Other landmarks in Kyoto and Nara
Enryaku-jiThe main hall (Konponchudo) is covered by a scaffolding shed, and its interior is closed for most of 2026 and 2027.Covered
Kofuku-ji Five-storied PagodaThe pagoda is fully covered during its renovation until March 2034. The rest of the temple is open.Covered
Heian ShrineRenovation in stages until March 2031. Some buildings are covered, but the shrine and garden remain open.Partial
Arashiyama Bamboo GroveNo works reportedClear
Fushimi Inari TaishaNo works reportedClear
Kinkaku-jiNo works reportedClear
Kiyomizu-deraNo works reportedClear
Questions
Is Todai-ji under scaffolding or closed?
Yes, it should look like the photo. No scaffolding, closure or major works found in official notices or news when we last checked. Small cleaning jobs and short closures can still happen.
Are any works planned at Todai-ji?
No works are announced at Todai-ji as far as we know. We last checked on 2 Nov 2026.
What can I visit instead of Todai-ji?
Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto and Nara is a good alternative that is open.
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