Tokyo Travel Guide: Ikebukuro
A mix of old and new is what makes Ikebukuro so special. From 19th century gardens to animal cafes to...
February 26, 2020
August 20, 2019
I wrote an article on Itsukushima Shrine (Hiroshima) last week but later found out from a follower's comment that its main Torii (Red Gate) is covered in scaffolding for renovation work.
The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin, Nara
Although the Shrine’s main and other buildings are open as per usual, for those who want to see the Torii, in particular, it may not be the best time. Regardless, I would still recommend visiting for all its beautiful buildings on the water…
Anyway, I created a list of eight major spots in Japan that are under renovations (as of August 20, 2019). We’ll be updating the list to reflect the latest situations of the sites periodically. Let’s take a look:
Note: Some of the links above are in Japanese Only
Level 2 (Impact on the exterior of the main building), From February 2017 – To Be Announced
Level 1 (Minor Impact on the exterior), Towards the end of 2019
Level 3 (Temporarily Closed), Until March 21st, 2020
Level 1 (Minor Impact on the interior and others), Until November 2019
Level 1 (Minor Impact on the exterior), Until 2026
Level 2 (Scaffolding around the Torii or the Red Gate), June 2019 – To Be Announced
Level 1 (Minor Impact on the exterior), Until May 2020
Level 2 (Impact on the exterior of the main castle building), Until December 2022
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