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Visitor information<\/h1>\n

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Opening times<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Interiors
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Tue \u2013 Sat 1 \u2013 5 pm
We recommend booking an appointment in advance by phone: +49 211 577918-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Front Garden
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Mon \u2013 Fri 10 am \u2013 5 pm, Sat 1 \u2013 5 pm (except on holidays)
free of charge, no reservation required<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Short-term special closures possible due to events or construction\/renovation works.<\/td>\nPlease note the relevant information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Group visits<\/strong>, even without a guide, must be coordinated in advance<\/strong> with the EK\u014c-Haus for groups of ten or more people <\/strong>(please contact kuhl [AT] eko-haus.de). Please note that there is no public toilet in the EK\u014c Center<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For photo and filming permits<\/strong> click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Closure<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Sun \u2013 Mon & Public Holidays (North Rhine-Westphalia)<\/td>\nSpecial opening hours will be announced<\/span> under News <\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special closure:<\/td>\nSat Jun 6, 2026, Tue Jun 9, 2026 \u2013 Wed Jun 10, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Easter closure:<\/td>\nSun Mar 29, 2026 \u2013 Mon Apr 13, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No visit possible:<\/td>\nSat May 30, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Admission (cash only)<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Adults:<\/td>\n\u20ac 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Students<\/td>\n\u20ac3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preschool children:<\/td>\nfree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Special closure:<\/td>\nsee information above under “Closure\u201c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Due to the traditional Japanese construction of the temple and wooden house, a visit with a wheelchair is only possible to a limited extent and after preparation (ramp, carpet).<\/p>\n

If you have limited mobility, please register in advance:<\/span>
eko AT eko-haus.de<\/a><\/p>\n

In the main building there is a lift and a wheelchair-accessible toilet (basement).<\/p>\n

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The EK\u014c Center offers, on request, private tours<\/strong> of the garden, temple and Japanese wooden house on a small scale guided by one of the EK\u014c Center\u2019s research staff.<\/p>\n

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Time<\/td>\nTue – Fri from 10 am to 5 pm (latest start time: 3 pm, subject to availability, excluding holidays and closing times)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Group size<\/td>\nmaximum 20 people<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/td>\n90 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fee<\/td>\nGuided tour in German: \u20ac60 plus admission (adults: \u20ac5, students: \u20ac3) – Guided tour in English: \u20ac70 plus admission (adults: \u20ac5, students: \u20ac3)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Registration<\/td>\nMichael Kuhl: kuhl AT eko-haus.de<\/a>
Registration deadline: 25th of the previous month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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In addition, public tours<\/a><\/strong> of the EK\u014c House take place on selected dates on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., for which you can register accordingly.<\/p>\n

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Primary sources and secondary literature for scientific research in Japan, China and India from the research areas of history \/ cultural history, art, literature, philosophy and religion<\/p>\n

Collection focus & special collections:<\/p>\n