Tldr, are temples open longer than 9-5 on festival days?
Longer version, I will be in Japan in December with some friends from the 14th-30th. One friend and I fly out on the 13th/land the 14th, and the Ako Gishisai Festival is happening at Sengakuji Temple from the 13th-15th. Figuring an hour or two to get through all the airport fun, means we would probably not be able to do anything on the 14th until between 5 and 7pm depending on his landing time, and Google has said the temple closes at 5pm. Trying to see if it's possible to check out the festival on the 14th if we're not too jet lagged, or if the 15th is the only option we have.
Help is appreciated!
by Hawksparre