An artistic hanami experience at a castle of cherry blossoms—
（Final admission at 21:00）
Projection mapping of the carvings of cranes, Chinese lions, and dragons that adorn the Karamon Gate will appear with a flurry of petals, and transform into a spectacle of cherry blossom in full bloom. The gorgeous architectural beauty of the Karamon Gate welcomes visitors in a spectacular manner.
The entire castle wall is illuminated with patterns of cherry blossom petals. Lights that resemble flurries of cherry blossoms petals illuminate the ground underfoot, inviting you into the cherry blossom garden.
Enjoy various varieties of cherry blossoms lit up in a garden filled with the notes of traditional Japanese instruments and floral fragrances. The color of the lights will shift, transforming the cherry trees into sights only seen at this time of year.
This spectacular projection mapping show features various cherry blossoms and golden wall paintings by the prominent Kano school of Japanese painting. The southern moat of the castle becomes a picturesque sight of dynamic cherry blossom patterns. The 140-meter-long moat will be illuminated by spectacular cherry blossoms and art that reflect the spirit of Nijo Castle's hospitality.
The cherry blossoms, pond, and the Koun-tei are illuminated in cherry blossom colors by lights inspired by the arrival of spring. The reflection of the pavilion in the pond is a superb sight that can only be seen in spring.
The illumination of the Seiryuen Garden, surrounded by cherry blossoms, evokes the image of a gentle spring breeze passing through. This mystical spatial installation features music, fragrance, and lights to enhance the beauty of Nijo-jo Castle's iconic cherry trees.
This luxurious hanami area offers sake and tea to your heart's content at one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots on the Nijo-jo Castle grounds. Relax and enjoy the hospitality that only this premium hanami area can offer, including hanami sake, green tea and Japanese sweets from Kyoto's renowned tea shop Fukujuen, and photo opportunities with samurai. *This area is exclusively available for visitors with premium tickets.
Projection mapping displays of a cherry blossom banquet decorates the castle wall. Enjoy Japanese delicacies featuring cherry blossoms and green tea and alcoholic beverages such as sakura-colored beer while relaxing under the cherry blossoms.
An interactive digital artwork that incorporates the various blossoms found on the Nijo-jo Castle grounds. Approach the wall to see your selected sakura bloom on the cherry tree before you. The cherry blossoms in full bloom add color and liveliness to the hanami experience.
These artistic lanterns developed by NAKED cast various patterns of light at your feet, transforming each participant into a part of the artistic illuminations of the castle grounds. Prepared for this year's event are five different patterns of five colors each, inspired by five types of cherry blossoms that bloom at Nijo-jo Castle. *Rental fee: 500 yen per lantern (tax incl.) *Payments accepted in cash, PayPay, and credit card.
NAKED's popular ""omikuji"" paper fortunes come in the form of colorful flowers. These flowers can be contributed to a local installation to create a larger floral artwork, or be taken home as a souvenir. Cherry blossom-themed designs will also be available exclusively for this event. *500 yen per piece (tax incl.) *Payments accepted in cash, PayPay, and credit card.
March 8 (Fri) - April 7 (Sun), 2024
*Open every day throughout the event period (may be canceled due to harsh weather conditions)
*In the unlikely event of cancellation, etc., we will inform you via the event's official X account.
*The event content may be subject to change without notice.
（Final admission at 21:00）
Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle
541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori Horikawa Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8301
*Sales of early bird tickets ended on Thursday, March 7.
Please purchase tickets at the regular admission ticket prices.
【Early bird tickets】
Middle School Students or Above（Mon～Thu）: 1,600JPY／（Fri~Sun ＆ Holidays）2,000JPY
Elementary School Students（Mon～Thu）: 1,000JPY／（Fri~Sun ＆ Holidays）1,400JPY
【Regular admission tickets】
Middle School Students or Above（Mon～Thu）: 2,000JPY／（Fri~Sun ＆ Holidays）2,400JPY
Elementary School Students（Mon～Thu）: 1,200JPY／（Fri~Sun ＆ Holidays）1,600JPY
【Specific Day tickets 3/23・3/30】
Middle School Students or Above（Early bird tickets） : 2,400JPY／（Regular admission tickets）2,800JPY
Elementary School Students（Early bird tickets） : 1,800JPY（Regular admission tickets）2,000JPY
■NAKED Sakura Festival 2024 Committee
E-mail: sakura_nijojo2024@naked.works
*Service Period: March 8th - April 7th, 2024
https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/access/?lang=en
From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma Line subway to "Karasuma Oike Station", then transfer to the Tozai Line subway to "Nijojo-mae Station".
From Kyoto Station, board Kyoto City Bus No.9 or No.50 to "Nijojo-mae".
From Shijo Kawaramachi, board Kyoto City Bus No.12 to "Nijojo-mae".
Roughly 17 minutes away by foot from JR "Nijo Station".
Parking Lot 1
Hours: 8:15〜22:15 （final entry at 21:00）
Capacity: 120 cars
Price: ¥1,050 for first 2 hours plus ¥200 per additional hour
Parking Lot 3
Hours: 8:15〜22:15
Capacity: 20 cars
Price: ¥800 for first 2 hours plus ¥200 per additional hour
Motorbike and bicycle parking
Hours: 8:15〜22:15
Capacity: 10 motorcycles （middle-class and smaller） / 83 bicycles
Price: For motorcycles, ¥400 for first 2 hours plus ¥200 per additional hour / For bicycles, ¥200 for first two hours plus ¥100 per additional hour.
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