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Important Cultural Property: Higashi Ote-mon
Illumination
The illuminated Higashi Otemon Gate, the entrance to Nijo-jo Castle, is flanked with rows of lanterns that welcome visitors into the summer festival experience.
Enjoy the Japanese summer to the fullest at Nijo Castle x NAKED's art festivities!
Final admission at 21:20
The illuminated Higashi Otemon Gate, the entrance to Nijo-jo Castle, is flanked with rows of lanterns that welcome visitors into the summer festival experience.
The Karamon Gate, one of Kyoto's most iconic historical structures, is illuminated to enhance its architectural beauty. The cranes, lions, and other creatures carved into the gate are highlighted by the illuminations to present a showcase that can only be seen at night.
The Tanabata Wind Chimes, which play cool tones along with the lights that highlight the beauty of the National Treasure Ninomaru Palace, will make their first appearance this year in collaboration with the “Kyo no Tanabata” event! The sparkling sound of the wind chimes, together with strips of paper hung with wishes for the Tanabata Festival, will add color to the fantastic summer evening.
The trees and ponds of Ninomaru Garden, designated as a special place of scenic beauty by the government, are beautifully illuminated in the summer scene.
This spectacular projection mapping show appears animals in the gorgeous paintings by the prominent Kano school of Japanese painting. It will leap out with fireworks and decorate the 75m-wide stone wall. We are also pleased to bring you an early preview video for the Main Palace, scheduled to open in next September.
A refreshing Light-up that allows you to enjoy the lush green foliage of Seiryu-en Garden while feeling the night breeze. The delicate lights sparkle like fireflies dancing on a summer night.
Ennichi Festivities and Bon Odori (Bon dance) venue, brightly lit by lanterns, will feature a Festival Yagura (Festival Tower) for the first time! During the Bon Odori time, when visitors can enjoy dancing together, the Digital Ennichi Festivities within the venue will also have special performances limited to this time. You can enjoy Bon Odori around the Festival Yagura.
Try out this digital take on Japanese festival "o-men" masks! Stand on the marked location and watch as your face is scanned and developed into a hyper "o-men" mask! This year, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the theatrical release of the animated film 'Summer Wars' (directed by Mamoru Hosoda), a special collaboration festival fair will feature a fusion of characters from the movie and your face. *Free of charge
Choose a string and pull to trigger Nijo-jo Castle-themed fireworks and animals! Test your luck with this lottery combining both digital and analog experiences! *Free of charge
Discover stalls where you can challenge yourself to archery—Nijo-jo Castle tradition—as well as the classic Super Ball Scooping and Yo-yo Fishing. Capture memorable moments of the summer festival with experiences to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. *Each game costs 300 yen per play (tax included). *Payments are accepted in cash, PayPay, and credit card payments.
Have a taste of unique cocktails and Kyoto-style shaved ice presented by NAKED's food and beverage team.The Matcha shaved ice flavors is made with tea leaves sourced from the renown Kyoto brand Fukujuen. For drinks, refreshing lemonade soda and highball made with Yuzu from Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture, allowing children and adults to enjoy delicious beverages. *Payments accepted in cash, PayPay, and credit card.
NAKED's original take on the omikuji (paper fortune) experience takes the form of multicolored flowers. Tie your flower fortune to the participatory tree art, or take it home with you as a souvenir! *500 yen per flower fortune (tax included). *We accept cash, PayPay, and credit card payments.
July 26 (Fri) - August 25 (Sun), 2024
Final admission at 21:20
Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle
541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori Horikawa Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8301
【Early Bird Tickets】
Middle School Students or Above(Mon~Thu): 1,400JPY/(Fri~Sun & Public Holidays) 1,800JPY
Elementary School Students(Mon~Thu): 600JPY/(Fri~Sun & Public Holidays) 1,000JPY
【Regular Admission Tickets】
Middle School Students or Above(Mon~Thu): 1,800JPY/(Fri~Sun & Public Holidays) 2,200JPY
Elementary School Students(Mon~Thu): 1,000JPY/(Fri~Sun & Public Holidays) 1,400JPY
■NAKED Summer Festival 2024 Committee
E-mail: naked-nijojo@naked.works
*Service Period: July 26th - August 25th, 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: ¥1,000 for first 2 hours plus ¥200 per additional hour
Special Illumination and Exhibition of National Treasure Hiunkaku, one of the "Big Three" pavilions of Kyoto
In addition to the special opening of the main statue of Buddha Shakyamuni and special viewing of the inner sanctuary, there will be a special exhibition of the “DANDELION PROJECT,” which was born from the idea of connecting the world with prayers for peace that transcends all differences.
Stroll the streets of Kyoto at night with NAKED's art lanterns “NAKED Distance Lanterns ®︎” in hand.
Commemorating the Opening of Honmaru-Goten Palace NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle and Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck set tickets, the first day of the NAKED Summer Festival 2024 will be lit up in a special color.
Coming soon