NAKED Summer Festival World Heritage Site Nijo Castle | E-Ticket
- A “cooling” summer art event engaging all five senses will be held at Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle!
- Experience art that brings a refreshing atmosphere to the historic grounds, with enchanting light displays that illuminate the Ninomaru Garden and palace, as well as illuminations inspired by the glow of fireflies.
- Enjoy traditional festival stalls offering shaved ice and Japanese sake.
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[Enjoy the Japanese summer with the tranquility and coolness of the Castle of Light and the art of summertime]
Set in the World Heritage site of Nijo Castle, creative company NAKED reinterprets Japan's "Nouryo" culture and the atmosphere of summer spent by the shogun and nobles through modern art. In front of Karamon Gate and the carriage entrance of Ninomaru Palace, the "Kawato no NIWA" area for enjoying the cool evening air will be making its debut. The area will include a riverside seating area, an indispensable part of Kyoto's summer scenery, nostalgic interactive art with motifs of night primrose and bamboo boats, and food stalls where you can enjoy shaved ice and sake. In addition, the area will offer an art experience of "coolness" that spreads across the historical space, including fantastic lighting that highlights the Ninomaru Garden and Palace, and lighting that evokes the twinkling of fireflies.
- Event Information -
- Name: NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2025 Evening Cool ( official website )
- Dates: Friday, July 25th to Sunday, August 24th, 2025
*Open throughout the event (rain or shine, but may be canceled in the event of severe weather)
*In the unlikely event of a cancellation, we will announce it on the official website .
*The content may be changed without notice due to circumstances. - Time: 18:30-22:00 (last entrance 21:20)
- Venue: Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle (Karamon Gate, inner moat, courtyard, etc.)
*The viewing area for this exhibition is limited, and admission to the Ninomaru Palace and Honmaru areas is not permitted. - Contents: Projection mapping, lighting, sound effects, interactive effects, etc.
Twilight Bloom – A Summer Tale: A light and sound production that colors the 75-meter inner moat. Following the cool light, fireworks will light up the night sky with color, marking the climax of summer.
Firefly Path: Seiryuen Garden, where the gentle scent of Japan wafts through the air. The lush greenery and night breeze are lit up, harmonizing with the lights that sparkle like fireflies, creating a magical summer night.
Lanterns of Tranquility: The Higashi Otemon Gate of Nijo Castle becomes even more majestic when lit up. The event title of the event, with its gentle, cool, swaying lights, welcomes visitors.
Garden illumination: A fantastic illumination of the Ninomaru Garden, a special scenic spot. The trees and ponds stand out in a summer scene, and you can enjoy the beauty that changes from dusk to night.
Kawato no NIWA: The majestic Karamon Gate is lit up and illuminated, and a seasonal Kyoto summer sight, the riverside dining, is available. Enjoy a refreshing moment with light and sound, along with shaved ice and sake.
NAKED Distance Lanterns®: These artistic lanterns are very popular at NAKED. This year, we will be holding a workshop where you can project colored pictures of fireworks onto the lanterns! (Additional fees apply)
SASAFUNE Drift: When you gently float a bamboo boat on the water, light trails and goldfish appear and begin to swim coolly. This is an experiential art experience that combines nostalgic play with cutting-edge technology to create a summer atmosphere. (Additional fees apply)
Candle scooping: Scoop up flower candles flickering on the water surface and take home a memory of a softly lit summer. (Additional charges apply)
Shooting gallery: A nostalgic analog shooting gallery themed on the bow and arrow that is associated with Nijo Castle. If you hit the target, you will receive a prize of candy! (Additional charges apply)
NAKED Hana Mikuji®: NAKED's very popular fortune-telling slips with a flower motif. You can join in the art of tying the fortune slip to make it bloom, or take it home as a souvenir. (Additional fees apply)
Purchase Notice
[Event-related inquiries]
・NAKED meets Nijo Castle Management Office
TEL: 06-7732-8890
Corresponding date and time:
Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Thursday, July 24, 2025: 10:00-17:00
Friday, July 25, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025: 10:00-22:00
[Ticket inquiries]
- KKday Customer Service -
・Chat: Please enter your inquiry in the "Inquiry" section at the bottom right of the screen (Open 365 days a year, 10:00-19:00 Japan time)
・TEL: 03-6161-6768 (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00 *Japan time)
・Email: service@kkday.com
★Please refrain from contacting the Nijo Castle Office directly.
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Reminders
Early bird tickets will be on sale from 10:00 on Tuesday, July 1st to 23:59 on Thursday, July 24th.
Disability discount tickets are available to those who have a physical disability certificate, a rehabilitation certificate, a mental health and welfare certificate, a Mirairo ID, etc., and up to one caregiver. Please show the above certificate at the entrance gate.
Admission is free for preschool children.
Tickets cannot be refunded or changed unless the event is suspended or canceled due to reasons of the organizers.
Admission may be restricted depending on the level of congestion.
The final admission time for this event is 9:20pm. Depending on the queue situation, admission may close before 9:20pm. In that case, please note that you will not be able to enter even if you have an admission ticket.
You cannot enter the castle with a Nijo Castle admission ticket (such as a World Heritage Site Nijo Castle Owner's Fundraiser or Kyoto Citizen Annual Pass).
The viewing area for this exhibition is limited, and admission to the Ninomaru Palace and Honmaru areas is not permitted.
Please refrain from using monopods or tripods within the venue.
Please refrain from bringing pets with you to the venue.
There is additional paid content available within the venue.
All photos on this page are for illustrative purposes only.
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Experience Location
Location Name: Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle
Address: 541 Nijojocho, Horikawa Nishiiru, Nijo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto PrefectureMonday 18:30–22:00 (Last Entry Time: 21:20)
Tuesday 18:30–22:00 (Last Entry Time: 21:20)
Wednesday 18:30–22:00 (Last Entry Time: 21:20)
Thursday 18:30–22:00 (Last Entry Time: 21:20)
Friday 18:30–22:00 (Last Entry Time: 21:20)
Saturday 18:30–22:00 (Last Entry Time: 21:20)
Sunday 18:30–22:00 (Last Entry Time: 21:20)
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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