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As the sun sets, the lights come on for a stunning illumination of the 345-year-old Kyoto Castle and its autumn-colored gardens..
Given its historical significance and location in the eminently upscale city of KyotoIt might be a little surprising to learn that a nude event is taking place at Nijo Castle. However, it’s Naked with a capital N, referring not to nudity but to Nu, Inc.one of Japan’s leading digital art studios.
Following their event held at Tokyo’s Shinjuku Gyoen Park last year, Naked once again presents a stunning nighttime installation as the autumn leaves begin to show their colors. So even though entry to Nijo Castle, conveniently located near downtown Kyoto, usually ends at dusk, by December 8, the Naked Meets Nijojo Autumn Harvest Festival the program will take place every evening between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
A number of locations around the castle grounds, such as the Higashi Otemon Gate and the inner moat walls, will serve as backdrops for dazzling shows. projection mapping poster.
Nijo Castle is unique in that it was built largely after the end of Japan’s long civil war of the Sengoku period, and so the emphasis was more on majestic luxury than on resisting siege . In accordance with these pleasant foundations, sections of the gardens will be illuminated for walking and admiring the maple trees and other fall colors.
Food and drinks will also be available, with visitors invited to join a celebratory toast at the Karamon Gate and food stalls serving food and drinks, including sake, made with local ingredients and the atmosphere of Kyoto..
▼ Onigiri rice balls served with rice selected by Kyoto rice trading company Hachidaime Gihey
▼ Hojicha zenzai dessert made with Kyoto roasted green tea, mochi balls and an edible maple leaf
▼ Maple leaf matcha latte
Since most of Kyoto’s main tourist attractions are temples and shrines that close at night, it can be difficult to fit everything you want to see into an itinerary that must end at sunset. So not only does the Naked Meets Nijojo Autumn Harvest Festival event give you the opportunity to see Nijo Castle in a way that most people never have the opportunity to see, but it can also help you to discover more of Kyoto’s other daytime sights..
Adult entry is priced at 2,000 yen (US$13.35) for visits Monday to Thursday and 2,400 yen for Fridays, weekends and holidays. Tickets can be purchased via the official event website here.
Source: PR Times, Naked Meets Nijojo Autumn Harvest Festival
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