Kyoto lights up pandemic-weary hearts this hanami season.
Naked, a Japanese creative company will be featuring the Cherry Blossom Festival 2021 at the famous Nijo Castle, Kyoto’s world heritage site, from March 19th (Friday) to April 11th (Sunday).
The feel-good festival is essentially an art event showcasing Japan’s pink petals using projection mapping.
Naked’s head Ryotaro Muramatsu teams up with renowned photographer Leslie Kee to create a magical visual experience for hanami revelers in Kyoto.
Iemoto, a flower arrangement artist at Ikenobo collaborates with the team to feature one of the best dandelion shows never before seen in Japan.
The sakura at Nijo Castle will simultaneously be exhibited at the Tokyo Tower.
Nijo Castle Sakura Festival 2021
Night illumination March 19th (Friday) -April 11th (Sunday), 2021 from 18: 00-22: 00 (Last entry 21:00)
Venue: Former Rikyu Nijo Castle
Tickets: Monday-Thursday Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,400 yen
Children (elementary school students) 800 yen With VR & goggles
Adults (junior high school students and above) 2,000 yen
Children (elementary school students) 1,400 yen
Friday / Saturday / Sunday Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,800 yen
Children (elementary school students) 1,000 yen With VR & goggles
Adults (junior high school students and above) 2,400 yen
Children (elementary school students) 1,600 yen
