Written by Alexandra Ziminski
The art collective NAKED are doing what they do best and turning another historical landmark into a seasonal paradise.
What happens?
Similar to the spring and summer events also held at Nijō Castle, there will be projection mapping, light effects, and illuminated gardens with the sounds of Noh, Ikebana, and traditional Japanese instruments.
Highlights
- The installation Waka Interactive was created with students from Kyoto Prefectural Sagano High School’s Heian Culture Lab, who selected twenty-six poems about the moon and autumn. Their verses appear amid shifting light and sound.
- In partnership with historic tea shop Fukujuen, you can choose a scent inspired by the new, half, or full moon, and taste a blend that matches it.
- The Kyoto Products Exhibitors Association will have local food and drink stalls arranged around the Daidokoro Front Garden. Sample regional dishes and sweets designed to pair with the teas.
Schedule
The event runs from October 31 to December 7, 2025.
Last entry is at 9 p.m.
Tickets
Advance tickets are recommended, as crowds can build toward the weekend. Purchase your tickets here.
Honmaru set tickets (including access to the inner palace garden) cost up to ¥3,600 for adults and ¥2,800 for children, depending on the day. General admission tickets (excluding the Honmaru area) range from ¥1,000 to ¥2,400.
Early-bird pricing runs from September 24–October 30, with regular tickets on sale October 31–December 7.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Add to Calendar
- 357 m from Nijōjō-mae Station Tōzai Line (T14)
- 0.6 km from Nijō Station Tōzai Line (T15)Sagano Line (E4)
- 1.1 km from Marutamachi Station Karasuma Line (K7)
