Kyoto Tickets: NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle 2025 Sakura
Overview
Back for another amazing digital cherry-blossom viewing — "NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle 2025 Sakura" will be held at Nijo Castle in Kyoto from Fri, March 14 to Sunday, April 13 this year!
At the NAKED sakura festival in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, about 300 real cherry blossom trees of 50 varieties will be illuminated with illuminations and projection mapping to brighten up the spring night.
Enjoy artistic cherry blossom viewing while experiencing a fascinating fusion of technology and tradition at one of Kyoto's famous landmarks!
Event name: NAKED meets Nijo-jo Castle 2025 Sakura
Event dates: Fri, March 14, 2025 to Sun April 13, 2025
• Opening hours: 18:00–22:00 (last entry at 21:00)
• Open every day during the event period (may be suspended in case of harsh weather)
• In case of suspension or cancellation, etc., it will be announced on the official X account
Venue: Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle, 541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori Horikawa Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8301
Highlights
- Digital art by NAKED, INC. creates a magical spring night where history, art, and cherry blossoms come together.
- Hanami food stalls at the South Gate and in the courtyard offer seasonal delights
- Earn and use Rakuten Points when you purchase with your Rakuten account!
- Save time on the day of your visit by getting your e-ticket in advance!
- Kyoto’s iconic cherry blossom spot Nijo-jo Castle transforms into an enchanting night sakura experience
Key Information
Description
How it works
[Business period]
Period: March 14th (Friday) to April 13th (Sunday), 2025
*Contents may change without notice due to circumstances.
Time: 18:00-22:00 (last entry 21:00)
*Reception may end before 21:00 depending on the status of the entrance waiting line.
[Ticket expiration date] Valid until April 13, 2025
**Ticket Redemption**
From purchase to entry, it's a simple 2-step process!
Step 1:
After purchasing your ticket on Rakuten Travel Experiences, an e-ticket will be sent to your registered e-mail address
Step 2:
When you arrive at the facility, please visit the entrance counter and click on the link in the e-mail sent to you at the time of purchase. Please click the "Use" button and show the screen to the staff. Please ensure that your smartphone can connect to the internet before your visit.