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: 06:00–22:00 (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
- 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
- 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!
Key Information
Important Information
- . "Adult" tickets are for junior high school students and older. "Child" tickets are for elementary school students.
- . Entrance is free for preschoolers (ages 0–5)
- . Pets are not allowed in the venue, except service animals with valid identification
- . If you are visiting on March 22 (Sat), March 29 (Sat), April 5 (Sat), or April 12 (Sat), please purchase a “specific date ticket” for your chosen date. Other tickets will not grant entry.
- . When purchasing, you will need to select a date. The ticket can be used on any day during the event period that matches the ticket type: • [Monday-Thursday]: Valid on any day during the event period except March 20th. • [Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays]: Valid on any day during the event period except March 22nd, 29th, April 5th, and 12th. • [Specific Dates <3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12>]: Only valid on March 22nd, March 29th, April 5th, and April 12th.
- . The ticket is valid until Sunday, April 13, 2025, after which it will expire.
- . Early bird tickets will be sold from 10:00 on Wednesday, February 5th to 23:59 on Thursday, March 13th.
- . Please refrain from using monopods or tripods inside the venue.
- . Some contents in the event require an additional fee paid onsite.
- . Entrance to Ninomaru Palace is not permitted during the event.
- . Tickets are non-refundable and non-amendable except in case of suspension or cancellation by the organizer.
- . The event will proceed in the event of rain, but may be canceled in case of extreme weather.
- . In the unlikely event of cancellation, the organizers will make an announcement on their official X profile (https://twitter.com/NAKED_STAFF)
- . Tickets grant admission to Nijo Castle; the Ninomaru Palace is not open for admission during 18:00–22:00.
- . The number of available tickets are limited on each "Special Day."
- . Please click the link in the voucher sent after the purchase to open the website page, press the "Use" button, and present the screen to the staff. *Please ensure your smartphone connects to the internet, as you must launch the website from your smartphone. *Please note that screenshots or printed-out tickets will not be acceptable. *For security purposes, you may be required to authenticate using a One-Time Password (OTP). If this occurs, please follow the steps below: 1. Enter the email address where you wish to receive the OTP and press the send button. 2. Check the email you provided for the OTP. (Please also check your spam folder. If you do not find the email, it is possible that the email address was entered incorrectly. Please reopen the E-ticket URL and re-enter your email address.) 3. Enter the OTP from the received email into the ticket screen and press the confirm button. If entered correctly, the E-ticket will be displayed.*Note: After OTP authentication, future OTPs will be sent to the email address you provided. This email address cannot be changed, so please ensure you use an email address that you can access on the day of the event.
Description
[Inquiries] ■ Kyodo Information TEL: 0570-200-888 Availability: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 – Friday, April 11, 2025 Hours: 12:00–17:00 (Closed on weekends and holidays)
■ NAKED meets Nijo Castle Management Office TEL: 050-1750-3979 Availability: Friday, March 14, 2025 – Sunday, April 13, 2025 Hours: ・Weekdays: 17:00–22:00 ・Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 12:00–22:00 *Please refrain from contacting the Nijo Castle office directly.
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.
