Kyoto NAKED Hikari-no-Shinen Heian Shrine E-Ticket
Overview
The new style night worship service by creative company NAKED, INC. will be held again this year. Relax in the mystical space of Heian Shrine that can only be seen at night, such as the illumination of Otenmon and Daigokuden, which are important cultural properties, the Higashi Shinen garden, a representative Japanese garden from the Meiji era, and the projection mapping of Shobikan, a place of scenic beauty. Please enjoy.
Highlights
- When you purchase with your Rakuten account, you can earn and use Rakuten points!
- Early bird tickets can be purchased at a discount of 400 yen compared to regular tickets.
Key Information
Important Information
- . Early-bird tickets will be sold from 10:00 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 to 23:59 on Thursday, December 12, 2024
- . Admission is free for preschool children (5 years old and under)
- . Tickets will also be sold on the day at the venue, however it is possible same-day ticket sales at the venue will be limited
- . Although date selection is required when booking, the ticket can be used on any day of the event that matches your ticket type (Monday–Thursday or Friday–Sunday & Holidays)
- . If visiting on Friday–Sunday or a holiday with a “Monday–Thursday” ticket, you can pay the price difference onsite to enter (refunds are not granted for those purchasing the wrong ticket type for their visit date)
- . 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 make sure that your smartphone connects to the internet as you will need to launch the website from your smartphone. *Please note that screenshots or printed-out tickets will not be acceptable. *If a customer opens a ticket on a device other than the one they reserved, they will be required to authenticate using a one-time password.
- . Admission may be restricted depending on crowd levels on the day
- . Last entry to the event is at 20:50, but reception may close early depending on the number of people waiting to enter; no refunds are given to ticket holders unable to enter in this case
- . Pets are not allowed
Booking
Description
Experience a new style of nighttime temple visit, brought to life by the creative company NAKED, INC. This immersive event at Heian Shrine showcases NAKED’s artistic flair with projection mapping and lantern illuminations. You’ll get to explore the cultural treasures of Otenmon Gate and Daigokuden Hall, both designated Important Cultural Properties, along with the stunning Higashi Shin’en (East Garden), a Japanese garden of the Meiji era. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the shrine after dark, transformed by these breathtaking light displays!
How it works
[Event Period] Held: December 13 (Friday) to 30 (Monday), 2024, and January 6 (Monday) to 13 (Monday), 2025 (25 days) Time: 17:30–21:30 (last entry 20:50) Notes: • Closed from December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) to January 5, 2025 (Sunday) • Event will be held rain or shine; may be canceled in case of stormy weather • In the unlikely event of cancellation, we will notify you on the official X account of the official website • The content may change without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances
