Enjoy the Japanese summer to the fullest at Nijo-jo Castle x NAKED's art festivities!
Creative production company NAKED, INC. is delivering a summer experience filled with new and traditional activities of a Japanese summer festival! Nijo-jo Castle will be transformed at night with projection mapping fireworks, Milky Way-inspired illuminations, echoing sounds of wind chimes, and interactive artworks at the festival stalls offering popular treats such as shaved ice. Visitors can also witness the first ever yagura (festival tower) on the castle's grounds, and enjoy a never-seen-before production of art, games, food, and dancing in this modern take of a traditional Japanese summer experience!
INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
Collaboration area to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Mamoru Hosoda's “Summer Wars” also appeared.
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of its theatrical release, a collaboration between the popular animated film 'Summer Wars' and this event's Digital Ennichi Festival has been decided. A collaboration of Digital Ennichi Festival where your face merges with characters from the movie will be featured! Stand at the photo spot and project your own unique digital 'mask' with the characters!
FOODS
Enjoy an array of summer festival-inspired treats and beverages produced by NAKED's food and beverage team! Try vegan shaved ice with flavors such as matcha from Kyoto's renowned Fukujuen or domestically produced yuzu citrus, as well as alcoholic drinks such as draft beer and highballs!
GOODS
TICKETS
<Regular admission tickets>
*Sales of early bird tickets ended on Thursday July 25th.
Please purchase tickets at the regular admission ticket prices.
VIP Ticket and Combo Tickets are on sale!
Important notes
*Regular admission tickets will also be sold at the venue on the day. However, please note that availability of these tickets may be limited.
*Certain areas will be off limits during this event, including entry into the Ninomaru Palace and the Honmaru area.
*To purchase a disabled persons discount, please present one of the following documentations: Physical Disability Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, +Nursing Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate, etc.The above-mentioned document holder and one accompanying caregiver are eligible to receive the discount. Please show the certificate at the entrance ticket gate.
*Tickets are available for purchase at various online ticket vendors as well as at Seven-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart, and Ministop stores nationwide.
*Admission is free for children of preschool age and younger.
*Tickets are non-refundable and non-amendable except in the case of suspension or cancellation by the organizer.
*Admission may be restricted depending on the congestion at the venue.
*Final admission for this event is at 21:20. Depending on the status of the entry queue, admissions may close before 21:20. Please note that in such case, entry will not be allowed regardless of your ticket type.
*You cannot enter the Nijo-jo Castle with the following admission cards: World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle Donation Privilege Admission Card, Kyoto Citizen Annual Passport.
*Please refrain from using monopods or tripods inside the venue.
*Pets are not allowed in the venue.
*Certain optional experiences within the venue will incur an additional fee.
NAKED Summer Festival VIP Ticket
Enhance the NAKED Summer Festival experience with this discounted ticket package!
Enjoy priority admission with your ticket, a premium ninja show, and plenty of other special perks!
Perks
・"NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle" admission ticket
・Priority admission (please present your ticket to the staff at the entrance.)
・Premium NINJA Show
・Commemorative photo with ninjas
・NAKED original design glowing paper fan
・One free ticket for the festival stall experiences
*The Premium NINJA Show attendance date and time must be designated in advance.
*Tickets are available in limited quantity.
*Admission is free for preschool children and younger.
Event Period:August 9 (Fri) - 18 (Sun), 2024
Junior high school students and older: 6,000JPY / Elementary school students: 5,000JPY
Ticket package including inscribed lanterns for the purpose of preserving Kyoto's cultural assets
(Valid for any date / NAKED Summer Festival admission fee and name inscription on lantern)
Inscribe your name on a lantern that will light the grounds of Nijo-jo Castle!
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle Name Lantern Plan aims to promote Kyoto's cultural assets by donating part of the proceeds towards efforts to preserve Kyoto's historical and cultural artifacts for future generations
Additionally, ticket holders will be granted priority entry into the event without having to wait in the standard admissions queue.
Important notes
*The inscription lanterns will be installed in the Seiryu-en Garden and Ninomaru Garden areas.
*Personalized lanterns will be used as decoration of the castle, and cannot be taken home.
*Supported characters are hiragana, katakana, Japanese kanji, and romaji.
*The recommended number of characters is 7 characters or less.
*You may sumbit a maximum of 20 characters (2 lines of 10 characters each) however, the finished text may appear smaller than those with fewer characters.
*The characters may be changed at the discretion of the organizer.
*This ticket grants priority entry into the venue. Please present your ticket to the staff at the entrance.
*Sales for this ticket plan will end as soon as the available number is sold out.
Sales period: Jun 12(Wednesday) - July 28 (Sunday)/Installation period: August 6 (Tuesday) - 7 (Sunday)
5,000JPY
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle x Nidec Kyoto Tower - Ticket Set
*For Adults Only
This is a ticket set that includes an admission ticket for NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle and an admission ticket for Nidec Kyoto Tower Observatory.
*Please use the Nidec Kyoto Tower admission ticket during the Nijo-jo Castle event period (between July 26 through August 25, 2024).
*There are no NAKED, INC. productions ongoing at Nidec Kyoto Tower during this period.
2,600JPY
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle x Kyoto Aquarium - Ticket Set *For Adults Only
This is a ticket set that includes an admission ticket for NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle and an admission ticket for Kyoto Aquarium.
*Please use the Kyoto Aquarium admission ticket during the Nijo-jo Castle event period (between July 26 through August 25, 2024).
*There are no NAKED, INC. productions ongoing at Kyoto Tower during this period.
3,800JPY
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle x Kimono Rental - Ticket Set
Rented kimono can be returned the next day!
Enhance your experience at the Nijo-jo Castle and enjoy the event dressed in kimono!
This special ticket set includes a kimono rental fee and an admission ticket to the event.
*The set ticket price may vary depending on the rental store.
*Certain dates may be exempt. For details, please check the following site (external site).
4,000JPY~
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle Admission Ticket + Sky Hop Bus Ride Ticket
This ticket set includes admission to the "NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle" and unlimited bus rides on the Sky Hop Bus.
*There are no NAKED, INC. productions ongoing in the Sky Hop Bus.
5,400JPY~
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle × City Bus & Subway 1-day pass ticket set
This ticket set includes an admission ticket for "NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Nijo-jo Castle" and a one-day pass for the subway and buses.
*Purchase payment accepted in cash only.
【Sales period】
From 26th July 2024 until out of stock.
【Vendor Locations】
● City bus and subway information centers (open 7:30-19:30)
・Kyoto Station bus information center (in front of the JR Kyoto Station central exit)
・Kotochika Kyoto (Beside the Subway Kyoto Station Central-1 ticket gate)
● Commuter pass sales offices (open Monday-Friday 7:30-19:30 / Saturday, Sundays & Public Holidays 9:00-17:00).
・Shijo Station (by Exit 4 of station floor)
・Sanjo Keihan Station (by Exit 1 of station floor)
Subway 1-day pass | Subway & Bus 1-day pass | |
---|---|---|
Mon.〜Thu. | 2,200JPY | 2,500JPY |
Fri.~ Sun. Holidays | 2,600JPY | 2,900JPY |
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle (Original Soundtrack)
Original soundtrack for NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle. A portion of the proceeds from this soundtrack will be donated towards the preservation of Nijo-jo Castle's cultural assets.
OUTLINE
Event Title
Commemorating the Opening of Honmaru-Goten Palace
NAKED Summer Festival 2024: World Heritage Site Nijo-jo CastleEvent Period
July 26 (Fri) - August 25 (Sun), 2024
*Open every day throughout the event period (may be canceled due to harsh weather conditions)
*In the unlikely event of cancellation, etc., we will inform you via the event's official X account.(@nijojo_summer24)
*The event content may be subject to change without notice.Hours
18:30-22:00(Final admission at 21:20)
Venue
Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle
541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori Horikawa Nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8301Admission fees
clcik here more detailsInquiries about tickets
■NAKED Summer Festival 2024 Committee
E-mail: naked-nijojo@naked.works
*Service Period: July 26th - August 25th, 2024
ACCESS
From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma Line subway to "Karasuma Oike Station", then transfer to the Tozai Line subway to "Nijojo-mae Station".
From Kyoto Station, board Kyoto City Bus No.9 or No.50 to "Nijojo-mae".
From Shijo Kawaramachi, board Kyoto City Bus No.12 to "Nijojo-mae".
Roughly 17 minutes away by foot from JR "Nijo Station".
Parking
Parking Lot 1
Hours: 8:15〜22:15 (final entry at 21:00)
Capacity: 120 cars
Price: ¥1,200 for first 2 hours plus ¥300 per additional hour
Parking Lot 3
Hours: 8:15〜22:15
Capacity: 20 cars
Price: ¥1,000 for first 2 hours plus ¥200 per additional hour
Motorbike and bicycle parking
Hours: 8:15〜22:15
Capacity: 10 motorcycles (middle-class and smaller)
/ 83 bicycles
Price: For motorcycles, ¥400 for first 2 hours plus ¥200 per
additional hour / For bicycles, ¥200 for first two hours
plus ¥100 per additional hour.Parking Lot 1
Hours: 8:15〜22:15 (final entry at 21:00)
Capacity: 120 cars
Price: ¥1,200 for first 2 hours plus ¥300 per additional hour
FAQ
- Can I change the date of the ticket I purchased?Tickets are not dated so you can use them anytime during the event period. If you have a ticket for Monday to Thursday and you visit on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday, you need to pay the difference at the counter. If you have a ticket for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday and you visit on a weekday from Monday to Thursday, please note that we cannot refund the difference.
- Can I cancel or refund the ticket I purchased?Unfortunately, we do not allow cancellations. Except when the event is canceled due to the organizer's circumstances, refunds are not possible. Please check the terms and conditions of the ticket guide where you purchased the ticket for details.
- Can I re-enter?We're sorry, but re-entry is not allowed.
Current and Upcoming Events
Early-bird discount tickets are now on sale!
Exclusive offer for visitors to this event!
Enjoy Nijo Castle's autumn events at a discount!
Present your ticket stub from this exhibition or your ticket purchase history to receive +1 food and beverage ticket for an autumn event at Nijo Castle!
*Please present your ticket stub or ticket purchase history for ticket exchange at the time of admission.
*Please be sure to keep your ticket stub if you used a paper ticket.
Autumn Event at Nijo Castle (Title TBD)To be held from late October 2024!For more details announcement, please visit the official website.
*Official website will open in late August.
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Design, Direction, Production
A creative company founded in 1997. Drawing from its roots in filmmaking, the company brings together its compelling storytelling and worldviews with modern-day technology to create imaginative experiences. Notable works include the direction of the G7 Hiroshima Summit social dinner, NAKED Sakura Night Garden at Shinjuku Gyoen, NAKED FLOWERS at World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle, collaboration with Singapore's renowned Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and more.
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