Nijo Castle 2012 Nighttime Illumination
From March 23 (Fri.) to April 15 (Sun.)
View cherry blossoms enveloped in light at the World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle.
Nijo Castle was built by the Tokugawa Shogunate and is now a designated World Heritage Site. In the castle grounds there are
more than 200 cherry trees which are fantastically illuminated beneath the night sky during the event period. Also, those who visit during this time wearing a kimono will gain free entry.
- Event Period
- ：From March 23 (Fri.) to April 15 (Sun.)
- Address
- ：Nijo-cho 541, Horikawa-nishiiru, Nijo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
- Telephone
- ：075-841-0096(Kyoto Culture & Citizens Affairs Bureau, Nijo Castle Office)
- Opening Time
- ：18:00 to 21:30(*Entry possible until 21:00)
- Holidays
- ：None during event period
- Admission
- ：Adults: 400 yen, Children under 15 years old: 200 yen
- web site:
- http://www.city.kyoto.jp/bunshi/nijojo/ *Japanese only
