Kyoto Nijo-jo Sakura Nights 2026

Planning a trip to Kyoto for the spring season? The Nijo-jo Sakura Nights 2026 event brings a dazzling combination of projection mapping, illuminated cherry blossoms, immersive theatre performances, and local gourmet food to the historic World Heritage site of Nijojo.

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Projection Mapping and Illuminations

Visitors can experience stunning projection mapping displays set against the historic architecture of the castle grounds. The night sakura illuminations light up the trees in soft pale pink hues, creating a gentle spring atmosphere across the entire precinct. Key areas such as Karamon, Ninomaru-goten, the South Gate wall, Sakura-no-Sono, Hommaru Yaguramon, Seiryu-en, and the kitchen front area are all transformed with dynamic light and shadow effects.

Special Night Viewing of Ninomaru-goten Palace

A special evening viewing of the National Treasure Ninomaru-goten allows visitors to experience the quiet grandeur of the historic building at night. Without the daytime crowds, guests can closely observe the gold leaf wall paintings and architectural designs crafted by artisans of the past, offering a deeper sense of the historic space's depth and tension.

Immersive Theatre Shirogeki

Located in the kitchen front garden area, the immersive theatre performance Shirogeki combines large-scale LED visuals with live acting. Blending imagery, sound, and human movement, the production invites audiences directly into the storyline of the Kan'ei Imperial Visit.

Nigiwai Square Gourmet and Traditional Crafts

Situated in front of the large resting area, the Nigiwai Square offers local Kyoto culinary treats. Visitors can enjoy wine from Kyoto's first urban winery, Kyoto Winery Shijo Kawaramachi Jozo, alongside local craft beer from Nishijin-Biyaku. The space features traditional red carpet benches for relaxing, complemented by an adjacent Kyoto specialty goods exhibition and resting area shops.

Ticket Prices

Admission tickets are available in various combinations depending on access to the Ninomaru-goten viewing and Shirogeki performances.

Admission + Ninomaru-goten Viewing

• Early Bird (until March 18 at 23:59): Mon-Thu adults ¥2,400, elementary students ¥1,600; Fri-Sun & Holidays adults ¥2,600, elementary students ¥1,800; Specific Days adults ¥2,800, elementary students ¥2,000.

• Regular (from March 19, also sold on-site): Mon-Thu adults ¥2,800, elementary students ¥2,000; Fri-Sun & Holidays adults ¥3,000, elementary students ¥2,200; Specific Days adults ¥3,200, elementary students ¥2,400.

• Specific dates requiring designated-date tickets include April 4, April 5, and April 11.

Admission + Shirogeki (20 performance days only)

• Advance: Adults ¥3,400, elementary students ¥2,600.

• Same-day: Adults ¥3,800, elementary students ¥3,000.

Admission + Ninomaru-goten Viewing + Shirogeki Set

• Advance: Mon-Thu adults ¥3,900, elementary students ¥3,100; Fri-Sun & Holidays adults ¥4,100, elementary students ¥3,300; Specific Days adults ¥4,300, elementary students ¥3,500.

• Same-day: Mon-Thu adults ¥4,300, elementary students ¥3,500; Fri-Sun & Holidays adults ¥4,500, elementary students ¥3,700; Specific Days adults ¥4,700, elementary students ¥3,900.

Practical Tips

• Access by Train and Bus: From Kyoto Station, take the Subway Karasuma Line to Karasuma Oike Station, transfer to the Subway Tozai Line, and get off at Nijojo-mae Station. Alternatively, take Kyoto Municipal Bus route 9 or 50 from Kyoto Station to Nijojo-mae, or bus route 12 from Shijo Kawaramachi to Nijojo-mae. JR Nijo Station is approximately a 17-minute walk away.

• Parking: Parking is available at Parking Lot 1 (120 cars, open 8:15 to 22:15, entry until 21:15) and Parking Lot 3 (20 cars). Season rates apply from March 10 to April 10.

• Rules: Pets are not allowed. Monopods and tripods are prohibited inside the castle grounds, and photography is not permitted inside Ninomaru-goten Palace. Events run rain or shine (Shirogeki runs in light rain), though cancellations may occur during severe weather. Umbrella use is discouraged during Shirogeki; raincoats should be worn instead.