6 Magical Illuminations in Kyoto! NAKED Garden One Kyoto 2023

Naked Garden One Kyoto 2023 is a series of artistic light-up events taking place in Kyoto this July and August. Created by the digital production unit NAKED, Inc. in cooperation with Kyoto City, these digital art displays turn the ancient capital and its national treasures into a magical kingdom!

The enchanting projections take place at stunning and historically significant locations such as Nijo Castle or Kamigamo Shrine. Each illumination is scheduled on various dates across the month making your time in Kyoto one filled with delightful surprises and entertainment!

6 Magical Summer Illuminations in Kyoto

1. NAKED ART STATION KYOTO: July 4 - 6
2. NAKED Evening Cool 2023 World Heritage Kamigamo Shrine: July 7 - 17
3. NAKED Summer Festival 2023 World Heritage Nijo Castle: July 21 - August 20
4. Kyoto Tower Special Light-Up: July 21
5. Kyoto Umekoji Park Festival 2023 Summer: July 28 - 30
6. Uji Koshoji Temple Light-up: August 4 - 11

1. NAKED ART STATION KYOTO

The first illumination in this fascinating project takes place nowhere else than Kyoto Station, the gateway to Kyoto! Captivating projections of fireworks will lead the path to the city, soaring across the stairs to the sparkling sound of the piano.

Event Details
Event name: NAKED ART STATION KYOTO
Location: Kyoto Station Building
Dates: July 4 - 6, 2023

2. NAKED Evening Cool 2023 Kamigamo Shrine

Celebrate Tanabata, the Star Festival, this July by relaxing in a summer kimono under the Milky Way, wishing upon a star while sitting by the cooling pond of Kamigamo Shrine. Listen to the soft melody from the wind chimes floating above the shrine's peaceful waters and unwind.

Event Details
Event name: NAKED Evening Cool 2023 World Heritage Kamigamo Shrine
Location: Kamigamo Shrine (World Heritage Kamowakeikazuchi Shrine), Kyoto MAP
Dates: July 7 - 17, 2023

3. NAKED Summer Festival 2023 World Heritage Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle will be lit up for a whole month during the event NAKED Summer Festival 2023 World Heritage Site, Nijo Castle. The castle grounds will be full of a variety of illuminations and activities!

For details, check the official NAKED website.

Event Details
Event name: NAKED Summer Festival 2023 Nijo Castle
Location: Nijo Castle MAP
Dates: July 21 - August 20, 2023

4. Kyoto Tower Special Light-Up

Catch the 131-meter-tall Kyoto Tower light up for one night only! The tower is located across from Kyoto Station. Do capture the event if you're in Kyoto on July 21!

Event Details
Event name: Kyoto Tower Special Light Up
Location: Kyoto Tower
Date: July 21, 2023

5. Kyoto Umekoji Park Festival 2023 Summer

Kyoto Umekoji Park will show displays of vibrant fireworks splashing colorful sparks along the park's buildings, turning their landscape into a mural of kaleidoscope patterns and colors.

Event Details
Event name: Kyoto Umekoji Park Festival 2023 Summer
Location: Umekoji Park, Kyoto MAP
Dates: July 28 - 30, 2023

6. Uji Koshoji Temple Light-up

Uji City, located a short distance south of Kyoto City, is home to Uji Koshoji Temple, which is known as the earliest training ground for Buddhist monks in Japan. This summer, the temple's peaceful grounds will be adorned with gorgeous decor and illuminations.

Event Details
Event name: Uji Area Light-up
Location: Uji Koshoji Temple MAP
Dates: August 4 - 11, 2023

Visit Kyoto This Summer!

Naked Garden One Kyoto 2023 will be brimming with excitement and dazzling displays! For a complete Japanese cultural experience, wear a yukata (light summer kimono) in the evenings when you stroll through each event venue.

Feel the history and culture of Kyoto while being captivated by magical illuminations under the stars. This is an enchanting event you won't want to miss!

Information and photo source: PR Times

Written by Kate_T