A limited-time event will be held to decorate the national treasure Hikone Castle with naked cherry blossom art

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The limited-time event “NAKED Hikone Festival 2024: Sakura” will be held from Friday, March 22, 2024, decorating the national treasure Hikone Castle with naked cherry blossom art.

Latest update : 2024.02.19

Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture is famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot, with approximately 1,100 cherry blossom trees in full bloom in spring and approximately 100,000 cherry blossom viewing visitors every year. Artist Ryotaro Muramatsu's art ``DANDELION PROJECT'', which connects the world with prayers for peace, is now available in a cherry blossom version on the existing castle tower that was completed in 1606 and is designated as a national treasure!

As a co-created art project with the children of Hikone City, pictures of cherry blossoms drawn by the children are spread over the castle tower of Hikone Castle, and the entire castle is dyed in a gorgeous cherry blossom color. In addition, the Nishinomaru/Kanenomaru area will be illuminated with real cherry blossoms at night, allowing you to fully enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom both digitally and in real life.

The extremely popular lantern-shaped art "NAKED Distance Chochin®" will also be held (*Please be sure to check the official website for the latest information) Enjoy an early cherry blossom viewing experience at Hikone Castle.

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“Hikone Castle Special Nighttime Exhibition "NAKED Hikone Festival 2024: Sakura" supported by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group”

Opening: Hikone Castle (1-1 Kanakicho, Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture)

Date: March 22nd (Friday) - March 31st (Sunday)

Time: 18:00-20:00 (last entry 19:30)

Price: Adults: 1000 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 500 yen

Official website: https://hikonecastle.com/

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NAKED, INC.

Tokyo

NAKED, INC. is a creative company founded by Ryotaro Muramatsu in 1997. Pursuing the philosophy of "Core Creative, Total Creation, and Borderless Creativity", the company has presented works across various genres to uncover new values in various scenes of life spanning from art, entertainment, traditional culture, education, music, food, sports, and more. In recent years, NAKED has presented innovative experiences that integrate and enhance online and offline entertainment experiences. Since 2022, the company has been undertaking the “NAKED GARDEN ONE KYOTO” initiative that incorporates virtual platforms and technology with real-life venues to promote and enhance Kyoto’s cultural experiences. Other notable works include the Tokyo Station projection mapping showcase "TOKYO HIKARI VISION", floral-themed immersive art exhibition "NAKED FLOWERS", AI music production system "HUMANOID DJ", and immersive art and gastronomy restaurant "TREE by NAKED yoyogi park”.

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