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[Enjoy the Japanese summer with the tranquility and coolness of the Castle of Light and the art of summertime]

Set in the World Heritage site of Nijo Castle, creative company NAKED reinterprets Japan's "Nouryo" culture and the atmosphere of summer spent by the shogun and nobles through modern art. In front of Karamon Gate and the carriage entrance of Ninomaru Palace, the "Kawato no NIWA" area for enjoying the cool evening air will be making its debut. The area will include a riverside seating area, an indispensable part of Kyoto's summer scenery, nostalgic interactive art with motifs of night primrose and bamboo boats, and food stalls where you can enjoy shaved ice and sake. In addition, the area will offer an art experience of "coolness" that spreads across the historical space, including fantastic lighting that highlights the Ninomaru Garden and Palace, and lighting that evokes the twinkling of fireflies.

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Twilight Bloom – A Summer Tale: A light and sound production that colors the 75-meter inner moat. Following the cool light, fireworks will light up the night sky with color, marking the climax of summer.

Firefly Path: Seiryuen Garden, where the gentle scent of Japan wafts through the air. The lush greenery and night breeze are lit up, harmonizing with the lights that sparkle like fireflies, creating a magical summer night.

Lanterns of Tranquility: The Higashi Otemon Gate of Nijo Castle becomes even more majestic when lit up. The event title of the event, with its gentle, cool, swaying lights, welcomes visitors.

Garden illumination: A fantastic illumination of the Ninomaru Garden, a special scenic spot. The trees and ponds stand out in a summer scene, and you can enjoy the beauty that changes from dusk to night.

Kawato no NIWA: The majestic Karamon Gate is lit up and illuminated, and a seasonal Kyoto summer sight, the riverside dining, is available. Enjoy a refreshing moment with light and sound, along with shaved ice and sake.

NAKED Distance Lanterns®: These artistic lanterns are very popular at NAKED. This year, we will be holding a workshop where you can project colored pictures of fireworks onto the lanterns! (Additional fees apply)

SASAFUNE Drift: When you gently float a bamboo boat on the water, light trails and goldfish appear and begin to swim coolly. This is an experiential art experience that combines nostalgic play with cutting-edge technology to create a summer atmosphere. (Additional fees apply)

Candle scooping: Scoop up flower candles flickering on the water surface and take home a memory of a softly lit summer. (Additional charges apply)

Shooting gallery: A nostalgic analog shooting gallery themed on the bow and arrow that is associated with Nijo Castle. If you hit the target, you will receive a prize of candy! (Additional charges apply)

NAKED Hana Mikuji®: NAKED's very popular fortune-telling slips with a flower motif. You can join in the art of tying the fortune slip to make it bloom, or take it home as a souvenir. (Additional fees apply)