NAKED Summer Festival 2022 to be Held at Nijo Castle in Kyoto

11.July.2022 | SPOT

This summer, the World Heritage Site Nijo Castle will host the NAKED Summer Festival 2022 event from July 22 until August 21. Visitors can explore the incredible location at night, illuminated by colorful lights and filled with summer fun.

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Virtual Content via Smartphone

 

The entrance gate and Ninomaru Garden will both be illuminated for the event, and a digital fireworks display will be shown on the stone walls surrounding the inner moat.  Continuing from last year, the fan-favorite NAKED Distanced Lanterns and NAKED Tsukubai will be returning.

 

Come make some summer memories at Nijo Castle!

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