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Nijo Castle to host 2026 festival and immersive art exhibition
Kyoto City has announced the Nijo Castle Festival 2026, a series of cultural events held at the World Heritage site. The festival features daytime activities including a maple leaf stamp rally, cultural programs related to Kan'ei culture, and an exhibition of Kyoto specialties.
As part of the nighttime programming, the immersive art exhibition ‘NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2026’ will be held from October 23 to December 5, 2026. Produced by naked inc., the event uses projection mapping and sensory elements to explore the aesthetics of Tokugawa Masako, also known as Tofukumon-in, marking the 400th anniversary of the Kan'ei Gyoko.
Additionally, the site will host ‘World Heritage Nijo Castle Yoga’ sessions in the Sakura Garden on select dates in October and November 2026, offering participants the chance to experience yoga amidst the castle's natural surroundings.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The art exhibition focuses on the aesthetics of Tokugawa Masako, also known as Tofukumon-in. getnews.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · www.city.kyoto.lg.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Kyoto City will host the Nijo Castle Festival 2026. www.city.kyoto.lg.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nijo Castle Festival 2026 includes daytime events such as a maple leaf stamp rally and a Kyoto specialty products exhibition. www.city.kyoto.lg.jp
- [● 3 SOURCES] The immersive art exhibition ‘NAKED meets Nijo Castle 2026’ will run from October 23 to December 5, 2026. getnews.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · www.city.kyoto.lg.jp