Nijo-jo Castle Sakura Festival and Night Illumination
High crowdKansaiKyoto, Kyoto
Date
Mid-to-late March to mid-April (2027 dates not yet announced)
Region
Kansai
About this festival
Kyoto City holds the Nijo-jo Castle Sakura Festival each spring, with a night program of cherry blossom illumination and projection mapping. The 2025 festival ran from mid-March to mid-April, and the 2026 night event, SAKURA NIGHTS, ran from March 19 to April 19. The castle's website refers to a 2027 night program, but the 2027 dates have not been announced.
Highlights
- โNight program with cherry blossom illumination and projection mapping
- โThe 2026 night event ran from 18:00 to 22:00, with final admission at 21:00
- โ2026 ticket options included entry to Ninomaru Palace or the Shirogeki stage performance
- โKyoto City has selected an operator for the 2027 night program
Getting There
Nijojo-mae Station (Tozai Line); about 17 minutes on foot from JR Nijo Station
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