Organized by : Kyoto Prefecture/Kyoto Botanical Gardens Art Night Walk Executive Committee
Honoring a century of nature’s beauty
through light and music
Discover the hidden life of plants as they illuminate the Kyoto night. At the century-old Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Japan's oldest public plant sanctuary, cutting-edge light, sound, and projections reveal nature's secrets. Step into the Conservatory, a lush sanctuary where melodies float through the air and vibrant plant life glows with energy. Four unique installations invite you to connect with plants in ways you never imagined. Tune your senses to the subtle rhythms and whispers of botanical life, experiencing their unseen communications. This is an invitation to activate your senses and discover the universal voice of nature like never before. Get ready to see, hear, and explore the botanical diversity on display.
Friday, October 18 -
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Closed on Mondays
Open Monday, November 4
(Last admission: 20:30)
Shimogamo-Hangicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
By Train or Bus
For Kitayama Gate: Take Kyoto City Subway to "Kitayama Station", Exit 3 (right outside) For Main Gate: From "Kitaoji Station", Exit 3, walk east for about 10 minutes From Keihan "Demachiyanagi Station": Take City Bus Route 1 or Kyoto Bus bound for "Shizuhara" or "Ichihara". Get off at "Shokubutsuen-mae" stop, then walk about 5 minutes
By Bicycle or Motorcycle
Parking available at Main Gate, Kitayama Gate, and Kamogawa Gate No motorcycle parking at Hokusen Gate. As parking is very limited, we strongly recommend using public transportation.
※Average experience duration: 45 min ※Event will be held rain or shine.
Children: Elementary and junior high school
※Free for preschool children
Persons with disability certificates and up to one accompanying person are eligible for a discount. Each person must have their own ticket to enter. Disability certificates will be checked at the entrance gate, so please enter together. If a child has a disability certificate, up to one accompanying person can purchase a disability discount ticket.
Important Information
- - Advance tickets purchased through the official ticket site (Webket) can be rescheduled up to 3 times, subject to availability on the desired date/time. Same-day rescheduling is not permitted. Rescheduling is not possible after the original entry time has passed.
- - Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be canceled. Check with your ticket provider for details.
- - Reselling tickets for profit is prohibited.
- - You may need to wait until your designated entry time to enter.
- - Entry may be refused outside of your scheduled time slot.
- - The experience typically lasts about 45 minutes. No strict time limit applies.
- - Re-entry is not permitted. No refunds after entry.
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LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO is a tribute to nature and an exploration of our relationship with it. This immersive entertainment experience, created by the acclaimed multimedia studio Moment Factory, reveals the hidden world of plants and showcases their charm in entirely new ways. Set in Kyoto Botanical Gardens, which celebrate their 100th anniversary, the event brings plant voices to life through light and sound. It offers a unique chance to nurture a deeper connection with nature for generations to come.
Established in 1924 as Japan's oldest public botanical garden, the Kyoto Botanical Gardens celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Located in the heart of Kyoto, a world-renowned tourist destination, it is one of Japan's leading botanical gardens, cultivating 12,000 species and approximately 120,000 plants. As it looks towards its next century, the garden aims to contribute to global biodiversity conservation from Kyoto. It preserves and displays plants, offering a peaceful retreat for locals while promoting education and botanical research through plant appreciation.
Moment Factory is a multimedia studio with a full range of production expertise. Our team combines specializations in video, lighting, architecture, sound and special effects to create remarkable experiences. Headquartered in Montreal, the studio has other addresses in Tokyo, Paris, New York City and Singapore. Since its inception in 2001, Moment Factory has created more than 550 unique projects worldwide, including the Lumina Night Walk series. Productions span the globe and include such clients as Changi Airport, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Disney, Arcade Fire, Microsoft, Sony, Boston Museum of Science, Madonna, Cipriani, Universal Studios, the Toronto Zoo and the Reims Cathedral.
ZONE 1
LIGHT WILL FIND YOUWill you find the light, or let it find you? Step into a lush haven where rays of light weave through the canopy, guiding your way. Inspired by the concept of komorebi, this shifting scenery produces a stunning display of light within darkness.
ZONE 2
MEMORY OF WATERFeel the vitality of water as sights and sounds flow together. Under light waves, the echoes of rain and thunder blend, plunging you into a vital stream.
ZONE 3
(IN)VISIBLETune into your nocturnal instinct and witness an expression of invisible light frequencies. Unseen patterns and hidden rhythms emerge mysteriously just above the sands.
ZONE 4
FOREST FREQUENCIESExperience a symphony where nature is the orchestra. Time stands still as vibrant hues and pulsating sound waves amplify the space, bringing a sense of vital harmony.
