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日本語 [Kyoto Botanical Gardens 100th Anniversary Event] LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO
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Celebrating its 100th anniversary as Japan's first public botanical garden, Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens will be open at night for a limited time, immersing you in a mysterious, otherworldly world of plants that is different from the daytime. Step into one of Japan's largest observation greenhouses and you'll be greeted by a lush green space decorated with light, sound, set design, and projections, where you'll see the vibrant brilliance of plants. As you explore four different zones, you can use all five senses to feel the breathing and whispering of plants, as well as the hidden communication between them. Enjoy an immersive experience that draws you into a fantastical world of light and sound, where you will discover new plant charms and a connection with nature.
Access information
■ If you are coming by train or bus
To get to the Kitayamamon Gate, get off at Kyoto City Subway Kitayama Station, exit 3. To get to the main gate, get off at Kitaoji Station, exit 3, and walk 10 minutes east. From Keihan Demachiyanagi Station, take Kyoto City Bus Route 1 or Kyoto Bus bound for Shizuhara or Ichihara, get off at the Botanical Garden-mae bus stop, and walk 5 minutes.
■ If you are coming by bicycle or motorcycle
Bicycles and motorbikes can be parked at the Main Gate, Kitayama Gate, and Kamogawa Gate. Motorbikes cannot be parked at Kitasenmon Gate. Parking lots are very crowded, so please use public transportation.
Notes
・Purchased tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded. Please check with your local ticket agency for details.
- Reserving or purchasing tickets for profit and then reselling them is prohibited.
・You may have to wait to enter from the opening time indicated on your purchased ticket.
・If you arrive outside of opening hours, you may not be able to enter.
・You can enjoy the venue for about 45 minutes after entering. There is no time limit.
・Re-entry is not permitted after admission. Refunds will not be given after admission.
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