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Enter a world of plants shining at night, surrounded by light and sound. The Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens, Japan's oldest public botanical garden, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024 and will be open at night for a limited time, where you will be immersed in a mysterious other world of plants that are different from those during the day. When you step into one of Japan's largest observation greenhouses, you will see lush greenery colored by light, sound, set design, and projections, and the brilliance of plants full of vitality. As you travel through four different zones, you can use all five senses to feel the breathing and whispering of plants, and the various expressions that emerge at night. Enjoy an immersive experience that will foster a new connection with nature and the charm of plants in a fantastical world of light and sound.
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Murin-an was built between 1894 and 1896 as the villa of Yamagata Aritomo, a politician of the Meiji and Taisho periods. Why not spend some quality time in the scenic garden? You can enjoy this exquisite Japanese space in private, with the utmost care given to it by Ueyakato Landscape, a long-established Kyoto landscape gardening company founded in 1858 and boasting 170 years of history. The garden is made up of three buildings: the main house, a Western-style building, and a teahouse. The garden is a masterpiece of modern Japanese gardening, designed by Ogawa Jihei VII under the instructions of the owner, Yamagata Aritomo. You can also use it as a special private space at night, when it is normally closed to the public.
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You can experience special hospitality that can only be experienced at Nijo Castle, a world heritage site. Former Imperial Villa Nijo Castle is a castle that has watched over the changes in Japanese history, including the rise and fall of the Tokugawa family. Coordinator JTB utilizes its organizational strength to be able to provide a one-stop service from proposal to production and implementation. We will help you provide more smooth and fruitful time and opportunities.
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A Noh stage built on the site of the Hana no Gosho, a special place in Kyoto. Would you like to experience the secrets of a traditional performing art that has continued for 650 years?
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