Candlelight: The World of Joe Hisaishi

⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Kyoto. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Joe Hisaishi at National Kyoto International Conference Center under the gentle glow of candlelight.

This is a licensed Joe Hisaishi tribute concert.

General Info
📍 Venue: National Kyoto International Conference Center 2F Room A (422 Iwakura Oosagi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001)
📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: approximately 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: you must be at least 8 years old, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
🔍 Kyoto International Conference Center Mini Architecture Tour: click here for details
♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
❓ Please consult the FAQs for this experience here
🪑 Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis within each zone
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Programme

• Summer from Kikujiro
• City at the Sea from Kiki's Delivery Service
• Main Theme from Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
• 人生のメリーゴーランド from Howl's Moving Castle
• Chihiro's Waltz from Spirited Away
• 君をのせて from Castle in the Sky
• 風の通り道 from My Neighbor Totoro
• Main Theme from Princess Mononoke
• Others

(Programme is subject to change)

Performers

• May 2, 2026
  • String Quartet - Quartet Acanthus

Seating Map