⭐ LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO invites you into a dreamlike world of plants, light, and sound inside the expansive conservatory of the Kyoto Botanical Gardens. Explore four immersive zones where lush plant life merges with light, music, and projection mapping by Moment Factory, known for creating spectacular shows for USJ and major artists, transforming the space into a living canvas of glowing flowers and trees that seem to breathe with life.
Highlights
✨ Experience the conservatory transformed by light and sound art, unveiling an entirely new side of the gardens after dark
🌸 The popular event that attracted 85,000 visitors in just two months is back this year!
📸 Capture unforgettable shots at stunning photo spots designed to amaze
👨👩👧👦 A family-friendly experience that welcomes all ages and backgrounds
General Info
📅 Dates: Choose your preferred date when purchasing tickets
🕒 Opening Hours:
- October 1 - October 30: 18:00 - 21:30 (Last entry 20:30)
- October 31 - February 28 (tentative): 18:00 - 21:30 (Last entry 20:00)
- March 1 - March 31 (tentative): 18:30 - 21:30 (Last entry 20:00)
※ Open rain or shine. Dates and times may be subject to change. Please check the official website or social media for updates
⏳ Duration:
- October 1 - October 30: 45 minutes
- October 31 - March 31: 60 - 80 minutes
📍 Venue: Kyoto Botanical Gardens – Conservatory (Shimogamo Hangicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto)
⚠ Ticket prices may vary depending on demand.
🎫 Ticket prices will be revised from Tuesday, 30 September 2025. For more information, please see the FAQs.
👤 Age: All ages welcome (free for preschool children)
♿ Strollers, wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and other assistive devices are permitted
❓ Find answers to frequently asked questions here
Description
Kyoto Botanical Gardens, Japan’s oldest public botanical garden, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024 and is opening its doors at night for a limited time. The conservatory—one of the largest in Japan—takes on a mystical new life after dark. Light, sound, set design, and projections transform the greenery into a lush, glowing realm that reveals the hidden vitality of plants. Journey through four themed zones and experience the whispers, rhythms, and colors of nature illuminated at night. Relax and take it all in with your senses as you connect with the beauty of plants in an entirely new way. LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO is a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that invites you to rediscover the wonder of nature after dark. Get your ticket today!
User reviews
- 何度見ても飽きません。素晴らしい美しさです。
- 感動しました ありがとう御座いました♥
- 神秘的ですごく良かったです。
- 光と音楽の演出が素敵でした
- It was indescribable, remarkable, life changing! I’m visiting from America where turmoil abounds. This healed my weary soul and made me weep. Thank you to all who made this wonder possible!🙏
- Very beautiful, fun and all and all great experience!!
- とても綺麗でした。 植物園と光の共演、新しい世界観を感じました。
- 綺麗で本物の植物と光の融合が幻想的で天国への扉を開いたみたいでした。
- 週に2、3回ほど来ていますが、飽きません。
- Nous avons adoré !!!! C’était incroyable, magique. On m’a même prêté un fauteuil roulant pour remplacer mes béquilles .
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京都府立植物園 (Kyoto Botanical Gardens)
The Kyoto Botanical Gardens are Japan's oldest and most comprehensive public botanical garden, offering a peaceful retreat with a vast collection of plants from around the world. A major highlight is ...
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