Kyoto Botanical Garden: LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO

⭐ 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, 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
📸 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:

Sep 9 – Sep 30: 6:30 PM–9:30 PM (last entry 8:30 PM)
Oct 1 – Feb 28 (planned): 6:00 PM–9:30 PM (last entry 8:30 PM)
Mar 1 – Mar 31 (planned): 6:30 PM–9:30 PM (last entry 8:30 PM)

※ Open rain or shine. Dates and times may be subject to change. Please check the official website or social media for updates
⏳ Duration: approx. 45 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!

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About the venue

京都府立植物園：大芝生地

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 ...

Getting there

Kyoto Botanic Gardens

京都市左京区下鴨半木町, 606-0823

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Adult

Each ticket includes admission for one adult.

Child (elementary & middle school)

One child admission is included per ticket. Preschool children are admitted free of charge.

Student (high school and above)

Each ticket includes admission for one person. Please bring your student ID. Eligible: High school, technical college, vocational school, junior college, university, and vocational training school students, as well as graduate students.

Disabled (with valid proof)

Each ticket includes admission for one adult. Tickets can be purchased by individuals with a disability certificate, along with one accompanying person. One ticket is required per person for entry. Please enter together with your accompanying person, as the certificate will be verified at the entrance. While there are no specific child tickets, if a child holds a disability certificate, one accompanying adult may purchase a ticket for them.

Group (3 or more)

Available for groups of 3 or more people. (applicable for adults only) Each ticket includes admission for one person. Please select the number of tickets equal to the number of participants.