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, 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.

🚨 LIGHT CYCLES KYOTO is available until March 31st! Make sure to experience it before it ends!

🌸 Illuminations that evoke spring are currently being held around the "Nakaragi no Mori" area. Enjoy a special nighttime walk where the expressions of seasonal plants are gently brought to life through light and sound. Starting from March 20th, cherry blossom illuminations will also be held, offering a unique opportunity to experience the nighttime cherry blossoms of the botanical garden.

🌿 "THREE" Interactive Installation 🌿
"THREE" brings out holistic beauty through the power of plants, and is currently holding an interactive installation, "THE ROOM OF (IN) SCENTS," with the theme of "the vitality of plants traced through the five senses." While aligning with your momentary sensations, we will recommend scents based on "memories of the four zones" and "your current mood," and you can take home the scent of "THREE Essential Scents R," crafted with 100% natural plant essential oils, attached to a postcard. Enjoy this unforgettable experience where the beauty and fragrance of nature harmonize!

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:

• January 6 - February 28 (tentative): 18:00 - 21:30 (Last entry 20:30)
• March 1 - March 31 (tentative): 18:30 - 21:30 (Last entry 20:30)
• Closed on Mondays. *Open on Monday, March 30.

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

• January 6 – February 12: approx. 45 minutes
• February 13 – March 31 (tentative): approx. 60 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!