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.

🍂 Limited Time Autumn Foliage Area 🍂
Around 200 Japanese maple trees glow in vivid autumn colors, their reflections creating a dreamlike scene on the water. At the thousand-year-old Nakaragi Shrine, light and nature come together in a mystical installation. A limited-time autumn night experience you won’t want to miss.(Best autumn foliage viewing: late November to mid-December)
🌟 Due to popular demand, the event has been extended until Saturday, December 27!
🎄 From Tuesday, December 9, Christmas decorations featuring fir trees will also be on display!

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 31 - December 27: 18:00 - 21:30 (Last entry 20:00)
• 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. If Monday falls on a national holiday, the event will be open and will close the following Tuesday.
• Year-end and New Year Schedule: this experience will be closed from Sunday, December 28 to Monday, January 5. The call center will also not be available from Sunday, December 28 to Sunday, January 4. Aside from these dates, regular opening hours will apply.

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

• October 31 – December 27: Approximately 60–80 minutes
• January 6 - March 31: Approximately 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!