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SUMMARY:Entoku-in Spring illumination
DESCRIPTION:Entoku-in\, a sub-temple of Kodai-ji\, is located along Nene no Michi street. The garden in the North Shoin\, believed to have been moved from the front garden of Fushimi Castle\, is beautifully illuminated. The lighting casts dramatic shadows on the large rocks\, giving the garden a grand\, stately atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntoku-in（圓徳院）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 530 Shimokawara-cho\, Kodai-ji\, Higashiyama-ku \n\n\n\nAccess : 15-minute walk from Gion-Shijo station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nBus from Kyoto station : Kyoto city Bus No. 206 to Higashiyama Yasui Bus Stop\, 5-minute walk from there. \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 22:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : Entoku-in Temple (kodaiji.com)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/entoku-in-spring-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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SUMMARY:Kodai-ji Temple Special illumination in Spring
DESCRIPTION:Kodai-ji Temple is closely associated with Nene\, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the spring nighttime viewing\, a vivid light projection illuminates the Hojo garden\, creating a stunning fusion of history and modern artistry. \n\n\n\nFrom mid-March to early May each year\, Kodai-ji Temple’s buildings and stages are specially illuminated after dark. Its beautifully landscaped gardens and graceful weeping cherry trees create a truly magical atmosphere for visitors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKodai-ji Temple（高台寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 526 Shimokawaracho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0825 \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Gion Shijo station on the Keihan main line.20-minute walk from Kawaramachi station on the Hankyu line.5-minute walk from Kyoto city bus stop Higashiyama-Yasui. \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 22:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 800 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kodai-ji-temple-special-illumination-in-spring/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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SUMMARY:To-ji Temple Spring Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Kyoto’s iconic five-story pagoda at To-ji Temple is beautifully illuminated during cherry blossom season\, just a short distance from JR Kyoto Station. \n\n\n\nThe over 130-year-old Fuji-zakura (weeping cherry tree) and the pagoda are lit up at night\, creating a magical atmosphere. Many other cherry trees\, including those around Hyouryoke Pond\, are also illuminated\, enhancing the scene. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo-ji Temple（東寺）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Kujo-cho\, Minami-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Toji station on the Kintetsu kyoto line. 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto station \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:30 to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 1000 yen \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 拝観のご案内｜東寺 – 世界遺産 真言宗総本山 教王護国寺 (toji.or.jp)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/https-2ponderful-com-calendar-to-ji-temple-spring-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260319T000000
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SUMMARY:Nijo Castle Sakura Festival
DESCRIPTION:Within Nijo Castle‘s grounds\, there are approximetaly 300 cherry trees of late blooming varieties in a cherry orchard. The special night illumination is on during the bloom. \n\n\n\nSpring at Nijo Castle\, where 300 cherry trees of about 50 varieties bloom. The castle and its buildings are fantastically lit up during the annual spring illumination\, and various events are also held. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNijo Castle（二条城）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 541 Nijojocho\, Nakagyo Ward\, Kyoto\, 604-8301 \n\n\n\nAccess : 10-minute walk from Nijo station on the JR Sanin line \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 – 22:00 (last entry time 21:00) \n\n\n\nAdmission : 2000 yen ( 1600 yen on weekdays) \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 二条城 世界遺産・元離宮二条城 (kyoto.lg.jp)
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/nijo-castle-sakura-festival/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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SUMMARY:Hirano Jinja Cherry Blossom illumination
DESCRIPTION:Hirano Shrine has been a renowned cherry blossom viewing destination since the late Heian period. The grounds feature around 400 cherry trees of approximately 50 different varieties\, including the iconic Somei-Yoshino\, allowing visitors to enjoy the blossoms for about a month each year. During the season\, the cherry garden and shrine grounds are illuminated with atmospheric lanterns\, creating a magical evening experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHirano Jinja Shrine（平野神社）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Hirano Miyamotochō\, Kita-ku\, Kyōto-shi\, Kyōto-fu 603-8322 \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Kitano-tenmangu Shrine \n\n\n\nHours : Sunset to 21:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hirano-jinja-cherry-blossom-illumination/
CATEGORIES:Illuminations
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SUMMARY:Hikone Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:At Hikone Castle\, you can enjoy the spectacular sight of around 1\,200 cherry trees in full bloom. At night\, the trees along the inner moat are illuminated\, creating a breathtaking reflection on the water. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHikone Castle（彦根城）\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1-1 Konkicho\, Hikone\, Shiga 522-0061 \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Hikone station on the JR Biwako line \n\n\n\nLit-up :  Sunset to 20:45 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free
URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/hikone-castle-cherry-blossom-festival/
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