BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Nipponderful.com - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Nipponderful.com X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://2ponderful.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Nipponderful.com REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Tokyo BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0900 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 TZNAME:JST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240308T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240407T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20191108T044816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T100141Z UID:13913-1709856000-1712534399@2ponderful.com 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\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/nijo-castle-sakura.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240315T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240506T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20220302T144042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T100749Z UID:23827-1710460800-1715039999@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Entoku-in Spring illumination DESCRIPTION:Entoku-in is a sub-temple of Kodai-ji Temple\, located along the Nene no michi street. The garden in the North Shoin\, which is said to have been transferred from the front garden of the palace of Fushimi Castle\, is illuminated to create shadows on the huge rocks\, giving the garden a stately appearance. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/entoku-in-spring.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240315T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240506T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20230121T112316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T095217Z UID:25632-1710460800-1715039999@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Kodai-ji Temple Special illumination in Spring DESCRIPTION:Kodai-ji Temple is associated with Nene\, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the spring night-time visit\, a vivid light picture is projected onto the Hojo garden. \n\n\n\nFrom mid-March to early May each year\, Kodai-ji temple‘s stages are lit up with special illumination at night.  Its beautiful gardens and weeping cherry trees create magical atmosphere. \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 : 600 yen \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 夜の高台寺 – 高台寺 (kodaiji.com) URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kodai-ji-temple-special-illumination-in-spring/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/kodaiji-spring.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240316T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240414T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20220302T140742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T100351Z UID:23822-1710547200-1713139199@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:To-ji Temple Spring Illumination DESCRIPTION:Kyoto’s landmark\, The five story pagoda at To-ji Temple is lit up with Cherry blossom. Easy access from JR Kyoto station. \n\n\n\n“Fuji-zakura” \, the weeping cherry tree\, which is over 130 years old\, and the five-storey pagoda are lit up at night\, creating a fantastic atmosphere. Many cherry trees will be lit up\, including those around the Hyouryoke Pond. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/to-ji-sakura-litup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240322T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240331T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20191108T030329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T101045Z UID:13901-1711065600-1711929599@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Gion Shirakawa Sakura Lit up DESCRIPTION:Cherry blossoms lined on the Gion Shirakawa dori\, one of the Kyoto’s iconic street\, including Tatsumi Shrine will be lit up to create a fantastic atmospere.  It will be very special to stroll along the Shirakawa river with illuminated cherry blossom\, under the moonlight. \n\n\n\n\n\nGion Shirakawa(祇園白川)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 59 Motoyoshicho\, Higashiyama Ward\, Kyoto\, 605-0087 \n\n\n\nAccess : 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo station and Sanjo station on the Keihan main line. \n\n\n\nLit-up : 18:00 to 22:00 \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/gion-shirakawa-sakura-lit-up/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/shirakawa-lit-up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240323T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240331T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20220302T145527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T095904Z UID:23831-1711152000-1711929599@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Kiyomizu-dera Spring Illumination DESCRIPTION:Visitors can enjoy spring night at Kiyomizu-dera Temple with about 1\,500 cherry trees\, including Someiyoshino cherry trees lit up. Also the great wooden stage and three-story pagoda of Kiyomizu are fantastically lit up\, and the night view of Kyoto from the stage adds color to the spring evening. \n\n\n\n\n\nKiyomizu-dera(清水寺)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 1 Kiyomizu\, Higashiyama-ku\, Kyoto-shi\, Kyoto \n\n\n\nAccess : 20-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojyo station on the Keihan main line \n\n\n\nBus : From Kyoto Station\, Kyoto city bus No.100 or 206 to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stop \n\n\n\nLit-up : Sunset to 21:30 \n\n\n\nAdmission : 400 yen \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 夜間特別拝観 | 行事 | 音清水寺 (kiyomizudera.or.jp) URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/kiyomizu-dera-spring-illumination/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kiyomizu-sakura.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240323T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240414T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20240301T113716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T114042Z UID:27908-1711152000-1713139199@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Hirano Jinja Cherry Blossom illumination DESCRIPTION:Hirano Shrine has been a famous cherry blossom viewing spot since the end of the Heian period.In addition to Somei-Yoshino\, 400 cherry trees of about 50 varieties are planted in the grounds\, where visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms for about a month every year. The cherry garden and grounds are lit up with atmospheric lanterns. \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hirano-jinja.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240324T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240407T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20230204T075619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T095601Z UID:25794-1711238400-1712534399@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Oshiro Matsuri Festivals at Koriyama Castle DESCRIPTION:Koriyama Castle’s ruins are famous for cherry blossom viewing spot.  Oshiro Matsuri festival held during the season attracts visitors with cherry blossoms\, and various events including the goldfish exhibition.Weeping cherry hanging down along the moat is very beautiful. They are lit up with lanterns at night making a magical atmosphere. \n\n\n\n\n\nKoriyama Castle(郡山城)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 2-255 Jonaicho\, Yamatokoriyama\, Nara 639-1011 \n\n\n\nAccess : 7-minute walk from Kintetsu-Koriyama station on the Kintetsu Kashihara line \n\n\n\nAdmission : Free URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/oshiro-matsuri-festivals-at-koriyama-castle/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/koriyama-castle-litup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240329T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240407T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20230204T090911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T101350Z UID:25820-1711670400-1712534399@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Shogunzuka Seiryuden Special Lit-up in Spring DESCRIPTION:Seiryuden\, a large wooden structure on the mountaintop of Higashiyama\, Kyoto offers spectacular panoramic views over the city of Kyoto below.  In spring\, visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of lit-up cherry blossom in the night. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeiryuden(青龍殿)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : 28 Zushiokukachocho\, Yamashina Ward\, Kyoto\, 607-8456 \n\n\n\nAccess : Take a taxi (5-mins about 1\,000 yen) from Keage station on the subway Tozai line \n\n\n\nBus : The Keihan bus(no.70) is in service on Saturdays\, Sundays\, national holidays\, every day in November\, and during consecutive holidays in April and May. You can take bus no.70 from Sanjo Keihan\, Shijo Kawaramachi\, Gojo Keihan\, Gojozaka\, Jingu-do\, Keage \n\n\n\nAdmission : 500 yen \n\n\n\nLit-up : 17:00 to 21:30 URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/shogunzuka-seiryuden-special-lit-up-in-spring/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/seiryu-den-cherry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240330T000000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20240407T235959 DTSTAMP:20240329T183640 CREATED:20230204T100032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T094530Z UID:25834-1711756800-1712534399@2ponderful.com SUMMARY:Tamba Sasayama Cherry Blossom Festival DESCRIPTION:Sasayama castle ruins is a famous location for cherry blossoms\, and magnificent stone wall is left.  About 1\,000 cherry trees surrounding the moat of Sasayama castle bloom In spring .  During the cherry blossom season\, there are light-ups in the evenings. Visitors can enjoy the sight of cherry blossoms with high stone walls and the outer moat. \n\n\n\n\n\nSasayama Castle Ruins\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAddress : Japan\, 〒669-2332 Hyōgo-ken\, Sasayama-shi\, Kitashinmachi\, 2-3 \n\n\n\nAccess : 17-minute bus ride from Sasayamaguchi station on the JR Fukuchiyama line to Nikai bus stop\, then 5-minute walk \n\n\n\nOfficial HP : 丹波篠山市公式観光サイト『ぐるり!丹波篠山』 | 丹波篠山さくらまつり/春の味まつり (sasayama.jp) URL:https://2ponderful.com/calendar/tamba-sasayama-cherry-blossom-festival/ CATEGORIES:Illuminations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://2ponderful.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sasayama-castle.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR