2023.10.26
From November 22 (Wed) to December 3 (Sun), 2023, an autumn foliage lighting event will be held at Shinjuku Gyoen. Following the cherry blossom event this spring, Shinjuku Gyoen and Naked will collaborate again this fall for the autumn foliage event. Shinjuku Gyoen, one of Tokyo’s most famous gardens, is one of the few places in the city where visitors can enjoy the autumn leaves. The 200-meter-long rows of plane trees, the best maple tree spot in the city, Momijiyama, and the “Middle Pond,” with its spectacular reflection in the pond, will offer a world where the autumn leaves of Shinjuku Gyoen and Naked’s art and food are fused together.
This dynamic light-up area complements the vast avenue of tree-lined avenues lined with plane trees, each approximately 200 meters long. The beauty of the golden-red plane trees is enveloped on a breathtaking scale by the moving light effects.
The beauty of Tokyo’s best-known spot for maple trees is illuminated by a light display that evokes the image of blue maples turning red in stages. The laser lights with fine dancing light particles represent fluttering maple trees.
The trees surrounding the pond in the middle of the park and the projection mapping and lighting by Naked reflect beautifully on the surface of the water.
A food and beverage area where you can enjoy Japanese autumnal food and drinks. There will be a variety of food and drink booths where you can enjoy the taste of autumn, including vegan sweets & drinks served by the “TREE by NAKED” kitchen car.
The artistic lanterns developed by Naked were very popular at the spring event. Visitors with lanterns in hand can become a part of the light art themselves as the various lights projected on the ground brightly illuminate the event site.
| Holding period: | Wednesday, November 22, 2023 – Sunday, December 3, 2023 *Open all year round (rain or shine, may be cancelled in case of inclement weather) |
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| Opening Hours: | 18:00-22:00 (last admission 21:00, food and drink LO 21:30, gate closes 22:00) *Please come from Shinjuku Gate through the walking path to Okido Gate. After the waiting line is cleared, the Okido Gate will be opened. |
| Ticket: | Monday, October 23, 10:00 – Sales start |
Precautions
・No alcohol may be brought into the park and no smoking is allowed in the park.
・Pets are not allowed. However, assistance dogs are allowed.
・The last admission for this event is at 21:00 and the gate closes at 22:00. Please allow plenty of time for the event, as the park is large.
・The park will be closed on Monday, November 27, but will be lit up at night.
・Other precautions will be taken in accordance with the Shinjuku Gyoen management. For details, please visit the official website of Shinjuku Gyoen.
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