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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden: ‘Long Autumn Nights in Koishikawa Korakuen Garden’, a fantastic feudal lord’s garden lit up to create a lively atmosphere in Edo Castle.

2024.08.12

Koishikawa Korakuen Garden will hold its second special night opening, entitled ‘Long Autumn Nights at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden’, from Friday 27 September. The park will be lit up and lanterns will be floated on Sunday 6 October only, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

Overview of 'Koishikawa Korakuen in the Long Autumn Evening'

Period: Friday, 27 September – Sunday, 6 October 2024
Hours: 18時00分~21時00分(最終入園20時00分)

*A special night-time viewing ticket is required for admission. For more information, see ‘How to enter’.

Lighting up the park

date and time: Every day during the period 18.00-21.00 hrs.
Location: various places in the park
Penglai Island
Tsukiji wall 'Kagee'.
Chinese-style gate

Engetsu Bridge projection mapping

date and time: Every day during the period 18.00-21.00 hrs.
Venue: Engetsu Bridge

The Engetsu Bridge is said to have been designed by the Ming (modern China) Confucian scholar Zhu Shunsui. It was named for its reflection in the water, which, when combined with the reflection on the water’s surface, makes it look like a full moon. Projection mapping shows the 395-year history of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden.

Projection mapping of the Engetsu Bridge

'Nigiwai at Edo Castle' traditional arts performance.

Date and time: every day during the period 18.00-21.00 hrs.
Venue: Lawn square

Enjoy traditional performing arts performances dating back to the Edo period under the theme ‘Nigiwai at Edo Castle’.

Lantern floating *Only on Sunday 6 October.

Date: 6 (Sun) 6 October, 18:00-21:00
Venue: Great Spring Water

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