2022.01.04
“NAKED Yormoude Heian Jingu” will be held for a limited time from January 6th (Thursday) to January 16th (Sunday), 2022. The shrine at night is a fantastic space where you can sharpen your senses and face yourself. Creative company NAKED, INC. Creates a space unique to the night, which is different from ordinary worship.
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・Night special prayer
・Gagaku performance and appreciation of the shrine maiden dance “Urayasu no Mai”
・Osagari (Shinsen (rice, salt) and amulet offered to the shrine)
・Rental of special specifications of NAKED Distance Lantern®️ (specifications that change color with the same coloring as the precincts light up)
*The photo is for illustrative purposes only.
Souvenirs
・NAKED Yormoude Heian Jingu original sticker
・NAKED Yormoude Heian Jingu original glowing mask
・Yatsuhashi of Nishio Yatsuhashi
Glowing mask
(Limited sale with a ticket with a limited glowing mask or a ticket with a special prayer at night)
Available in three colors: blue, pink, and green. It glows with phosphorescence and reflects with flash photography.
NAKED Yormoude Goshuin (Limited quantity)
A limited number of red stamps created from this collaboration, which is perfect as a souvenir. For special specifications of the color mount that imaged the night.
Important Cultural Property Otenmon Illumination
The important cultural property “Otenmon”, which is the main gate of Heian Jingu Shrine, is lit up to Yormoude specifications for a limited time.
The approach to light
The path of light that appears at the shrine at night, leading to the main shrine.
NAKED Distance Lantern®
A circle of light projected by lanterns with the motifs of “Sakon-no-Sakura” and “Ukon-no-Tachibana”, while maintaining a social distance, I myself participated in the production of light.
Light up in the precincts-The sound of light-
Light and sound transform the shrine of Heian Jingu into the world of Yormoude. Interactive participatory art where the lanterns and the precincts are lit up.
NAKED Tsukubai ™
Naked infectious disease prevention art in which Kyoto flowers (Nadeshiko, Sagagiku, Dandelions) are projected on the palm of the hand along with the alcohol disinfectant solution.
Naomikan Projection Mapping -Flower Knot-
The seasonal flowers that bloom in the shrine of Heian Jingu express the transition of the year.
DANDELION PROJECT Heian Jingu
Exhibited in front of Garyu Bridge, a symbol of the scenic spot, Heian Jingu Shrine.
Taiheikaku-Corridor of Light-
The Taiheikaku is illuminated by the light of lanterns and transformed into a corridor of light. Interactive art that changes the appearance of the corridor when the NAKED Distance Lantern ® is placed in place.
| Venue: | Heian Shrine (Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture) |
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| Date: | January 6th (Thursday) to January 16th (Sunday), 2022 |
| Holding time: | 17: 30-21: 30 (last admission 20:50) |
＞NAKED Heian Jingu Official Website
※Please see the official website for ticket details.
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