[Nagoya City] October 10th – 17th [Nagoya Castle Autumn Special Opening NIGHT and LIGHT] Light-up and sound installation at Nagoya Castle’s “Ninomaru Garden, a Scenic Spot” at night. The show kicks off with a special live performance of shadow puppets and music. Nagoya City Press Release: October 1, 2025 October 10th – 17th [Nagoya Castle Autumn Special Opening NIGHT and LIGHT] Light-up and sound
installation at the scenic Ninomaru Garden of Nagoya Castle at night. The event kicks off with a special live performance of shadow puppets and music. Nagoya Castle, a symbol of Nagoya and a nationally designated historic site, stands out against the quiet of the night. Nagoya Castle Autumn Special Open Night and LIGHT Ninomaru Garden was built to the north of Ninomaru Palace, where successive feudal lords spent their public and private time. With an area of approximately 30,000 square meters, it is the largest castle palace garden in Japan where a feudal lord resided. At the Nagoya Castle Autumn Special Open Day “NIGHT and LIGHT,” visitors can simultaneously enjoy the garden illuminations created by a landscape artist who is also a gardener, and a sound installation by a music group.
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installation by “TaikuhJikang” resonates in response to the light, creating a garden experience unique to the night. Experience the profound charm of Nagoya Castle amid the garden’s light, shadow, and lingering sounds. LIGHTING DIRECTION: Kenjo Shu | Gardener, spatial decoration, and landscape artist. Founder of kenjolandscape and landscaping group “A Certain Place” [Message] The lush, spreading canopy of trees, the deep pond filled with carp and aquatic plants, the majestic waterfall that has entertained generations of feudal lords, and the shadow of the artificial hills floating in the dark night… We would like to illuminate Ninomaru Garden, which has been created and protected by human hands. We hope you enjoy this special night garden, which is only available this time.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47489/11/47489-11-7b603e78a3c37a7baa84640d209ca46c-3690×2460.jpg Castle Mr. Zhou SOUND DIRECTION: Taikuh Jikang [Message] Maple trees mimicking the chirps of birds. Rocks singing sonorously. Mountains lost in thought. For this sound installation, we remixed the music from “Taikuh Jikang.” We hope you enjoy the whispers of the garden’s inhabitants, brought to life by the magic of sound and light. Special Shadow Puppet and Music Live Friday, October 10th, 6:00 PM onwards Performer: Taikuu Jikan Guest: Kamei Nahoko To commemorate the start of the Ninomaru Garden illuminations, a special live performance will be held to add color to the magical night. Led by Kohei Kawamura, head of Taikuu Jikan, four musicians will perform a shadow puppet and musical performance. *No registration required, participation is free
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47489/11/47489-11-5489cdcb10854c9bec4cbac2e6d5a128-3900×2600.jpg ●Part 1 6:00 PM – Banquet on the Fictional Southern Island of “Warake Island” Performance of folk songs from “Warake Island,” a fictional southern island created by Kawamura Koheisai. The sounds of gamelan and steel pans will take you to an island somewhere else. ●Part 2 6:50 PM ~ | Shadow Play “Uranda Randa ~The one who called my name is the greatest wizard in the forest~” Kawamura Koheisai, who conducts fieldwork across Japan and continues to create shadow puppet shows inspired by the memories of each region, will be presenting a new shadow puppet show each year, based on the theme of the zodiac. This year’s theme is “Snake,” and the show will tell the story of the adventures of a young girl and a snake wizard. ~Synopsis~ The sealed “Demon of Loneliness” has gone on a rampage, and the entire world is on the verge of being forgotten. Uranda, the forest’s greatest magician, heads to the Land of Roots in search of the Phantom Stone to save the world and a girl being chased by the demon. A tale of magic and forgetting for all living beings in this universe.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47489/11/47489-11-ca9e5dc3667bc25bda5e59d22072cfef-3900×2599.jpg Airborne time Airtime time [Small Formation] Kawamura Koheisai, a rare shadow puppeteer and musician, is a one-of-a-kind band that is breaking new musical ground by reinterpreting the magical music of the South Seas, “gamelan,” in a modern context. Based on the concept of “folk songs from an imaginary island,” their performances, which combine exotic sounds with modern shadow puppetry, have garnered enthusiastic support not only in Japan but around the world. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47489/11/47489-11-d3c0e735de835fe71a7bae08940bd9e6-1080×809.jpg Kameinahoko Kameina Hoko Performs using piano, synthesizer, clarinet, soprano saxophone, and more. Not bound by musical frameworks, she is constantly exploring how sound exists in the space, and performs both domestically and internationally.
BAR October 10th (Friday) and 11th (Saturday) 5:30pm – 7:30pm ※DJ Saturday, the 11th, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM For two days only, a special “WINE BAR” will appear in the East Garden, enhancing the garden’s nighttime atmosphere. We offer a special selection of wines, primarily featuring carefully selected domestic natural wines, available only here. We will also provide snacks perfect for the bountiful autumn season, perfect for your event. On Saturday, the 11th, DJ LULLATONE will perform wonderful music.
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Event Name:Nagoya Castle Autumn Special Opening NIGHT and LIGHT Period | October 10, 2025 (Friday) to October 17, 2025 (Friday) Opening Hours | 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Gates close at 8:00 PM) Lighting Hours | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Venue | Nagoya Castle Ninomaru Garden (1-1 Honmaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya) Price | Admission to Nagoya Castle (500 yen for adults, 100 yen for city residents 65 and over, free for junior high school students and younger) required ※Admission to “NIGHT and LIGHT” is free Organizer | Nagoya City
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