Explore Kyoto's Nighttime Autumn Foliage in 2023
by _NakaharaChuuya
Nov 15, 2024
🍁 Autumn in Kyoto offers more than just maple leaves; there's a "Light and Shadow Dreamscape" worth a special trip.
🌌【teamLab Kyoto | To-ji Temple Light and Shadow Art Exhibition】
Exhibition Venue: To-ji Temple (World Cultural Heritage Site)
🗓️ Exhibition Period: October to early December 2025, open exclusively in the evenings
🎫 Tickets are in high demand, with some dates nearing sell-out
You may have heard of teamLab many times, but this time is different.
This is not just an art museum space; for the first time, teamLab integrates modern digital art with Buddhist culture and ancient architectural structures within the 1,200-year-old To-ji Temple.
Under the shadow of the ancient pagoda, you will witness—
🌿 A glowing forest
🌊 A water surface that moves with you
🏮 Light sculptures blending reality and illusion
🪷 A "sea of lotus lanterns" that ripples with your steps
Every step is a silent interaction with the millennia-old architecture;
Every breath connects you with the interplay of light and shadow.
As you walk, the shadows move, the lights respond to you,
As if the entire temple awakens to your presence.
📸 Highly photogenic!
• Capture stunning night photos without filters
• Static photo spots and dynamic interactive light spaces
• Perfect for couples, friends, photography enthusiasts, and culture lovers to immerse themselves
💡 Tips:
✔ Arrive before dusk to capture the full transition of light and shadow
✔ Wear dark clothing for more pronounced light interactions
✔ Entry is staggered by the hour, so book in advance!
🧭 We now offer reservations for the 【Kyoto teamLab Night Tour】:
✅ Ticket booking (priority entry available)
✅ Day-to-night itinerary planning (e.g., Kiyomizu-dera, Uji, kimono experiences, and more customizable options)
✅ Kyoto city hotel transfers / Optional Osaka round-trip service
✅ Multilingual support in Japanese, Chinese, and English for a flexible and worry-free experience
👀 Planning to go with friends? We also support:
☑️ Small group customization (family, friends, or student outings)
☑️ Certain "special arrangements" for corporate groups to "relax and unwind" (you know what we mean)
📩 Want to know specific departure times, itinerary combinations, or price ranges?
Feel free to DM or leave a comment, and we'll arrange it for you—now is the best time to plan!
🎟️ While autumn in Kyoto is bustling, experiences as serene and awe-inspiring as this are rare.
Off-peak night tours, historical settings, immersive art, and stunning photos make this trip worth every penny.
Let’s discover the true Kyoto amidst the interplay of light and shadow.
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