A street of stalls from the Meiji period, filled with delicacies from Kyoto and chic Japanese sakes. The flickering light from the bold glowing lanterns illuminates a night festival for chic adults, with mini live outdoor concerts to liven up the evening.

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Where noh, flower-arranging, and crafts intersect, based on the concept of “an evening at the court.” A nighttime art experiment unfolding at the Otenmon Gate and on the white sand.

ROHM Theatre Kyoto –
Twilight Parade

Direct your attention to “Immersive Theatre,” an experiential performance for one night only which spins a fantastical Japanesque world through creative dance. Performed by the critically acclaimed dance company DAZZLE.

Kyoto Modern Terrace –
the Rokumeikan Collection

Inspired by the ballroom dances of ladies and gentlemen. Enjoy a show where feminine images are created to symbolize the eras from Meiji to the present day by some of the top hair artists.

During the Meiji period, Japan’s crafting techniques spread worldwide, amazing audiences. Craftsmen who have inherited this spirit are gathering here from Kyoto and beyond.

The main hall of the Museum of Art is currently being refurbished with a view to reopening in the 2019 fiscal year. For one night only, an art space appears within the normally off limits attached wing.

The Night Zoo area is where a diverse range of artists give performances. This is the other-dimensional world known as Meiji.

Authentic tea ceremony held in one of the finest gardens of the Meiji era. Under the light of Japanese candles, enjoy a special evening that allows you to mingle with the great figures of the Meiji period, men like Yamagata Aritomo, Ito Hirobumi, and more.

* Reservations a must. Cost: 6,000 yen

Application page for the Legacy of Aritomo Special Tea Ceremony