in"Ye Feng Raiders"The article mentioned the Japanese "Night Lights (ライトアップ)" event, coupled with the cherry blossom and maple viewing activities, can bring a lot of fun and visual enjoyment to the somewhat monotonous Kyoto trip.In the special exhibition of fantasy goldfish, lighting on cherry blossoms, maple leaves and buildings at night can bring a visual feast. What if it is shining on creatures?This does not refer to the crowds of tourists, but the night light-up exhibition of Nijo Castle "Kyoto·Goldfish No Dance" introduced next.
Kyoto Nijo Castle's 20th Anniversary Exhibition Event
The "Kyoto·Goldfish Dance" exhibition is a commemorative exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nijo Castle's World Heritage registration. Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than a thousand years. Currently, its architectural and cultural properties are registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 17 items, including: Kinkakuji Temple, Toji Temple, Ujikami Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Daigo Temple, Takayama Temple, Ninwa Temple, Tenryuji Temple, Ginkakuji Temple, Ryuanji Temple, Nishihonganji Temple, Enryaku Temple, Saifang Temple, Byodo-in Temple, Kamigamo Shrine, Shimogamo Shrine and Nijo Castle.
▲ Go to the gate of Nijo Castle in the drizzle. The activity starts at XNUMX o'clock and the ticket booth is in the city.
▲ Lighting on the wet ground is actually quite flavorful, making people forget the boring drizzle.
▲ The ticket booth is inside the city gate. You have to buy a ticket before you go to the line. The staff will remind you.
▲ The general admission fee for adults is 1,500 yen. Most of the visitors are Japanese, and there are many couples.
Visiting experience of "Kyoto·Goldfish no Dance" event
Even people like us who only know how to join in for cherry blossom and maple viewing, I believe they are quite familiar with these World Heritage Sites, because these places are also famous places for cherry blossom and maple viewing at the same time!I have visited Nijo Castle several times for the purpose of admiring the autumn leaves and cherry blossoms. This time I came for a special lighting exhibition. After all, the general night lighting activities are usually accompanied by static plants and buildings. The protagonist of the match is a lively goldfish. The swimming goldfish with flowing lights is another experience.
For this goldfish exhibition organized by Hidetomo Kimura, Aya Ueto was hired as the ambassador for the event. It can be said that Hidetomo Kimura, the only aquarist artist in the world, has held this kind of aquatic art exhibitions all over Japan since 2007. In 2013 It was exhibited in Tokyo and in Osaka in the first half of 2014. This time I came to Kyoto during the red leaves season. It was also accompanied by Nijo Castle’s World Heritage Registration Anniversary. It not only brought well-known works from the past on display, but was also designed according to the characteristics of Kyoto. There will be regular live performances in the XNUMXth period of "XNUMX hou no dance" and "Oiran no dance".
▲ This is the first exhibition after entering the venue. With the changing background of the four seasons, it brings out the goldfish swimming in the front.
▲ The beautiful scenery of Kyoto that changes in the four seasons is the most suitable opening for the exhibition.
▲ The opening of the Four Seasons Scrolls exhibition is open air. Everyone forgets the bitterness of the drizzle, and queues slowly forward for a closer appreciation.
▲ After the outdoor dynamic performance of the Four Seasons Scroll, there is an indoor static kimono exhibition and an introduction to the event.
▲ After leaving the indoor kimono exhibition, on the way to the main exhibition hall, colorful little goldfish light boxes began to be arranged on the ground.
▲ Various types of goldfish bowls have been arranged around the main exhibition hall, and there are quite a variety of goldfish species.
▲ This is the first large-scale goldfish decoration exhibit, a huge round goldfish bowl, which opened with great momentum.
▲ Oiran is the most popular. It is really because everyone is vying to witness and worship!
▲ There will be live performances on the whole hour of the event. Unfortunately, the performances were terminated because of the rain that day. After all, the makeup will be messed up.
▲ The imposing oiran, you can really feel the powerful aura in the scene!
▲ The small goldfish bowl surrounded by stars Gongyue really brings out the aura of the oiran.
▲ Around the Oiran’s home court, there are characteristic fish tanks with various shapes, which will definitely make you stay for a long time.
▲ There is a billboard next to it to introduce various exhibits. If you understand Japanese, I believe it will be more fun to appreciate.
▲ The static kimono background and the swimming goldfish are also quite artistic.
▲ After walking out of the exhibition, it is "Night Festival BAR". You can order a drink and drink there. There is a souvenir shop next to it.
▲ In front of <Night Festival BAR> is <お茶席>, but it was raining, so I didn't stop much.
▲ It is inevitable to buy a few postcards as a souvenir.
Introduction of Hidetomo Kimura's works
Friends who are interested in Hidetomo Kimura’s past exhibitions can also enter the ART AQUARIUM website (http://h-i-d.co.jp/art/), look at the introductions and pictures of past exhibitions.Next, let’s use photos to guide everyone and take a look at this special aquarium exhibition together!
アートアクアリウム城～kyoto・goldfish dance～
Venue: Nijo Castle of Genrigu (Ninomaru Palace Atrium, Front Court of Taisho, Taisho)
開催期間：2014年10月24日～12月14日 17:00～22:00 ※最終入場 21:30
Admission fee: 1,500 yen/adult, 1,000 yen/child (below elementary school), free for children under 3
◎ Yuanligu Nijo Castle Erno Maru Palace
– Tel: 050-5542-8600
– Address: 541 Nijo Castle Town, Nijo-dori, Nijo-dori, Nakagyo District, Kyoto City
– Website: http://www.city.kyoto.jp/bunshi/nijojo/
