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The brilliance of Kyoto shines bright — the Shimogamo Bettei lights up for the first time!

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — As Christmas approaches, cities across Japan are being adorned with dazzling festive lights. If you've grown tired of the bright city lights, why not take a soul-refreshing trip to the ancient capital of Kyoto? One of Kyoto's Important Cultural Properties, the former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Bettei, will begin lighting up from...

As Christmas approaches,Japancities across are being adorned with dazzling festive lights.If you've grown tired of the bright city lights,why not take a soul-refreshing trip to the ancient capitalKyoto?Kyoto'sformer Mitsui Family Shimogamo Bettei, one of the Important Cultural Properties, will begin lighting up from..., the first-ever nighttime illumination event was held,casting soft lights that highlight its historic architecture andJapan’straditional garden’s simple beauty—so don’t miss it if you’re visitingKyotothis season.

The “Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa,” built during the Meiji period, was recently renovated and officially reopened to the public last year. This year, it’s hosting a groundbreaking nighttime illumination event themed “The Modern Beauty of Light,” whichuses traditional Japaneseaesthetic tones to illuminate the entire villa, allowing visitors to stroll and admire the lights while experiencing the extraordinary charm of its historical structures blended with modern lighting.

The daytime art exhibition is equally captivating, featuring collaborations with10renowned artists fromJapanand China. A selection of their masterpieces will be on display,showcasing the distinct cultural aesthetics of the two countries as they have evolved from tradition to modernity,offering visitors a serene and artistic Christmas experience.The Former Mitsui Family Shimogamo Villa Illumination Event

Dates: 2017

Date: 2017
艺术品展示:9:00  17:00?(16:30is the last admission time)
Special night illumination?18:00  21:00?20:30is the last admission time)
(OnWednesdays the venue is closed; if Wednesday falls on a public holiday, the closure will be moved to the following holidayThenext)
Official website:http://www.chokyoto.com/

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