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"World Heritage Site Nijo Castle Yoga" Event

At Nijo Castle, we are hosting “World Heritage Nijo Castle Yoga,” an event where you can fully enjoy nature and culture while experiencing yoga—a practice registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage—amid the crisp autumn air.

In the Cherry Blossom Garden, with its expansive, lush green lawn, even beginners can enjoy a fun yoga experience.


[Event Overview]

● Dates: Reiwa 8, October 18 （ (Sun) ） and October 25 （ (Sun) ）

October 31 （ (Sat) ） , November 15 （ Sun ） ＜ Participation on multiple days is also possible ＞

● Event Time: 11:00 a.m. ～ – 12:15 p.m. （; Registration Opens: ： 10:30 a.m. ～ ）
● Venue: Nijo Castle Sakura no Sono

● Eligibility: Elementary school students and older

* For every one participant in junior high school or older, up to two elementary school students may participate （ Preschoolers may accompany participants ）

● Capacity: 100 people per day （ If there are more applicants than available spots, a lottery will be held ）

*Only winners will be notified by mail no later than 5 days before the event date.

● Participation Fee: Junior high school students and older: 2 ，,000 yen ／ per session （ (cash only ）); elementary school students: Free

* A separate admission fee is required

*On the day of the event, please pay the participation fee ・ and admission fee at the Nijo Castle ticket office, then pick up your yoga participation pass

.

[How to Apply]

● To register, please contact “Kyoto Anytime Call” by phone, fax, or email and provide the following information: ① ～ ④

. （ * Up to 5 people may be registered per application ）

① Desired date of participation

② Full names and phonetic readings for all participants, grade （ Elementary ・ Middle school students only ）

③ Presence of preschool-aged children ・ Number of children a>
④ Representative’s ZIP code ・ Address and phone number

[Important Notes]

● Please bring your own yoga mat.

● If there is space available on a given day, we will accept walk-ins on the day of the event.

（ Same-day registration: Limited to the first 10 people. Yoga mats are available for rent for an additional 500 yen per person. ）

● Please change into your workout clothes before arriving at the castle （ There are no changing rooms. ） .

● In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, notice will be posted by 4:00 p.m. on the day before each event on

the Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle website （ https://nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp/ ） by 4:00 PM on the day before each event.

● Please participate at your own discretion, taking your physical condition into account on the day of the event.

● The organizer assumes no responsibility whatsoever

for the theft of valuables or other incidents occurring during this event, so please take care of your belongings yourself.



＜ Contact Information ＞

Kyoto City Bureau of Culture and Citizens, Former Imperial Palace Nijo Castle Office （ Phone ： 075 － 841 － 0096 ）