Colorful images illuminate Nijo Castle gate in Kyoto

Colorful images are projected onto the Karamon Gate of Nijo Castle, a World Heritage site, in Kyoto, western Japan, during a press preview on March 19, 2015, before opening to the public from March 20 through April 12. Admission is free for visitors dressed in Japanese kimono, or otherwise 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary to high school students. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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