The "Nijo-jo Castle In Depth: SNS Posting Campaign" is now available! You may win luxurious prizes and obtain the limited-edition "Castle Visit Commemoration Cards" through the official ANA app, "ANA GranWhale". Enjoy virtual audio tours of Nijo-jo Castle guided by historian Dr. Michifumi Isoda!

Nijo-jo Castle In Depth:
SNS Posting Campaign

Win a luxurious prize!

Grand Prize 1 winner

Within walking distance of the Nijo-jo Castle!
One-night stay for two people at an entire traditional Japanese townhouse

Nijo-jo Castle Prize 10 winners

Two tickets to the Nijo-jo Castle
(Included admission fee for the Nijo-jo Castle and the Ninomaru-goten Palace)

Special Prize 20 winners

Latest book signed by Dr. Michifumi Isoda
"Conversations with Michifumi Isoda about Japanese History"

Participation Award for every entrants

Exclusive item from "ANA GranWhale"
Nijo-jo Castle T-shirt/White

Grand Prize 1 winner
One-night stay for two people at an entire traditional Japanese townhouse

One-night stay in MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN KYOTO for two people, specifically at either "Sumire-an" or " Akane-an" machiya house.
Located within walking distance of the Nijo-jo Castle, these machiya houses offer a one-of-a-kind lodging experience in entire traditional Japanese townhouses nestled in Kyoto's iconic stone-paved alleys.
Validity period: One-night stay during April 1 - August 31, 2024

For more information about MACHIYA RESIDENCE INN KYOTO, please click here
Meals are not included.
Availability of the preferred facility may be subject to the vacancy on the desired date.
Each winner will be given further instructions on the reservation process.
In order to proceed with the reservation, the winners' personal information will be provided to AJ Interbridge.
The winners' personal information will be handled in accordance with the AJ Interbridge Privacy Policy.

Nijo-jo Castle Prize 10 winners
Two tickets to the Nijo-jo Castle

The tickets already include admission fees for both the Nijo-jo Castle and the Ninomaru-goten Palace for two people.
Ticket Validity: Until June 30, 2024

The voucher for two tickets will be sent to each winner by mail. Winners can exchange the voucher for tickets at the ticket counter of the Nijo-jo Castle.
Shipping is limited to addresses within Japan.
Please use the tickets within the expiration date.
The tickets are not valid for events such as night illumination.
No refunds are allowed.

Special Prize 20 winners
Book signed by Dr. Michifumi Isoda
"Conversations with Michifumi Isoda about Japanese History"

We will be giving away the latest book written and personally signed by Dr. Michihiro Isoda, the world's top historian specializing in Japanese history.
In this book, Dr. Isoda invites experts from various fields to talk about the history from all angles. It's a historical discussion that any history enthusiast would want to be a part of. Get ready for a continuous stream of eye-opening revelations.

The prize will be sent to the winners by mail. Shipping is limited to addresses within Japan.

Participation Award for every entrants!
"Nijo-jo Castle T-shirt/White", the exclusive item from "ANA GranWhale"

We will be giving away digital items that can be used in the virtual travel app "ANA GranWhale" to all entrants.
Dress up your avatar with the limited-edition T-shirt specifically for contest entrants and immerse yourself in the virtual travel experience.

Each entrant is eligible to receive only one gift, regardless of the number of entries.
Membership registration with ANA GranWhale is required.

This campaign has been closed.

Contest Details

Contest Summary

Go on the V-TRIPs to "Nijo-jo Castle - Garden Edition -" and "Nijo-jo Castle - Palace Edition -" in the ANA's official virtual travel app, "ANA GranWhale". Capture any spots or scenes that you find it unique. Post them on your own social media accounts with the designated hashtag. Both photos and videos are accepted for submission.
After posting, tap on the "Entry for SNS Posting Campaign" at the bottom of this page and fill in the necessary information on the application form to participate.
The winners will be selected at random. Prizes such as one-night stay for two people at a traditional Japanese townhouse near the Nijo-jo Castle will be given away.
You can submit multiple entries during the contest period. We look forward to receiving your photos and videos of "Nijo-jo Castle in Depth"!

Contest Period

Submission period: February 16, 2024 (Fri) 16:00 - March 4, 2024 (Mon) 12:00 (JST)

*The promotion event of V-TRIPs to the Nijo-jo Castle in ANA GranWhale will be available from the end of maintenance on February 16th until the start of maintenance on March 1st (JST 09:59). The event will no longer be available after the maintenance.

*Submissions to social media and the application form will be accepted until 12:00 (JST) on March 4th (Monday).

How to participate

Step1

Go on the V-TRIPs "Nijo-jo Castle - Garden Edition-" and "Nijo-jo Castle - Palace Edition-" on "ANA GranWhale" and capture any spots or scenes that you find it unique!
- Take a photo of your avatar in front of the photo challenge spots or your favorite background in the corresponding V-TRIPs.
- You can change the avatar's poses by tapping the emote (human-shaped) icon during the photo shoot.
- If you can't take a good photo with the in-app camera, a screenshot is also acceptable.
- Posting a video is also acceptable.
How to take photos
Step2

Share the photo on your own social media account using the hashtag "#NijojoCastleInDepthGiveaway".

Don't forget to include the hashtag "#NijojoCastleInDepthGiveaway" in your post.
Please read the following instructions carefully before participating in the giveaway.

You can share the photo on social media within the "ANA GranWhale" app using the following methods :
- Tap the share button and choose the social media platform you want to share on, then post the photo.
- Tap the download button to save the photo to your device, then select the photo and post it on social media.
- Tap "Save to Album" to save the photo in the "Album" of AGW MEETS Note. After completing the V-TRIP, you can select the photo from the album and share it on social media.
Step3

After posting, tap on the button below to enter the contest!

Once you have posted, complete your entry by submitting the following application form.
You can submit multiple times during the contest period. However, please note that entries with the same post will be considered invalid.
If you discover something new and unique, please post it and submit the application!

Please prepare the following information for the application:
- Your AGW GranWhale ID（Find your ID here）
- The username of the social media platform where you posted
- The URL of your post
  (You can find the link from the Share button for major social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.)
*Please read the following terms and conditions carefully before participating in the contest.

This campaign has been closed.

Terms & Conditions

Social Sharing

Post only photos and videos that you have taken.
When posting images taken on "ANA GranWhale," make sure to include your own avatar in the shot. Group photos are also acceptable as long as your avatar is included.
Posts that are set to private or without the designated hashtag will be considered invalid. Additionally, posts shared by temporary accounts (created for the purpose of applying and discarded after the contest), and post shared as stories will be deemed invalid.
If the designated hashtag is not used, the post cannot be viewed, or the photos or videos are not related to Nijo-jo Castle, those entries will not be eligible for selection.
Additionally, posts will be deemed invalid if we determine that a post violates public order and morals, is used for advertising purposes, or infringes upon the rights of other companies or individuals.
Entrants are solely responsible for their posts. Please be careful not to infringe on copyright, public order and morals, and the privacy of yourself and others. We will not be held responsible for any damages incurred by you or third parties due to your posts.
For detailed information on image sharing, please refer to the "Guidelines for ANA GranWhale Content Posting and Streaming."
Images and video posted may be used for our company's public relations and promotional activities, including the promotion of this campaign.
We reserve the right to modify or cancel the contest at our discretion, without prior notice.
This contest is not affiliated with any social media platforms.

Application and Personal Information Processing Policy

Please note that entries without submission through the application form will not be eligible for the selection.
If the GranWhale ID for ANA GranWhale is not entered correctly, it will be impossible to distribute the participation award.
The prizes will be directly sent to the winners, and the results will not be announced separately.
The winner will be notified around mid-March 2024.
Please understand that we are unable to respond to inquiries regarding the winner selection result.
We will confirm the shipping address when contacting the winners. However, please note that if we are unable to deliver a prize due to the following reasons, such as the winner's address being unknown or failure to reach the winner, the winner's prize will be forfeited.
Prizes cannot be transferred or resold to anyone other than the winner. Additionally, we cannot accommodate any exchanges, refunds, or cash redemptions.
The personal information of entrants will be securely held and used solely for the purposes of conducting, operating, and promoting the campaign. This includes communication related to the campaign, prize delivery, management of entries, and publication of entries. Additionally, the information may be utilized to generate non-identifiable statistical data. All personal information will be handled and dealt with in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, such as the Act on the Protection of Personal Information. The collected personal information will not be used for any other purposes.
Entrants' personal information will not be disclosed to third parties without entrants' consent, except in cases where it is necessary to introduce the entries, or entrust business operations to subcontractors for the implementation, operation, and promotion of the campaign, or as otherwise required by law.
Participants' personal information will be promptly deleted upon the conclusion of the campaign.
For detailed information about the processing of personal information, we will adhere to the ANA NEO Privacy Policy.

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