A grand projection mapping event titled "ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025" will take place at Sensoji Temple in Taito-ku, Tokyo, from December 3 (Wednesday) to December 7 (Sunday), 2025.
This event will feature stunning projection mapping displays on Sensoji Temple's Hozomon Gate, Five-Story Pagoda, and the Important Cultural Property Nitenmon Gate, utilizing cutting-edge technology to showcase digital animations and majestic visuals inspired by the temple's 1,400-year history and culture.
Event Overview
Event Name: ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025
Date: December 3 (Wednesday) - December 7 (Sunday), 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Sensoji Temple (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Projection Mapping at Hozomon Gate, Five-Story Pagoda & Nitenmon Gate
Visitors can enjoy free projection mapping displays on Sensoji Temple's iconic structures, featuring digital animations and visuals inspired by the temple's rich 1,400-year history and cultural heritage.
Hours: December 3-7, 2025, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Locations:
- Sensoji Temple Hozomon Gate
- Five-Story Pagoda
- Nitenmon Gate (Important Cultural Property)
Admission: Free, no advance registration required
Details:
- Hozomon Gate and Five-Story Pagoda: 6-minute content loops with 3-minute intermissions, viewable from Nakamise Shopping Street (south side)
- Five-Story Pagoda can also be viewed from inside Denboin Garden during the evening special viewing (paid, advance registration required)
- Nitenmon Gate: 3-minute content loops, projected on the west side (facing the main hall)
Important Notes:
- Entrance restrictions may be implemented depending on crowd conditions
- The same projection content will be shown throughout the event period, so visiting during later hours is recommended to avoid crowds
- Projections will proceed even in light rain, but may be suspended or cancelled in severe weather
- Tripods, selfie sticks, and other photography equipment are prohibited. Flash photography is not permitted
- Drone use is strictly prohibited
Special Viewing of Denboin Garden & Ema Hall
Normally closed to the public, the scenic Denboin Garden and Ema Hall, which houses large votive tablets painted by historical artists such as Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Hasegawa Settan, and Itsuken (Kano) Isshin, will be open for special daytime viewing. This is the first viewing opportunity in seven years.
Dates: December 3-7, 2025
Entry Times: 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:00 PM (final entry)
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Capacity: 100 people per session (tickets close when capacity is reached)
Fee: 5,000 yen (tax included), advance registration required
- Children under elementary school age: Free
- Disability discount: 4,000 yen (tax included) for holders of physical disability certificates, Ai no Techou, therapy notebooks, mental health welfare notebooks, atomic bomb survivor health notebooks, and one accompanying person (Mirairo ID accepted)
Ticket Purchase:
- Online: JTB Experience Tickets, Ticket Pia, KKday, Lawson Ticket, Asoview!, Webket, Trip.com (coming soon), Klook (coming soon)
- Convenience stores: Seven-Eleven (P-code: 658-533), Lawson/Ministop (L-code: 33683)
- Physical locations (from early November): JTB Asakusa, JTB Ueno Marui, JTB Kitasenju Marui, JTB Passaggio Nishiarai, JTB Ario Kameari, Matsuya Asakusa
Notes:
- Photography is permitted in Denboin Garden but prohibited in Ema Hall
- Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed in Denboin Garden
- Audio guides are available via smartphone (bring your own earphones; speaker use is prohibited)
- Wi-Fi is not available; data charges apply for audio guide usage
- Late arrivals (30+ minutes) may be denied entry
- The garden has gravel paths and Ema Hall has stairs and steps; neither is barrier-free accessible
Evening Special Viewing of Denboin Garden
The scenic Denboin Garden will be illuminated and open for special evening viewing, offering a magical nighttime experience.
Dates: December 3-7, 2025
Entry Times: 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM (final entry, closes at 9:00 PM)
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Capacity: 100 people per session (tickets close when capacity is reached)
Fee: 3,000 yen (tax included), advance registration required
- Children under elementary school age: Free
- Disability discount: 2,000 yen (tax included) for eligible individuals and one accompanying person (available only through Webket)
Ticket Purchase:
- Online: JTB Experience Tickets, Ticket Pia, KKday, Lawson Ticket, Asoview!, Webket, Trip.com (coming soon), Klook (coming soon)
- Convenience stores: Seven-Eleven (P-code: 658-534), Lawson/Ministop (L-code: 33683)
- Physical locations (from early November): JTB Asakusa, JTB Ueno Marui, JTB Kitasenju Marui, JTB Passaggio Nishiarai, JTB Ario Kameari, Matsuya Asakusa
Notes:
- Photography is permitted in the garden
- Tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed
- Late arrivals (30+ minutes) may be denied entry
- The garden has gravel paths; no slope access available
Visitor Information
- Entrance restrictions may be implemented depending on crowd conditions
- Visitors may appear in photographs, videos, and media coverage
- Tripods, selfie sticks, and other photography equipment are prohibited within the venue
- Flash photography is not permitted
- Drone use is strictly prohibited
Inquiries
Asakusa Culture & Lights Executive Committee Office
Phone: 080-4463-3067 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, until December 9, 2025)
Official Website: https://www.asakusaculturelights.com/
This event is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, through the fiscal year 2025 "Subsidies for Cultural Resource Utilization Projects (Promotion of Attractive Cultural Property Utilization Nationwide)" program.
