Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo, an entertainment planetarium facility in Yurakucho, will begin screening a special program titled "Immersive Planetarium Monet" starting March 3, 2026.
This program offers a unique opportunity to experience the world of Claude Monet, one of the most celebrated Impressionist painters, through an immersive planetarium experience that brings his lifetime pursuit of capturing "the transience of light" to life across the full-dome projection system. The program is supervised by Hiroo Yasui, a renowned researcher of Claude Monet's work, and explores what Monet loved, what he observed, and how he captured light on canvas throughout his life journey alongside his masterpieces.
A New Dimension of Immersive Experience: Seeing the World Through Monet's Eyes
The defining feature of "Immersive Planetarium Monet" is its unprecedented level of immersion. The program showcases Monet's most beloved works, including his renowned "Water Lilies" series and "Impression, Sunrise," enhanced with cutting-edge AI technology that extends the imagery "beyond the canvas." Monet's brushstrokes and vibrant colors fill the entire dome, liberating the world that was once confined within rectangular frames to span across walls and overhead. Visitors literally step into "the world Monet saw."
Planetaria Tokyo's DOME 1 is a specialized planetarium where projections cover from ceiling to walls. The 15-meter diameter dome creates a truly unique immersive space, with projections that envelop the entire field of vision in Monet's colors.
Visitors can enjoy the ultimate digital art experience, completely surrounded by Monet's world.
Photogenic Limited Menu Items
Limited menu items inspired by Monet's masterpieces are available for those who want to enhance their visit with visually appealing refreshments. DOME 1, where the program screens, allows visitors to bring in menu items purchased from the adjacent "Cafe Planetaria." Guests can enjoy these Monet-inspired limited menu items while immersed in the artist's world for a truly extraordinary experience.
Photography is also permitted before the main screening begins, so visitors can capture photogenic shots of their cafe menu items against the backdrop of dome projections.
Water Lily - ¥830 (tax included)
A non-alcoholic drink inspired by "Water Lilies," featuring beautiful color-changing properties from blue to purple when mixed. Garnished with pentas flowers reminiscent of lotus blossoms and accented with colorful tapioca and jelly, it offers a refreshing taste.
Monet's Pancake - ¥780 (tax included)
A special pancake inspired by the masterpiece "Woman with a Parasol," designed to be both visually delightful and delicious. The pancake features butterfly pea chocolate coating with an "edible Monet painting," filled with mixed berries and whipped cream for a satisfying finish.
Exclusive Original Products at the Shop
The adjacent "Gallery Planetaria" shop offers merchandise featuring Monet's paintings as motifs. The "Original Magnets" featuring four iconic scenes from the program are unique products that reflect the 360-degree visual experience of "Immersive Planetarium Monet."
The shop also carries cosmetics and stationery inspired by Monet's paintings.
Immersive Planetarium Monet - Event Details
Dates: March 3, 2026 to May 31, 2026
*Please check the official website for screening schedule and times.
Venue: Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo (Yurakucho) DOME1
(9F Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Admission: ¥2,800 (tax included)
Ticket Sales Start Date: Starry Members can purchase tickets from 12:00 PM 7 days before the screening date, while general visitors can purchase from 12:00 PM 5 days before the screening date. Online purchases are available until 15 minutes before the screening starts.
Official Website & Ticket Purchase:
https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/immersive_monet/?rl=260219_ptok_immersive_monet
Notes:
- This program has assigned seating, and visitors must remain in their seats during screening.
- Photography is not permitted during the main screening. Dome photography is only allowed during entry and exit.
- This program features Japanese narration. Foreign language audio guides are not available.
- This program is a visual work centered on Monet's paintings and does not include explanations about stars or space.
About the Supervisor
Hiroo Yasui
Born in 1969. After serving as curator at the Hiroshima Museum of Art Foundation and senior curator at the Iwate Museum of Art, he currently serves as senior curator at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum. His specialty is French modern art. Major exhibitions he has overseen include "Monet - The World of Water Lilies" (co-supervision, 2001), "Chardin - Master of Silence" (2012), "Redon - Secret Garden" (2018), "All Masters! - The Phillips Collection" (2018), and "1894 Visions: Redon and Toulouse-Lautrec" (2020), among others. He received the 13th Western Art Promotion Foundation Award "Academic Award" for "Redon - Secret Garden."
His major publications include "More About Monet - Life and Works," "Monet Works Collection" (Tokyo Bijutsu), "Renoir's Dogs and Cats - Animals in Impressionism" (Kodansha), "Illustrated: The World of Monet's 'Water Lilies'" (Sogensha), "The Birth of Impressionism: Departure from Chaos and Abundant Legacy" (Sogensha Art History Library), and co-authored works including "Introduction to Monet: Six Stories to Understand 'Water Lilies'" (Chichu Art Museum) and "Chichu Art Museum" (Fukutake Foundation).
About the Visual Production
HERE.
A creative company that updates all kinds of spaces around the world through visual media, designing experiences that enrich humanity.
With the mission "Enrich the world's scenery with digital spatial production," they propose unique and innovative ideas that combine real places and spaces with digital technology, designing "unknown spatial experiences" that can share comfort beyond words and generations through solid technical skills by digital artists.
Representative works include "Aichi Prefectural Children's General Center Play Lab Projection Mapping," music video "Bells of New Life / KEN ISHII," "Tokyo Prince Hotel 'REBORN 2017' Projection Mapping," and "NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen Stage Visuals."
At Konica Minolta Planetarium, the venue for this event, they have been in charge of visual production for numerous projects including the live event "LIVE in the DARK," where starry skies and music resonate, and the planetarium work "Songs for the Planetarium." Official website: https://here-we-are.jp/
About Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo (Yurakucho)
Name: Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo
Location: 9F Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Regular Holidays: None (closed during program changeover periods)
Business Hours: Weekdays 10:30 AM to 9:15 PM / Weekends and Holidays 10:00 AM to 9:45 PM
Official Website: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/planetariatokyo/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konicaminolta_planetarium/
