“ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025,” produced by Ikki, will be held at Sensoji Temple. For the first time in Sensoji Temple’s history, projection mapping will be used on the Hozomon Gate, Five-Story Pagoda, and Nitenmon Gate. Visitors will also be able to view the scenic Denpoin Temple Garden and Emadō Hall for the first time in seven years.
HITOHATA, INC. Press release: October 3, 2025 “ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025,” produced by Ikki, will be held at Sensoji Temple. For the first time in Sensoji Temple’s history, projection mapping will be used on the Hozomon Gate, Five-Story Pagoda, and Nitenmon Gate. Visitors will also be able to view the scenic Denpoin Temple Garden and Ema Hall for the first time in seven years. In addition to a projection mapping show featuring the 1,400-year history and culture of Sensoji Temple, there will be a special viewing of the scenic Denpoin Garden and the large ema (votive plaque) within the Sensoji Temple grounds, which are normally closed to the public, for the first time in seven years, as well as a special nighttime viewing of the illuminated Denpoin Garden. “ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS” produced by IKKI Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Takeaki Higashiyama) “Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025” will be held at Sensoji Temple (Taito Ward, Tokyo) from Wednesday, December 3rd to Sunday, December 7th, 2025. (Organizer: Asakusa Culture & Lights Executive Committee) This event will utilize cutting-edge technology to project magnificent projection mapping images depicting the temple’s 1,400-year history and culture onto Sensoji Temple’s Hozomon Gate, Five-Story Pagoda, and Nitenmon Gate, an Important Cultural Property. Viewing the projection mapping is free and no prior registration is required. In conjunction with the projection mapping, special daytime viewing will be available, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic Denpoin Garden, a normally closed site within the Sensoji Temple grounds, as well as the Ema Hall, which houses large votive plaques painted by historical artists such as Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Hasegawa Settan, and Itsumi (Kano) Kazunobu. Also available at night will be special nighttime viewing, allowing visitors to enjoy the Denpoin Garden bathed in a mystical light. (Paid event, advance registration required) Enjoy the first-ever spectacular projection mapping event at Sensoji Temple, as well as a special experience of the scenic Denpoin Garden and Ema Hall, which will be available for viewing for the first time in seven years. *Admission may be restricted depending on the venue’s congestion. Thank you for your understanding. *You can view the same projection mapping images regardless of the time of day you visit. As it is expected to be very crowded immediately after the event begins, we recommend arriving as late as possible. *This event is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ FY2025 “Cultural Resource Utilization Project Subsidy (Project to Promote the Use of Attractive Cultural Properties Nationwide).” [ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 Official Website] https://www.asakusaculturelights.com/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/374/46440-374-6c828fbf788c8f3210da0aea207c53a6-1920×1920.jpg ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 (Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025) • Event overview [Event Name] ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 [Event Period] Wednesday, December 3rd – Sunday, December 7th, 2025 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM [Venue] Sensoji Temple (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo) [Contents, Fees, etc.] ＜1. Projection Mapping on Sensoji Temple’s Hozomon Gate, Five-Story Pagoda, and Nitenmon Gate (Important Cultural Property)＞ Splendid projection mapping images featuring cutting-edge digital animation and motifs of Sensoji Temple’s 1,400-year history and culture will be projected onto Sensoji Temple’s Hozomon Gate, Five-Story Pagoda, and Nitenmon Gate (Important Cultural Property). Event time: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – Sunday, December 7, 2025 17:30-21:30 Location: Sensoji Temple Hozomon, five-storied pagoda, important cultural property Nitenmon Gate Fee: Free to view, no prior registration required *The projection mapping at Hozomon Gate and the Five-Story Pagoda will be approximately six minutes of content, projected continuously with a three-minute intermission. *The projection mapping of the Hozomon Gate and the five-story pagoda is projected onto the Nakamise-dori street side (south side) and can be viewed from Nakamise-dori. *The projection mapping of the five-story pagoda can also be viewed from within the Denpoin Temple Gardens, a scenic spot, during the special nighttime viewing (fee required, advance registration required). *The projection mapping at Nitenmon Gate will project approximately 3 minutes of content continuously onto the main hall side (west side). *Admission may be restricted depending on the venue’s congestion. Thank you for your understanding. *The same projection mapping images will be available regardless of the time of day you visit. We expect the venue to be extremely crowded immediately after the event begins, so we recommend arriving as late as possible. *Projections will continue even in the rain, but may be temporarily suspended or canceled in the event of severe weather. *Tripods, selfie sticks, and other auxiliary equipment are prohibited within the venue. Staff may issue a warning if observed. Please also refrain from using flash photography. *The use of drones is prohibited.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/374/46440-374-2ea8fb9535466ef3d78cba107bd6e3e5-1920×1080.jpg ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 (Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025) Sensoji Temple Hozomon/Five-storied Pagoda/Important Cultural Property Nitenmon Projection Mapping ＜2. Special Visit to Sensoji Temple’s Scenic Spot, Denpoin Garden/Ema Hall＞ This special daytime tour allows you to enjoy the Denpoin Garden, a scenic spot within the Sensoji Temple grounds that is normally closed to the public, and the Ema Hall, which houses large votive plaques painted by historical artists such as Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Hasegawa Settan, and Itsumi (Kano) Kazunobu. (Paid, advance application required) Event period: December 3rd (Wednesday) to December 7th (Sunday), 2025 Special viewing schedule (admission time): 9:00~, 9:30~, 10:00~, 10:30~, 11:00~, 11:30~, 12:00~, 12:30~, 13:00~, 13:30~, 14:00~, 14:30~, 15:00~ (last) Estimated time required: Approximately 1 hour Capacity: 100 people per session *Registration will close once capacity is reached. Fee: 5,000 yen (tax included) – Advance registration required *Free for preschool children (tickets required for elementary school students and above) *Discount for persons with disabilities: ¥4,000 (tax included) – Advance application required (Available for those with a Physical Disability Certificate, Love Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Certificate, and one accompanying person (Mirairo ID can also be used). Discount tickets for persons with disabilities can only be purchased through JTB Experience, Play, and Leisure Ticket Reservations or Webket.) *Tickets cannot be refunded or changed for personal reasons after purchase. *Refunds will not be available once the event has taken place, even in the event of a natural disaster or related transportation issues. *As a special bonus, you will receive an admission ticket to the “Berabou Edo Taito Taiga Drama Museum” (approximately a 2-minute walk from the venue) at reception. Purchase tickets: (WEB ticket sales) JTB Experience, Play, and Leisure Ticket
Reservations https://www.jtb.co.jp/leisure/products/e_products.aspx?products=E1031280 Ticket Pia https://w.pia.jp/t/culture-lights/ KKday
https://www.kkday.com/product/533778?cid=22934&ud1=officialsite Lawson ticket https://l-tike.com/order/?gLcode=33683 Aso view! https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/LpCJgEOtsB Webket
https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=52828&ac=9000 Trip.com *Sales will begin at a later date Klook *Sales will begin at a later date *System usage fees may apply. *Online sales are available up until 30 minutes before the event on the day of purchase. (In-store ticket sales) Seven-Eleven storefront multi-copy machine (P-code: 658-533) Loppi machines inside Lawson and Ministop stores (L-code: 33683) *Ticketing fees may apply. (Ticket sales at the counter) *Tickets will be on sale from early November JTB Asakusa Store (1-4-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Omori Building, 1st floor; Business hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Sundays and holidays); Closed Wednesdays) JTB Ueno Marui Store (6-15-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Ueno Marui, 3rd floor; Business hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) JTB Kitasenju Marui Store (6th floor, Kitasenju Marui, 3-92 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo; Business hours: 10:00-19:00) JTB Passaggio Nishiarai Store (1st floor, PASSAGGIO, 1-17-1 Nishiarai Sakaemachi, Adachi-ku, Tokyo; Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (weekdays), 10:00-17:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)) JTB Kameari Ario Store (2nd floor, Ario Kameari, 3-49-3 Kameari, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo; Business hours: 10:00-19:00) Matsuya Asakusa (1-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo; Business hours:
10:00-19:00) Request for Participation in Special Visits to Sensoji Temple’s Scenic Spot, Denpoin Garden/Emadou Hall: *Photography is permitted in Denpoin Garden, but photography is prohibited in Emadou Hall. Accessory equipment such as tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted in Denpoin Garden. *For the special visit to Emadou Hall, you can enjoy an audio guide on your smartphone. Please be sure to bring headphones when using the audio guide. Please refrain from using the speaker function of the audio guide as it may disturb other visitors. *There is no Wi-Fi at the venue. Using the audio guide will incur additional data charges (at the customer’s expense). *Audio guide equipment, smartphone chargers, etc. are not available for rental at the venue. *If you are more than 30 minutes late for your entrance time, you may not be allowed entry. *Due to congestion around the venue, it is expected that it will take some time to get to the entrance. Please allow yourself plenty of time. *The Denpoin Temple Garden is covered in gravel, and the Ema Hall has many stairs and steps, so it is not barrier-free. Please note that there are no ramps.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/374/46440-374-80daacfec38ba9e7664989d5f3ae0ec1-2120×1192.jpg ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 (Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025) Sensoji Temple, Scenic Spot: Denpoin Garden/Ema Hall Special viewing This special nighttime viewing allows you to enjoy the scenic Denpoin Gardens, illuminated in a mystical light. (Fee applies, advance registration required) Event period: Wednesday, December 3rd – Sunday, December 7th, 2025 Special nighttime viewing schedule (admission times): 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM (last visit, closes at 9:00 PM) Estimated duration:
Approximately 30 minutes Capacity: 100 people per session.
*Registration will close once capacity is reached. Price: 3,000 yen (tax included) – Advance registration required *Free for preschool children (tickets required for elementary school students and above) *Discount for persons with disabilities: 2,000 yen (tax included) – Advance application required (Available to those with a Physical Disability Certificate, Love Certificate, Rehabilitation Certificate, Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Certificate, and one accompanying person (“Mirairo ID” can also be used). Discount tickets for persons with disabilities can only be purchased through Webket.) *Tickets cannot be refunded or changed for personal reasons after purchase. *Refunds will not be available once the event has taken place, even in the event of a natural disaster or related transportation issues. Purchase tickets: (Online ticket sales) JTB Experience, Play, and Leisure Ticket
Reservations https://www.jtb.co.jp/leisure/products/e_products.aspx?products=E1031281 Ticket Pia https://w.pia.jp/t/culture-lights/ KKday
https://www.kkday.com/product/533778?cid=22934&ud1=officialsite Lawson ticket https://l-tike.com/order/?gLcode=33683 Aso view! https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/LpCJgEOtsB Webket
https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=52828&ac=9000 Trip.com *Sales will begin at a later date Klook *Sales will begin at a later date *System usage fees may apply. *Online sales are available up until 30 minutes before the event on the day of purchase. (In-store ticket sales) Seven-Eleven storefront multi-copy machine (P-code: 658-534) Loppi machines inside Lawson and Ministop stores (L-code: 33683) *Ticketing fees may apply. (Ticket sales at the counter) *Tickets will be on sale from early November JTB Asakusa Store (1-4-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Omori Building, 1st floor; Business hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM on Sundays and holidays); Closed Wednesdays) JTB Ueno Marui Store (6-15-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Ueno Marui, 3rd floor; Business hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) JTB Kitasenju Marui Store (6th floor, Kitasenju Marui, 3-92 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo; Business hours: 10:00-19:00) JTB Passaggio Nishiarai Store (1st floor, PASSAGGIO, 1-17-1 Nishiarai Sakaemachi, Adachi-ku, Tokyo; Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (weekdays), 10:00-17:00 (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)) JTB Kameari Ario Store (2nd floor, Ario Kameari, 3-49-3 Kameari, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo; Business hours: 10:00-19:00) Matsuya Asakusa (1-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo; Business hours:
10:00-19:00) Request for Participation in the Special Nighttime Visit to Sensoji Temple’s Scenic Spot, Denpoin Garden: *Photography is permitted in Denpoin Garden. However, auxiliary equipment such as tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted. *If you are more than 30 minutes late for your entrance time, you may not be allowed entry. *Due to congestion around the venue, it is expected that it will take some time to get to the entrance. Please allow yourself plenty of time. *The Denpoin Temple Gardens are covered in gravel, and there are no ramps. We ask for your understanding.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/374/46440-374-2730d76963414f1aa08fc95a7c40f12e-3900×2193.jpg ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 (Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025) Sensoji Temple, Scenic Spot, Denpoin Garden Special night viewing [Request to visitors] ・Admission may be restricted depending on the venue’s congestion. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ・It may be reflected in staff photo shooting, video editing, and media interviews. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ・Auxiliary equipment such as tripods and selfie sticks cannot be used inside the venue. If we see you using it, our staff may warn you. Please also refrain from using flash photography. ・Use of drones is prohibited. [Inquiry] Asakusa Culture & Rights Executive Committee Secretariat Phone: 080-4463-3067 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00, until Tuesday, December 9, 2025) [Sponsor] Asakusa Culture & Rights Executive Committee [Planning and production] Ichihata Co., Ltd. [Special cooperation] JTB Co., Ltd., TV Aichi Co., Ltd. *This event is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ FY2020 “Cultural Resource Utilization Project Subsidy (Projects to Promote the Utilization of Attractive Cultural Properties Across the Nation)”. [ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025 (Asakusa Culture & Lights 2025) Official Website]
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46440/374/46440-374-4c103bde8f2787e513dbf49e6a1a34f9-1007×858.jpg Since its establishment in 2019 as a digital creative company that provides digital content that combines art and technology, Ichihata has produced and directed more than 80 events and projects in Japan and overseas, including projection mapping and immersive art museums, based in Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Milan. “National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Tower Projection Mapping”, “Ukiyo-e Exhibition that Comes to Life”, “Macau Science Center Projection Mapping” and other
top-of-the-line projection mapping and immersive art museums, immersive shows that combine traditional performing arts such as Noh, Kabuki, and Japanese dance with holographic screens and projection images, and interactive experiences that combine flower arranging, Japanese cuisine, and traditional architecture such as old folk houses and Japanese restaurants. We continue to challenge the DX (digital transformation) of cultural tourism by making use of cutting-edge digital technology, local cultural tourism resources, and traditional Japanese culture, such as digital installations and immersive dinners, dynamically moving 3DCG animations of folding screen paintings and colored woodblock prints, and VR/AR/metaverse that reproduce cultural assets in virtual space. 【会社名】 株式会社一旗（英文表記 HITOHATA,INC.） 【代表取締役】 東山武明 【設立】 2019年7月1日 【資本金】 5,971万円 【所在地】 (Nagoya Head Office)※Head office Nagono Campus 3F 3-2, 2-14-1 Nagono, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture 451-0042 (Tokyo Office) 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0043 Shibuya Fukuras 17F (Osaka Office) 1F Breeze Tower, 2-4-9 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka 530-0001 (Milano Office) (HITOHATA MILANO S.R.L.) Via Vigevano, 18, 20144 Milano MI, ITALY 【事業内容】 Digital content business (projection mapping, immersive art museum, immersive show, laser mapping, digital installation, digital illumination, immersive dinner, 3DCG animation, VR/AR/Metaverse) Digital
communication business (promotional movies, digital marketing, campaigns, branding, public relations) 【ウェブサイト】
https://www.hitohata.jp/ 【YouTube】
https://www.youtube.com/c/HITOHATAINC/