“ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025,” produced by HITOHATA,INC., will be held at Senso-ji (Taitō-ku, Tokyo) from Wednesday, December 3 to Sunday, December 7, 2025. (Organizer: ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS Executive Committee)

During the event, state-of-the-art digital animation and magnificent projection mapping images inspired by the 1,400-year history and culture of Senso-ji will be projected onto the Hozo-mon Gate, the Five-Storied Pagoda, and the Important Cultural Property Niten-mon Gate.

Viewing of the projection mapping is free of charge and no advance reservation is required.

In addition to the projection mapping, there will also be special daytime viewings (paid, advance reservation required) of the normally closed Denboin Garden and the Ema Hall, where large votive paintings by historic artists such as Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Hasegawa Settan, and Henmi (Kanō) Kazunobu are preserved. Furthermore, a special nighttime viewing (paid, advance reservation required) of the Denboin Garden, illuminated by fantastical lights, will be held concurrently.

Please enjoy this first-ever grand projection mapping event in the history of Senso-ji, along with the special opportunity to view the scenic Denboin Garden and the Ema Hall for the first time in seven years.

*Please note that entry restrictions may be implemented depending on crowd conditions.

*The projection mapping features the same content regardless of the time of visit. Heavy congestion is expected immediately after the start time, so visiting at a later time is recommended.

[Official Website: ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025]
https://www.asakusaculturelights.com/en/

Event Overview

[Event Title] ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025

[Dates] Wednesday, December 3 – Sunday, December 7, 2025, 17:30–21:30

[Venue] Senso-ji (2-3-1 Asakusa, Taitō-ku, Tokyo)

[Content and Admission Fees]

① Projection Mapping at Senso-ji Hozo-mon Gate / Five-Storied Pagoda / Important Cultural Property Niten-mon Gate

Magnificent projection mapping inspired by the 1,400-year history and culture of Senso-ji will be projected onto the Hozo-mon Gate, the Five-Storied Pagoda, and the Important Cultural Property Niten-mon Gate using advanced digital animation technology.

• Dates/Times: December 3–7, 2025, 17:30–21:30

• Venue: Hozo-mon Gate, Five-Storied Pagoda, Niten-mon Gate at Senso-ji

• Admission: Free, no advance reservation required

*Projection mapping on the Hozo-mon Gate and Five-Storied Pagoda consists of approx. 6 minutes of content, continuously projected with an approx. 3-minute intermission.

*These projections will be displayed on the south side (towards Nakamise Shopping Street) and can be viewed from Nakamise Shopping Street.

*Projection mapping on the Five-Storied Pagoda can also be viewed from within Denboin Garden during the paid nighttime special viewing.

*Projection mapping on the Niten-mon Gate (west side, facing the Main Hall) consists of approx. 3 minutes of content, continuously projected.

*Projection mapping will be conducted even in rainy weather but may be suspended or canceled in case of severe weather.

*The same projection is shown at all times. To avoid congestion, late-hour visits are recommended.

*Use of tripods, selfie sticks, and drones is prohibited. Flash photography is not allowed.

② Special Daytime Viewing of Denboin Garden and Ema Hall

A special daytime viewing (paid, advance reservation required) of the normally closed Denboin Garden within the Senso-ji precincts and the Ema Hall, where large votive paintings by historic artists such as Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Hasegawa Settan, and Henmi (Kanō) Kazunobu are preserved.

• Dates: December 3–7, 2025

• Admission Times: 9:00–15:00 (every 30 minutes, last entry at 15:00)

• Duration: Approx. 1 hour

• Capacity: 100 persons per session (closed once capacity is reached)

• Admission Fee: ¥5,000 (tax included) / Disabled discount: ¥4,000 (tax included)

• Advance reservation required

*Preschool children are free; tickets required from elementary school age.

*Disabled Discount: ¥4,000 (tax included) / Advance reservation required
(Applicable to holders of a Physical Disability Certificate, Ai-no-Techo [Certificate of Intellectual Disability], Ryoiku-Techo [Rehabilitation Certificate], Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Health Certificate, as well as one accompanying person. The “Mirairo ID” can also be used as proof of eligibility. Discount tickets are available for purchase exclusively through JTB “Experience, Activities & Leisure Ticket Reservation” or Webket.)

*No refunds or ticket exchanges after purchase, except in the event of official cancellation.

*Ticket includes admission to the “Berabō Edo-Taitō Taiga Drama Museum” (approx. 2 minutes on foot).

Ticket Purchase(Online Ticket Sales)

JTB “Experience, Activities & Leisure Ticket Reservation”
https://www.jtb.co.jp/leisure/products/e_products.aspx?products=E1031280

Ticket Pia
https://w.pia.jp/t/culture-lights/

Rakuten Travel
https://experiences.travel.rakuten.co.jp/experiences/60955

Asoview!
https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/LpCJgEOtsB

Lawson Ticket
https://l-tike.com/order/?gLcode=33683

KKday
https://www.kkday.com/product/533778?cid=22934&ud1=officialsite

Trip.com

https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/tokyo/asakusa-culture-and-lights-2025-153243901/?curr=JPY&locale=en_xx

Webket
https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=52828&ac=9000

Klook
https://www.klook.com/ja/activity/181090-asakusa-culture-lights-2025/?spm=SearchResult.SearchResult_LIST&clickId=fbf8e50bc1

*System usage fees may apply.
*Online tickets may be purchased until 30 minutes prior to each session.

(In-Store Ticket Sales)

7-Eleven (Multi-Copy Machine, P Code: 658-533)

Lawson, Ministop (Loppi, L Code: 33683)

*Issuing fees may apply.

(Over-the-Counter Ticket Sales)

JTB Asakusa Branch (Omori Bldg. 1F, 1-4-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sun/Holidays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Wednesdays)

JTB Ueno Marui Branch (3F, Ueno Marui, 6-15-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

JTB Kita-Senju Marui Branch (6F, Kita-Senju Marui, 3-92 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

JTB Passaggio Nishiarai Branch (1F, Passaggio, 1-17-1 Nishiarai Sakaecho, Adachi-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Weekends/Holidays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

JTB Kameari Ario Branch (2F, Ario Kameari, 3-49-3 Kameari, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, 1st Floor Counter (2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Matsuya Asakusa, 1st Floor Counter (1-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Important Notes for Special Viewing of Denboin Garden and Ema Hall :

*Photography is permitted in Denboin Garden; however, photography inside the Ema Hall is strictly prohibited. The use of tripods, selfie sticks, or other auxiliary equipment is not allowed in Denboin Garden.
*The audio guide for the Ema Hall can be enjoyed on your own smartphone. Please bring earphones. Use of the speaker function is strictly prohibited as it may disturb other visitors.
*Wi-Fi is not available on site. Additional mobile data charges (visitor’s responsibility) may apply for audio guide use.
*Audio guide devices, smartphone chargers, or related equipment are not available for rental at the venue.
*Entry may be denied if you arrive more than 30 minutes after your designated admission time.
*Due to expected congestion around the venue, please allow sufficient time to reach the entrance.
*The paths in Denboin Garden are gravel, and the Ema Hall contains many stairs and steps. Please note that the facilities are not barrier-free, and no slopes are provided.
*Please note that the Denboin Garden and Ema Hall are currently undergoing restoration work.

③ Special Nighttime Viewing of Denboin Garden

A special nighttime viewing (paid, advance reservation required) of the Denboin Garden, illuminated by enchanting lights.

• Dates: December 3–7, 2025

• Admission Times: 17:00–20:00 (every 30 minutes, last entry at 20:00, closes at 21:00)

• Duration: Approx. 30 minutes

• Capacity: 100 persons per session (closed once capacity is reached)

• Admission Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included) / Disabled discount: ¥2,000 (tax included)

• Advance reservation required

*Preschool children are free; tickets required from elementary school age.

*Disabled Discount: ¥2,000 (tax included) / Advance reservation required
(Applicable to holders of a Physical Disability Certificate, Ai-no-Techo [Certificate of Intellectual Disability], Ryoiku-Techo [Rehabilitation Certificate], Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate, or Atomic Bomb Survivor’s Health Certificate, as well as one accompanying person. The “Mirairo ID” can also be used as proof of eligibility. Discount tickets are available exclusively through Webket.)

*No refunds or changes of ticket type will be accepted after purchase due to customer circumstances.

*Even in the case of natural disasters or transportation disruptions, refunds will not be issued if the event is held as scheduled.

Ticket Purchase(Online Ticket Sales)

JTB “Experience, Activities & Leisure Ticket Reservation”
https://www.jtb.co.jp/leisure/products/e_products.aspx?products=E1031280

Ticket Pia
https://w.pia.jp/t/culture-lights/

Rakuten Travel
https://experiences.travel.rakuten.co.jp/experiences/60955

Asoview!
https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/LpCJgEOtsB

Lawson Ticket
https://l-tike.com/order/?gLcode=33683

KKday
https://www.kkday.com/product/533778?cid=22934&ud1=officialsite

Trip.com

https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/tokyo/asakusa-culture-and-lights-2025-153243901/?curr=JPY&locale=en_xx

Webket
https://webket.jp/pc/ticket/index?fc=52828&ac=9000

Klook  *To be released later

*System usage fees may apply.
*Online tickets may be purchased until 30 minutes prior to each session.

(In-Store Ticket Sales)

7-Eleven (Multi-Copy Machine, P Code: 658-534)

Lawson, Ministop (Loppi, L Code: 33683)

*Issuing fees may apply.

(Over-the-Counter Ticket Sales) *Sales to begin in late October

JTB Asakusa Branch (Omori Bldg. 1F, 1-4-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Sun/Holidays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed on Wednesdays)

JTB Ueno Marui Branch (3F, Ueno Marui, 6-15-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

JTB Kita-Senju Marui Branch (6F, Kita-Senju Marui, 3-92 Senju, Adachi-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

JTB Passaggio Nishiarai Branch (1F, Passaggio, 1-17-1 Nishiarai Sakaecho, Adachi-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: Weekdays 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Weekends/Holidays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

JTB Kameari Ario Branch (2F, Ario Kameari, 3-49-3 Kameari, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Asakusa Culture and Tourism Center, 1st Floor Counter (2-18-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Matsuya Asakusa, 1st Floor Counter (1-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Important Notes for Special Nighttime Viewing of Denboin Garden :

*Photography is permitted in Denbō-in Garden. However, the use of tripods, selfie sticks, or other auxiliary equipment is not allowed.
*Entry may be denied if you arrive more than 30 minutes after your designated admission time.
*Due to expected congestion around the venue, please allow sufficient time to reach the entrance.
*The paths in Denboin Garden are gravel, and no slopes are provided. Please note that the facilities are not barrier-free.
*Please note that the Denboin Garden and Ema Hall are currently undergoing restoration work.

[Requests to Visitors]

• Please note that entry restrictions may be implemented depending on the level of congestion at the venue.

• Please be aware that you may appear in photographs or videos taken by staff for editing purposes, as well as in media coverage.

• The use of tripods, selfie sticks, and other auxiliary equipment is prohibited within the venue. Staff may ask you to stop if such equipment is observed. Flash photography is also not permitted.

• The use of drones is strictly prohibited.

[Contact Information]

ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS Executive Committee Office
Phone: +81 80-4463-3067 (Weekdays 10:00–17:00, available until Tuesday, December 9, 2025)

[Organizer] ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS Executive Committee

[Planning and Production] HITOHATA,INC.

[Special Cooperation] JTB Corp., TV Aichi

*This event is subsidised by the Agency for Cultural Affairs under the 2025 Subsidy for Cultural Resource Utilisation Project (a project to promote the use of attractive cultural assets in various parts of Japan).

[Official Website: ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2025]
https://www.asakusaculturelights.com/en/