The Takada-Honzan Senjuji National Treasure Mieido and National Treasure Nyoraido Digital Art Night 2024, produced by HITOHATA,INC., was held at Senjuji Temple (Tsu City, Mie Prefecture), the head temple of the Takada School of Shin Buddhism, from 15 (Fri) to 17 (Sun) November 2024. (Organised by the Takata Head Temple Senshuji Digital Art Night Executive Committee).

Digital art projection mapping images featuring the designs of Senjuji's proud cultural assets, such as gold and coloured birds and lotus flowers, were projected onto two national treasures, the Mieido, a huge 42 m wide and 25 m high wooden building, and the magnificent Nyoraido, a wooden building of national treasure.

Projection mapping was combined with laser mapping in the national treasure Mieido.

In addition to the projection mapping, special night-time viewing of the National Treasure Mieido and National Treasure Nyorai-do with fantastic light, guided premium viewing tours by Buddhist monks including a VR theatre experience in the 360° image space in the Treasure House Toukoden and a visit to the special area, the middle chamber of the National Treasure Mikado, and the road in front of Senjuji Temple was made a pedestrian zone and the street The road in front of Senjuji Temple was turned into a pedestrian zone and a night marché with food stalls was also held.

In addition, a cultural heritage AR system was also unveiled, allowing visitors to interactively view high-resolution 3D models of Senjuji's valuable cultural assets on their smartphones.

This event was subsidised by the Agency for Cultural Affairs under its 2024 Cultural Resource Utilisation Subsidy (a project to promote the utilisation of attractive cultural properties in various regions of Japan).

*National Treasure Mikado Projection Mapping The documentary film is in production.

Outline of the event

[Name] Takada-Honzan Senjuji National Treasure Mieido and National Treasure Nyoraido Digital Art Night 2024

[Dates] 15 (Fri) - 17 (Sun) November 2024 17:30 - 20:30

*The projection mapping was projected continuously for approximately 7 minutes in the National Treasure Mikado and 8 minutes in the National Treasure Nyorai-do, alternating with the full-length contents of the two halls.

[Venue] Senjuji Temple, head temple of the Takada sect of Shinshu Buddhism, National Treasure Mieido and National Treasure Nyorai-do (2819 Ichimida-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture).

[Contents, fees, etc.]

＜①Projection mapping of the National Treasure Mieido and National Treasure Nyorai-do＞

Digital art projection mapping images featuring the designs of Senjuji's cultural assets, such as gold and coloured birds and lotus flowers, were projected onto two national treasures: the Mikado, a huge 42 m wide and 25 m high wooden structure, and the magnificent Nyorai-do, a wooden structure of national treasures.

Projection mapping and laser mapping were also combined in the national treasure Mieido.

Time: 15 (Fri) - 17 (Sun) November 2024, 17:30 - 20:30

Venue: National Treasure Mikado and National Treasure Nyorai-do (outdoors) in Senshuji Temple precincts.

Fee: Free admission, no advance booking required.

*The projection mapping was projected continuously for approximately 7 minutes in the National Treasure Mikado and 8 minutes in the National Treasure Nyorai-do, alternating with the full-length contents of the two halls.

＜②Special night-time viewing of the National Treasure Mieido and National Treasure Nyorai-do＞

The National Treasure Mieido and National Treasure Nyorai Hall, which are normally closed at night, were specially opened and decorated with fantastic night-time light.

Opening hours: 15 (Fri) - 17 (Sun) November 2024, 17:30 - 20:30.

Reception: tent on the east side of the National Treasure Mieido.

Admission: 500 yen, no advance application required.

Free for primary schools students and younger.

＜③VR Theatre in the Treasure House Torch Hall and National Treasure Mieido Premium Viewing Tour

This premium guided tour by a monk includes a 360° VR theatre experience in the Treasure House and a visit to the special area of the National Treasure Mieido.

Tour schedule: 17:00-17:50, 17:20-18:10, 17:40-18:30, 18:00-18:50, 18:20-19:10, 18:40-19:30, 19:00-19:50, 19:20-20:10, 19:40-20:30

Admission: 1,500 yen.

Free for primary schools students and under.

＜④Night Marche＞

The road in front of Senjuji Temple was turned into a pedestrian zone and a night marché was held with food stalls.

Time: 15 (Fri) - 17 (Sun) November 2024, 17:30 - 20:30

Place: Senjuji-mae Road, between Senjuji Karamon Gate and Senjuji Sanmon Gate.

＜⑤ Cultural property AR＞

Content that allows visitors to interactively view high-resolution 3D models of Senjuji's valuable cultural assets on their smartphones.

Fee: Free of charge

[Organiser] Takada-Honzan Senjuji Temple Digital Art Night Executive Committee

[Special Support] Shinshu Takada-Honzan Senjuji Temple, Mie Prefecture Tourism Federation

[Planning and Production] HITOHATA,INC.

[Cooperation] Create Kotobuki Zuka Co.

※本イベントは、文化庁 令和6年度「文化資源活用事業費補助金（全国各地の魅力的な文化財活用推進事業）」の補助を受けて実施したものです。