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National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Projection Mapping 2025-2026
National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Projection Mapping 2025-2026, jointly produced by EPSON SALES JAPAN CORPORATION., HITOHATA, INC., and Seiko Epson Corporation, was held at Matsumoto Castle Park (Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture) from Sat, Dec 13, 2025 to Sun, Feb 15, 2026.
(Organizer: Matsumoto Castle Town Festa Organizing Committee)
Spectacular and immersive projection mapping was presented on the keep and stone walls of Matsumoto Castle, one of Japan’s five remaining National Treasure castle keeps and the oldest surviving example among five-story, six-floor tenshu. The visuals featured dynamic and fantastical imagery inspired by local heritage, including nishiki-e prints depicting the historic merchant city of Matsumoto from the Matsumoto City Museum collection, opulent folding-screen paintings, traditional crafts unique to the region such as Matsumoto temari balls and lanterns, as well as cherry blossoms in full bloom and alpine flowers of the Northern Alps.
In addition, visitors could experience a variety of light-based artworks throughout the park, including interactive installations along the garden paths, projection mapping on the castle gates, and illumination across Matsumoto Castle Park.
Admission was free, and no advance reservation was required.
During the event period, three themed phases were presented, each offering a distinct projection mapping program:
Phase 1: Castle Beyond Time – Stories of Light
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 – Wed, Jan 7, 2026Phase 2: Memories of Light – Highlights Digest
Thu, Jan 8, 2026 – Wed, Jan 28, 2026Phase 3: Blossoming Light – Prelude to Spring
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15, 2026
Event Overview
[Title] National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Keep Projection Mapping 2025–2026
(Part of City of Light and Ice Festival: Matsumoto Illumination 2025–2026)
[Dates] Sat, Dec 13, 2025 – Sun, Feb 15, 2026 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Phase 1: Sat, Dec 13, 2025 – Wed, Jan 7, 2026
Phase 2: Thu, Jan 8, 2026 – Wed, Jan 28, 2026
Phase 3: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 – Sun, Feb 15, 2026
[Venue] Matsumoto Castle Park
(4-1 Marunouchi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)
[Organizer] Matsumoto Castle Town Festa Organizing Committee
[Production and produce]
EPSON SALES JAPAN CORPORATION., HITOHATA,INC., Seiko Epson Corporation
[Phase 1 .Official Archive Photos – National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Projection Mapping 2025-2026]
[Phase 2 Official Archive Photos – National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Projection Mapping 2025-2026]
[Phase 3 Official Archive Photos –National Treasure Matsumoto Castle Projection Mapping 2025-2026]
[Main visual and event logo]
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