Senso-ji "ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2026": Projection Mapping on the Main Hall and Special Viewing of Dempo-in Garden

Senso-ji's special autumn event "ASAKUSA CULTURE & LIGHTS 2026" will be held for 5 days only, from Friday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 3 (national holiday), 2026.

First-Ever Projection Mapping on the Main Hall and Hozomon Gate

Visuals themed on 1,400 years of history and culture will be projected onto Senso-ji's Main Hall and Hozomon Gate. This is the first attempt ever to turn the large ema votive paintings, the illustrated legend scroll "Kanbun Engi," and related ukiyo-e prints into video. Different videos of about 6 minutes each will be projected alternately on the Main Hall and Hozomon Gate.

• Date & Time: October 30 – November 3, 18:00–21:30
• Venue: Senso-ji Main Hall (south side) / Hozomon Gate (south side)
• Admission: Free (no advance registration required)

Special Viewing of Dempo-in Garden and the Ema-do Hall

The scenic Dempo-in Garden, normally closed to the public, and the Ema-do Hall, which houses about 50 large ema votive paintings by artists such as Utagawa Kuniyoshi and Hasegawa Settan, will be specially opened to the public. In the garden, a sea-of-clouds effect will be presented both during the day and at night, and the garden will also be illuminated at night. Tickets are valid for both day and night, and re-entry is allowed on the designated day only.

• Hours: 9:00–21:00
• Admission: Adults (high school age and above) ¥2,300 in advance / ¥2,500 on the day; elementary and junior high school students ¥800 in advance / ¥1,000 on the day

Evening Program and Premium Experiences

The evening-only "Kinryu Yakai" will feature an original dance of about 5 minutes inspired by the temple dance "Kinryu no Mai." In addition, a premium special viewing that includes participation in a special prayer service in the Main Hall will be offered from 13:00 on October 30, and a tour of the non-public areas of the Important Cultural Property "Dempo-in" will be offered in limited numbers on October 31 and November 1.