Written by Aarohi Narain
For the first time in its 1,400-year history, Sensōji will host a large-scale projection mapping event.
What to expect
Asakusa Culture & Lights takes place from December 3 to 7, 2025, lighting up the Hōzōmon Gate, Five-Storied Pagoda, and Nitenmon Gate with digital animations inspired by the temple’s history and culture.
The free show runs throughout the evening with no reservation needed.
Suggested Activity
Get Tickets To the Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku (Up to 30% Off)
Experience one of the craziest, most colorful places in Tokyo — the all-new Samurai Restaurant, from the creators of the Robot Restaurant. Get your tickets and sit back for a wild show of lasers, lights, samurai, dancers and other uniquely Japanese weirdness.
Schedule
There are three main experiences (two require paid bookings):
- Projection mapping on temple landmarks (free; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
- Daytime special viewing of the normally closed Denbōin Garden and Ema Hall, featuring historical votive paintings (¥5,000, booking required; from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
- Nighttime illuminations at Denbōin Garden (¥3,000, booking required; from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
