Tokyo Night & Light Travel Guide

Free Guide: Experience the magic of Tokyo Night & Light: a record-breaking projection mapping show on the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

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Experience the magic of Tokyo Night & Light: a record-breaking projection mapping show on the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

Tokyo Night & Light is a captivating projection mapping show displayed on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku. This mesmerizing spectacle combines vibrant images and animations synchronized with music, offering a unique nighttime attraction for both locals and tourists.

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2 Chome-8-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8001
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Getting there

Walking

From Shinjuku Station's west exit, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is about a 10-minute walk. Head north, keeping the large skyscrapers in sight. The building will be visible in the distance. No costs involved.

Public Transport

Take the Toei Oedo Subway Line to Tochomae Station, which is directly connected to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. Exit at A4. The subway fare from Shinjuku-nishiguchi to Tochomae is ¥150-¥180.

Taxi

A taxi from Shinjuku Station to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building takes only a few minutes. Taxi fares in Shinjuku start at ¥382.90 per km. A short trip from Shinjuku Station to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building will likely cost between ¥1,200 and ¥1,500.

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Overview

Since February 2024, Tokyo Night & Light has transformed the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building into a canvas for stunning projection mapping. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display, the show covers an impressive 13,905 square meters. The event features a rotation of artistic projections created by both domestic and international artists. The themes vary from Tokyo's rich history and culture to more contemporary and fantastical subjects. Some popular projections include 'Godzilla: Attack on Tokyo!', 'Pac-Man Eats Tokyo', and visuals synchronized to music by the Japanese pop duo YOASOBI. The colorful projections are shown at half-hour intervals and are offered free of charge.The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is promoting efforts to add value to existing landmarks by combining them with Japanese projection mapping technology. By creating new, exciting attractions for visitors, Tokyo's nights are becoming livelier and more colorful than ever. The projection mapping shows currently run every night, with showtimes varying slightly depending on the time of year.

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