What are the opening hours of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026?

17:30–21:00; Nov 9 (Mon): 1–7; Nov 10 (Tue): 1–7; Nov 11 (Wed): 1–7; Nov 12 (Thu): 1–7; Nov 16 (Mon): 1–7; Nov 17 (Tue): 1–7; Nov 18 (Wed): 1–7; Nov 19 (Thu): 1–7 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

Where is Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026 and what is the nearest station?

It is held at Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine. The nearest station is Omiya Sta..

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026

Japanese title: 武蔵一宮氷川神社ライトアップイベント〜時結びの杜〜 2026

Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine (Omiya Sta.) · Free

A night light-up event at Hikawa Shrine in Omiya. The tower gate becomes a giant screen for digital art with sound, projection mapping covers two trees, and light works by students of Omiya Science and Technology High School are on display. Open 17:30–21:00 (until 20:00 Mon–Thu except holidays); last entry 30 minutes before closing. Free to watch; on Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays, reserved priority-entry tickets (¥1,500) let you view from the front area.

Dates: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)
Time: 17:30–21:00; Nov 9 (Mon): 1–7; Nov 10 (Tue): 1–7; Nov 11 (Wed): 1–7; Nov 12 (Thu): 1–7; Nov 16 (Mon): 1–7; Nov 17 (Tue): 1–7; Nov 18 (Wed): 1–7; Nov 19 (Thu): 1–7
Price: Free (priority-entry ticket for the front area ¥1,500 on Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays, reservation required)
Venue: Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine
Nearest station: Omiya Sta.

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About this event

A night light-up that wraps the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Omiya in light and sound. Themed on Omiya's history and traditions, it features digital art projected onto the Romon gate, projection mapping on trees, and illuminated torii gates. Works by students of Omiya Science and Technology High School are also on display. We recommend enjoying the walk along the long approach toward the gate as part of the experience.

Highlights

Digital art and sound projected onto the Romon gate as a giant screen
Projection mapping on two trees
The night grounds are lit up to the second and third torii
Light-up works by Omiya Science and Technology High School students
Kyochika tip: on Fri–Sun, priority entry lets you watch from the front

Good for: Night walkers and digital art fans

Good to know

Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
Mon–Thu (except holidays) it ends at 20:00
On Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays, reserved priority-entry tickets for the front area are available

Summarized from the official page and press materials.

Distance from major stations

From Omiya: 1.2 km, about 20 min on foot
From Saitama-Shintoshin: 2.6 km, about 15 min by train
From Iwatsuki: 6.9 km, about 25 min by train
From Urawa: 6.9 km, about 25 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

What is Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026?: A night light-up that wraps the grounds of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine in Omiya in light and sound. Themed on Omiya's history and traditions, it features digital art projected onto the Romon gate, projection mapping on trees, and illuminated torii gates. Works by students of Omiya Science and Technology High School are also on display. We recommend enjoying the walk along the long approach toward the gate as part of the experience.
When is Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026?: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 23 (Mon, holiday)
What are the opening hours of Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026?: 17:30–21:00; Nov 9 (Mon): 1–7; Nov 10 (Tue): 1–7; Nov 11 (Wed): 1–7; Nov 12 (Thu): 1–7; Nov 16 (Mon): 1–7; Nov 17 (Tue): 1–7; Nov 18 (Wed): 1–7; Nov 19 (Thu): 1–7 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026 cost?: Free (priority-entry ticket for the front area ¥1,500 on Fri, Sat, Sun and holidays, reservation required)
Where is Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine Light-up: Tokimusubi no Mori 2026 and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine. The nearest station is Omiya Sta..

Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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