Jodosan Daijuji Temple Projection Mapping 2023

Okazaki City Night Time Economy Promotion Council will hold "Jodosan Daijuji Temple Projection Mapping 2023" at Daijuji Temple (Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) from January 28 (Sat) to 29 (Sun), 2023.

In conjunction with the broadcast of the NHK Taiga Drama "Dousuru Ieyasu", digitally animated projection mapping images will be projected on the three gates and main building of Daijuji Temple, a family temple of the Matsudaira and Tokugawa shoguns, using armor and dragons, the symbol of Tokugawa Ieyasu, cultural assets that Okazaki City is proud of, and Mikawa fireworks as motifs. Admission is free and no advance application is required.

Please come and see the fantastic projection mapping, a fusion of history and culture with cutting-edge digital technology, at the Daijuji Temple, which played a major role in Tokugawa Ieyasu's unification of Japan, and also in the historical drama "Dousuru Ieyasu," Ieyasu attempts to commit suicide in front of the tomb of his ancestors at Daijuji Temple, and is inspired by the teachings of the Buddhist priest Toyo to "aim to make the world a pure land.

*Parking may not be available. Please use public transportation.

Outline of the event

[Name] Jodosan Daijuji Temple Projection Mapping 2023

[Date and time] January 28 (Sat) and 29 (Sun), 2023 18:00-21:00

*Continuous projection of approximately 7 minutes of content with an intermission of approximately 4 minutes.

*The same images can be viewed at any time of the day.

*In case of congestion, visitors may be required to wait for admission or may not be allowed to enter.

*In case of rain, the projection may be temporarily suspended or cancelled.

*The main hall, the Treasure House, and the Grand Hojo are not open to visitors.

[Venue] Daijuji Temple (5-1 Hiromoto, Kamoda-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture)

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・About 17 minutes on foot from "Daimon" station of Aichi Kanjo Railway

・From Meitetsu "Higashi Okazaki" station, take the Meitetsu bus to "Daikiji" and walk about 7 minutes.

*Parking may not be available. Please use public transportation.

*Flex Campus Corporation (50 Aza Suehiro, Kamodacho, Okazaki, Aichi) parking lot is also available as a temporary parking lot (approx. 5 min. walk to Taikiji Temple). However, if the parking lot is full, the parking lot may not be available. Please be aware of this before coming.

[Admission fee] Free admission, no prior application required

[Details] In conjunction with the broadcast of the NHK Taiga Drama "Dousuru Ieyasu", digitally animated projection mapping images will be projected on the three gates and main building of Daijuji Temple, a family temple of the Matsudaira and Tokugawa shoguns, using armor and dragons, the symbol of Tokugawa Ieyasu, cultural assets that Okazaki City is proud of, and Mikawa fireworks as motifs.

[Requests to all visitors]

*When taking photos or videos, please refrain from shooting with flash, drones, or using a tripod for long periods of time in front rows during busy times. Also, please refrain from taking continuous shots or use the silent shooting function during crowded times, as the shutter sound of continuous shots may disturb people around you. Since the images move quickly, we recommend that you use a smartphone to take video.

*Please cooperate with other visitors by sharing the space.

*Please be aware that you may be photographed or filmed by staff members, and that you may be filmed for media coverage. Please be aware that you may be photographed, filmed, or interviewed by the media.

*Please wear a mask at all times and observe good cough etiquette when visiting the venue.

*Please leave as much space as possible between visitors.

*Please refrain from visiting the exhibition if you are not feeling well due to fever, etc., if you have tested positive for novel coronavirus infection, if you are a person with close contacts, or if you are in the waiting period at home after returning or entering Japan.

[Organizer] Okazaki City Night Time Economy Promotion Council

[Planning and production] HITOHATA,INC.

"Jodosan Daijuji Temple Projection Mapping" (December 2021)

"Jodosan Daijuji Temple Projection Mapping" (December 2021)

"Jodosan Daijuji Temple Projection Mapping" (December 2021)

"Jodosan Daijuji Temple Projection Mapping" (December 2021)

About Daijuji

When Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was defeated in the Battle of Okehazama, escaped and tried to harm himself, he was told by the chief priest to "aim for the world of Taihei" and was discouraged. It is a temple that played a major historical role.

The straight line of about 3km connecting Okazaki Castle and Daijuji Temple starting from the Sanmon and Somon gates built by the 3rd Shogun Iemitsu is called "Vista Line" and has been protected for about 370 years as a historical view.

At the Bodaiji Temple of the Matsudaira family and the Tokugawa shogunate, the honorary foolish superior was opened by the 4th generation Chichu in 1475.

The tomb of the 8th generation of Matsudaira, the painting of Reizei Tamechika, an important cultural property of the country, the mortuary tablets of successive generals, and the wooden statue of Ieyasu at the age of 73 are enshrined.

In addition, the Tahoto, an important cultural property of Japan, was erected by Ieyasu's grandfather, Kiyoyasu Matsudaira, in 1535.

This double tower, with one layer square and two layers circular, shows the beautiful style of the late Muromachi period with sculptural patterns such as frogs and fist noses.