Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO (Yurakucho, Tokyo), an entertainment planetarium facility for adults, has decided to screen a special program, "Immersive Planetarium – Monet," starting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Claude Monet is a leading Impressionist painter. This immersive program allows visitors to experience the "transition of light" that he depicted throughout his life in the planetarium's full-dome. Supervised by Claude Monet researcher Yasui Hiroo, the program explores what Monet loved, what he focused on, and how he left his mark on the canvas with light. Along with his many masterpieces, the program introduces the journey of Monet's life.
A new dimension of immersive experience depicting the world as seen by Monet
The greatest feature of "Immersive Planetarium – Monet" is its unprecedented "new-dimensional immersive experience." This work uses the latest AI technology to deliver a number of masterpieces, including the world-famous "Water Lilies" series and "Impression, Sunrise," with an expanded expression that reaches "outside the canvas." Monet's brushstrokes and vibrant colors spread across the entire dome. The world that was originally contained within a square frame is now unleashed across the entire wall and even overhead, allowing viewers to literally witness "the world as Monet saw it."
The venue, Planetarium Tokyo's DOME1, is a special planetarium that is filled with images from ceiling to wall. The projections envelop the entire 15m diameter dome, painting the entire field of vision in Monet's colors, creating a one-of-a-kind immersive space.
Enjoy the ultimate digital art experience as Monet's world engulfs you whole-body.
Photogenic limited menu also available
We have prepared a limited-edition menu inspired by Monet's famous paintings that is visually appealing as well.
DOME1, where this film will be screened, allows you to bring in food purchased from the adjacent cafe, Cafe Planetaria. Immerse yourself in Monet's world and enjoy an extraordinary moment enjoying a limited-edition menu inspired by his masterpieces.
You can also take photos before the main screening. Enjoy taking photos of the photogenic cafe menu with the images spreading across the dome as your backdrop.
Water lilies 830 yen (tax included)
This non-alcoholic drink, "Water Lily," is characterized by its beautiful color, changing from blue to purple when mixed.
It is decorated with pentas, which are reminiscent of lotus flowers, and has a refreshing taste accented with colored tapioca and jelly.
Monet Pancakes 780 yen (tax included)
A special pancake inspired by the famous painting "Woman with a Parasol" that is both fun to look at and delicious to eat.
The dough is coated with butterfly pea chocolate and topped with an edible Monet painting, with mixed berries and whipped cream sandwiched in between, making this a delicious treat that will leave you satisfied until the very end.
The shop also offers original products that can only be purchased here
The attached shop, Gallery Planetaria, will sell products based on Monet's paintings.
The "original magnets," designed with four memorable scenes from the film, are original products exclusive to the "Immersive Planetarium – Monet," where you can enjoy a 360-degree video experience.
The shop will also sell cosmetics and stationery inspired by Monet's paintings.
"Immersive Planetarium – Monet" Event Details ◆Dates: March 3, 2026 (Tue)
*Please check the official website for screening dates and times.
◆Venue: Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO (Yurakucho) DOME1
(Yurakucho Marion 9th floor, 5-1 Yurakucho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
◆ Screening time: Approximately 45 minutes ◆ Price: 2,800 yen (tax included)
◆Ticket sales start date: Starry Members can purchase tickets online from 12 noon [7 days before] the screening date, and the general public can purchase tickets online from 12 noon [5 days before] the screening date, up until 15 minutes before the screening.
◆Official website/ticket purchase:
https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/program/immersive_monet/?rl=260219_ptok_immersive_monet
*Note: All seats are reserved and you will be required to stay in your seat during the screening.
・Photography is not permitted during the main screening. Photography is only permitted inside the dome when entering and exiting.
・This film is narrated in Japanese. Audio guides in other languages are not available.
・This is a video work that mainly focuses on Monet's paintings. There is no explanation of the starry sky or the universe.
★Supervised by ■Yasui Hiroo
Born in 1969. After working as a curator at the Hiroshima Museum of Art Foundation and a specialist curator at the Iwate Museum of Art,
He is currently a senior curator at the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
He specializes in modern French art. His major exhibitions include "Monet: The World of Water Lilies" (co-curator, 2001), "Chardin: Master of Silence" (2012), "Redon: The Secret Garden" (2018), "All Masters! – The Phillips Collection Exhibition" (2018), and "1894 Visions: Redon-Lautrec" (2020). He won the Academic Award at the 13th Western Art Promotion Foundation Awards for "Redon: The Secret Garden."
His major works include "More About Monet: His Life and Works" and "Monet's Works" (Tokyo Bijutsu), "Renoir's Dogs and Cats: Animals of the Impressionists" (Kodansha), "Illustrated Guide to the World of Monet's 'Water Lilies'" (Sogensha), and "The Birth of Impressionism: A Departure from Chaos and a Rich Legacy" (Sogensha) from the Sogen Art History Library. He has also co-authored "Introduction to Monet: Six Stories to Interpret 'Water Lilies'" (Chichu Art Museum) and "Chichu Art Museum" (Fukutake Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation).
★Video production ■HERE.
A creative company that uses video to update all kinds of spaces around the world and design experiences that enrich humanity.
With the mission of "enriching the world's scenery with digital spatial production," the company proposes unique and innovative ideas that combine real places and spaces with digital technology, and designs "unknown spatial experiences" that can be shared across languages and generations using the solid technical skills of digital artists.
Representative works include the "Aichi Prefectural Children's Center Play Lab Projection Mapping," the music video "Bells of New Life / KEN ISHII," "Tokyo Prince Hotel "REBORN 2017" Projection Mapping," and "Stage Visuals for the Red and White Song Battle."
At the Konica Minolta Planetarium, where this event will be held, they are responsible for directing and producing full-dome images for a number of projects, including the live event "LIVE in the DARK," where the starry sky and music resonate together, and the planetarium production "Songs for the Planetarium." Official website: https://here-we-are.jp/
Konica Minolta Planetarium Tokyo (Yurakucho)
■Name: Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO
■Address: 9th floor, Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ■Opening days: No fixed holidays (closed during exhibition replacement periods)
■Business hours: Weekdays 10:30-21:15 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00-21:45
■Official website: https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/planetariatokyo/
■Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/konicaminolta_planetarium/
[Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.] Press Release
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