Stanley showcased use cases of special illumination at Ueno Toshogu Shrine.
Special Ueno Toshogu Shrine Illumination
Lighting design: Motoko Ishii Lighting Design Inc.
World-renowned lighting designer Motoko Ishii lit up Ueno Toshogu Shrine in Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo.
Here, we introduce the special illumination held in December 2024.
Ueno Toshogu Shrine selected Stanley’s LED projection lighting LEDSFOCUS series.
Although the lighting fixtures are permanent, the lighting will continue for a limited period of time, and the lighting schedule will be posted on the Ueno Toshogu Shrine website.
Introduction




Ueno Toshogu Shrine
The shrine was built in 1651 and enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu (Tosho Dai-gongen) as its deity.
It has survived wars and earthquakes, and is now registered as a valuable early Edo period building and a nationally designated Important Cultural Property.
It is believed to be especially beneficial for success in life, victory, health and longevity, and is visited by many people from both Japan and overseas.
Installation Examples


Karamon gate (Chinese style gate)
The Karamon gate (official name: Karahafuzukuri Yotsuashimon gate) in front of the shrine building appears in front of the approach to the temple.
Built in 1651, this is another nationally designated Important Cultural Property, and its extremely elaborate carvings are a highlight.
It was illuminated with LLF0111A GOLD from Stanley’s LEDSFOCUS GOLD series from the front gate, and was lit up with a dazzling effect.



Shrine
Inside the Karamon gate can be found the shrine pavilion glistening in gold.
It is also called “Konjikiden (gold hall)” because of the abundant use of gold leaf, and its gorgeous carvings and patterns produced using a traditional coloring method are highlights.
The dignified appearance of the building, which emerged in the darkness when lit up, was a delight to the eyes of visitors.


Approach
After passing through the large stone entrance, there is a stone-paved approach leading to the shrine.
The path is lined with stone lanterns and was illuminated with Stanley’s LEDSFOCUS PRO series,
creating a fantastic atmosphere with changing colors.
Lighting Equipment Products used in case study



【Equipment used】
■Approach
LLF0111A FULL COLOR
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■Karamon gate (Chinese style gate)
LLF0111A Gold
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■Shrine
LLF0111A Gold
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LLF0111A 3000K
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Ueno Toshogu Shrine

Ueno Toshogu Shrine
9-88 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03-3822-3455(Shrine office)
Tel: 03-3822-3575(Peony garden)
https://www.uenotoshogu.com/index.html