Starry sky experience under Christmas lights: Konica Minolta Planetarium (コニカミノルタプラネタリウム) launches "イルミネーション歡迎光影穹(イルミネーションウェルカムドーム)"｜Yurakucho・Ikebukuro・Oshiage・Yokohama・Nagoya

Do you want to welcome the Christmas season in the most fantastic way this winter? The entertainment planetarium brand "Konica Minolta Planetarium (コニカミノルタプラネタリウム)" will be launching the "Illuminated Welcome Dome (イルミネーションウェルカムドーム)" program from November 14th (Fri.) to December 25th (Thu.), 2025, at five venues in all of Japan simultaneously. For 5 to 10 minutes after admission and before the screening, the entire dome will be transformed into a photogenic lighting space: floating sky lanterns, flickering candles, and a river of stars will surround you, making the wait part of the trip.

What is the "Illuminated Welcome Dome (イルミネーションウェルカムドーム)"?

The "Illuminated Welcome Dome" refers to the behind-the-scenes images that will be taken after the audience has entered the venue and before the main program begins. This Christmas edition will start with a 5-10 minute photo friendly mode, allowing you to take a wave of beautiful photos under the starry sky and the sea of lights before entering the movie. Reminder: Only holders of tickets for the current production are allowed to enter the theater, and cannot view the video alone.

Event Highlights and Times

Duration and Time

Event Period: November 14 (Fri) - December 25 (Thu), 2025
Screening Period: 5-10 minutes from the opening to the beginning of the main program (depending on the venue)
Fee: Included in the ticket price of the work, no additional fee is required.

Points of Attention

・Some of the works are not applicable; each museum is closed on certain days, so please check the official website for the latest schedule.
When the seat is tilted, the staff may ask you to adjust the seat temporarily if there are other guests passing by.
・This video can be filmed, but after the main program is shown, please follow the rules of the museum.

Applicable Museums and Basic Information (with official links)

Yurakuchikan (Planetaria Tokyo)

Name: Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO (プラネタリア TOKYO)
Address: 9F Yurakucho Marion, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Hours: Weekdays 10:30 - 21:15 / Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 - 21:45 (Closed during artwork change)
Official website:https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/planetariatokyo/
Chinese brochure:PDF

Yokohama Museum (Planet Yokohama)

Name: Konica Minolta Planetarium YOKOHAMA (プラネタリアYOKOHAMA)
Address: Yokohama Gate Tower 2F, 1-2-5 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken
Open: Weekdays 10:30 - 20:30 / Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 - 21:00 (Closed during artwork change)
Official website:https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/planetariayokohama/
Chinese brochure:PDF

Ikebukurokan (満天 in サンシャインシティ)

Name: Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten in Sun City (満天 in サンシャインシティ)
Address: Rooftop of Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toyoshima-ku, Tokyo
Open: Weekdays 10:00 - 21:00 / Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 - 22:00 (Closed during artwork change)
Official website:https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/manten/
Chinese brochure:PDF

Oshikamikan (Sky in Tokyo Skaitsuru®)

Name: Konica Minolta Planetarium Sky in TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN® (天空 in 東京スカイツリータウン®)
Address: 7F East Yard, TOKYO SKYTREE, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Open: Weekdays 10:30 - 22:00 / Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 - 22:00 (Closed during artwork change)
Official website:https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/tenku/
Chinese brochure:PDF

Nagoya Museum (Manten Nagoya)

Name: Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten NAGOYA (満天NAGOYA)
Address: 3F Nagoya Noritake Garden, Aeon Dream City, 3-1-17 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Business: 10:00～21:00 (Closed during artwork exchange)
Official website:https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/manten-nagoya/
Chinese brochure:PDF

Recommended Venue: Popular works for "Lighted Welcome Dome

Hokkaido Healing ～Under the Same Starry Sky～ (Hokkaidoヒーリング ～Onaji Starry Skyの下で～)

The stage covers natural areas such as the Kushiro Marsh and Shiretoko, and the combination of fragrance and ambient sounds creates an immersive and healing experience.
Narrator: Mihako Tabe
Screening Venues: Yurakucho, Ikebukuro, Oshiage (3 Venues)
Works page:Official Links

Hoshigane no Mori - Starry Sky of Okinawa/Kokuto Village (星結いの森-沖縄・国頭村の星空-)

Look up at the stars and listen to the sounds of the world in the Yamagahara Forest, known as the "Forest of Miracles".
Narrator: Manosuke Mitsushima
Screening Venues: All five venues (Yurakucho, Yokohama, Ikebukuro, Oshiage, Nagoya)
Works page:Official Links

For more corresponding works, please see the main event page:https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/event/illumination/?rl=251023_all_illumi

Tickets and Movie Tips

How do I participate?

By purchasing a ticket for any of the productions, you will be able to enjoy the "Illuminated Welcome Dome" from the time you are seated at the opening until the curtain time before the main festival. Early admission is recommended if you want to get an aerial view or a good angle.

Seating & Experience

Premium Seat: The Premium Seat is extremely comfortable and can be reclined, while the regular seat can also be reclined, but please cooperate with the staff to guide you.
・Shooting is allowed during the curtain, but after the main program starts, it will be done according to the site regulations.
Parents and children are recommended to choose the seats around the center of the room for easy entry and exit.

Suggested Itinerary: Lighting x Starry Sky Day Trip

During the day, you can arrange to visit one of the surrounding shopping malls or aquariums (e.g. Ikebukuro Sunshine City, SKYTREE), and then enter the museum in the evening to experience the illuminated welcome dome, followed by a themed program. For couples and families, the shopping complexes in Yokohama and Nagoya are perfect for dinner and shopping, where you can enjoy the festive atmosphere, photo ops, and healing stars all at once.

Official Event Page & Enquiry

Activity Master Page:Official Links
Museums: Please check the official website of each museum (links are attached in each paragraph).

Conclusion

The "Illuminated Welcome Dome" turns waiting time into an amazing experience: lights, stars and fragrance all at once. With five locations in Tokyo, the Tokyo metropolitan area, and Nagoya, it's easy to fit into your itinerary, whether you're going on a Christmas date, a family outing, or a free trip to Japan. Grab the limited period from 11/14 to 12/25 to capture your Christmas memories in the dome!