You can play a horror game in the main hall of a temple at night! "HORROR GAME SHOW 2025" to be held on November 15th at Saerinyama Temple in Hakata, Fukuoka City
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/991/G999110/20251007011/
Editorial Department: Yawaragi | 2025/10/07 03:41 (UTC)
OneSmallStep today (October 7, 2025) announced that the horror game-focused exhibition and experience event “HORROR GAME SHOW 2025” will be held on November 15 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Nishin-ji Temple in Fukuoka City’s Hakata Ward.
Admission fees are 400 yen (tax included) for advance tickets, 500 yen (tax included) for same-day tickets, and free for high school students and younger.
At this event, attendees will be able to play the latest titles from around the world—including both major releases and indie games—inside the main hall of a historic temple founded in the 17th century. Through talk sessions featuring the temple’s abbot as well as game developers, participants will share insights into “the fun of fear.” Speakers will be announced at a later date.
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Additionally, the organizers welcome influencers and streamers who are passionate about promoting horror game culture.
Official Website for “HORROR GAME SHOW 2025”
＜Below is the original press release text from the manufacturer.＞
Experience “fear” in a temple at night — The new festival of horror games, “HORROR GAME SHOW 2025,” makes its debut in Fukuoka’s Nishin-ji Temple
A unique experience blending nighttime temples with horror games: a fresh cultural showcase!
OneSmallStep Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City) will host the specialized exhibition and experience event “HORROR GAME SHOW 2025” on November 15, 2025, at Nishin-ji Temple in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City.
Set against a traditional temple backdrop, this horror game showcase features playable exhibitions of the latest titles from around the world—from major releases to independent indie games.
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More than just “scary” — A day to share the depth of horror
Horror is a form of expression that delves into the human subconscious and reflects society.
Through:
• Game play experiences
• Talk sessions with temple abbot and game developers
Players, creators, and those interested in culture and society will come together to share “the fun of fear.” This event invites both players and creators to engage more deeply with what makes horror games so compelling.
Event Overview
• Event Name: HORROR GAME SHOW 2025
• Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Venue: Nishin-ji Temple (Jōdo Shinshū Hongan-ji Sect), Matsukōzan, 1-chōme 25-2, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City
• Admission Fees: 500 yen (same-day tickets), 400 yen (advance tickets); free for high school students and younger
• Ticket Purchase Website: https://t.livepocket.jp/e/namw4
• Same-day tickets will be available at the venue’s ticket counter via cash only.
Venue Highlights
Nishin-ji Temple, established in the early Edo period over 350 years ago, is actively involved in local community engagement and international cooperation. The event offers an extraordinary night of non-daily experience—entering the temple’s main hall at night, removing your shoes, and playing horror games.
The fusion of a mystical temple space with cutting-edge horror games promises attendees unforgettable memories.
Nishin-ji Temple located in Kizuki, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City Image Gallery No.002 thumbnail / Play horror games in a temple hall at night! “HORROR GAME SHOW 2025” to be held on November 15 at Nishin-ji Temple, Fukuoka City’s Hakata Ward
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About HORROR GAME SHOW 2025
A showcase dedicated to spreading the cultural value and creative power of horror games, with the motto: “Horror is always fresh and fun!”
More than just a demo event, this exclusive exhibition dives deep into developers’ philosophies and social contexts behind their works.
For Influencers
We warmly welcome influencers and streamers who are passionate about promoting horror game culture. We’d be delighted if you could join us to help bring this special experience to life through on-site reporting, live streams, or other content.
If you’re considering participating or conducting media coverage, please feel free to contact us via the email address below. Let’s enjoy a night filled with fear and creativity together.
[Contact for Inquiries]
OneSmallStep Co., Ltd.
Address: 8th Floor, 3-8, Tenjin 4-chōme, Chūō Ward, Fukuoka Prefecture
Email: [email protected]
Event Official Website: https://horror-game-show.com