Festivals & Events
September Festivals & Events
Kashima Jingu (Kashima Grand Shrine)・Reisai (Annual Grand Festival) and Shinkosai (Procession Festival)
The most important festival at Kashima Jingu, bustling with the Lantern Night and Procession Festival.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (Tsurugaoka Hachiman Grand Shrine)・Reidaisai (Annual Grand Festival) and Yabusame-shingi (Horseback Archery Rite)
The most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, featuring a vigorous yabusame (horseback archery) rite.
Sagamoku Ichinomiya Samukawa Shrine・Reisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The most important annual festival held once a year at Samidawa Shrine.
October Festivals & Events
Nikko Tosho-gu (Nikko Eastern Grand Shrine)・Autumn Grand Festival
An autumn grand festival featuring yabusame (horseback archery) and a warrior procession.
Yasukuni Jinja (Yasukuni Shrine)・Autumn Annual Grand Festival
The most important festival at Yasukuni Shrine, held in the autumn.
Senso-ji Temple・Kiku Kyouyou-e (Chrysanthemum Offering Ceremony)
A Buddhist ceremony offering chrysanthemums to the Kannon deity to express gratitude.
November Festivals & Events
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Grand Shrine)・Autumn Grand Festival (Chinza Kinen-sai)
An autumn grand festival commemorating the enshrinement of the deities. Dedictory performing arts are offered.
Meiji Jingu (Meiji Grand Shrine)・Reisai (Annual Grand Festival)
The most important festival of the year, held on the birthday of Emperor Meiji.
Haseji (Hase Temple)・Autumn Leaf Light-Up
Special night viewing of the autumn foliage that dyes the shrine grounds in brilliant colors.
We're gradually expanding coverage starting with major shrines and temples. Dates may vary slightly from year to year, so please check official information before visiting.