Tokyo Meiji Shrine Hatsumode: Tokyo’s Most Iconic New Year Event
Make Meiji Shrine your Hatsumode destination. Explore the spiritual start to the year with traditions, blessings, and cultural charm.
Event Month
Tokyo 
January Nikko Toshogu Shrine New Year’s Visit
Celebrate New Year’s at Nikko Toshogu Shrine! Experience Japanese tradition and make your wishes for the year ahead.
Event Area Chichibu Night Festival
Discover Chichibu Yomatsuri, one of Japan’s top float festivals, featuring vibrant parades and winter fireworks in Saitama.
February Naritasan Shinshoji Setsubun-e
Discover the vibrant Setsubun Festival at Naritasan Temple, featuring traditional rituals, taiko drumming, and souvenirs to ensure a lucky year.
May Aoi Matsuri
Step into Japan’s past at Aoi Matsuri, Kyoto’s famed 1,400-year-old festival featuring elaborate imperial parades and Shinto rituals.
Tokyo Tori no Ichi festival held at Hanazono Shrine
Tori no Ichi at Tokyo’s Hanazono Shrine: A cultural festival offering unique experiences, including kumade purchases and traditional rituals.
Kansai Kurama Fire Festival
A traveler’s guide to the Kurama Fire Festival: Explore Kyoto’s spiritual heritage through fiery processions and centuries-old Japanese traditions.
Tohoku Sanriku Fireworks Competition
Sanriku Fireworks CompetitionSanriku Fireworks Competition: A Spectacular Celebration of Light and TraditionIntroduction...
September Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Join the Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival in Okinawa City, a dynamic event filled with rhythmic Eisa dances, local food, and rich cultural experiences.
October Nagasaki Kunchi
Don't miss the Dragon Dance, Dutch Dance, and more at Nagasaki Kunchi Festival, a cultural extravaganza in the heart of Nagasaki.