Upcoming Events (4)
Hozuki-Ichi (Ground Cherry Fair) at Sensoji
Traditional Hozuki-Ichi market at Senso-ji Temple offers ground cherry plants and wind chimes for sale, a visit believed to earn merit. Stalls line the temple grounds with seasonal goods and cultural ambiance, inviting locals and visitors to experience this rite.
Golden Dragon Dance at Sensoji Temple
Autumn spectacle at Senso-ji Temple: an 18-meter golden dragon dances through the temple grounds in Kinryu no Mai. A traditional cultural performance that draws locals and visitors to witness ceremonial choreography, vibrant banners, and atmospheric temple architecture.
Asakusa Toshi no Ichi (Year-End Market)
At Senso-ji in Asakusa, Hagoita-Ichi marks the year-end market with its famed battledore paddles (hagoita) and related crafts. This Edo-period tradition draws locals and visitors to a festive Tokyo market brimming with handmade goods and seasonal decor ahead of New Year.
Hagoita-Ichi (Battledore Fair) at Sensoji
At Sensoji Temple in Tokyo, the Hagoita-Ichi Battledore Fair offers a year-end market of decorated paddles and other traditional crafts. This Edo-period winter tradition draws locals and visitors to stroll stalls and soak in temple atmosphere.