Torigoe Matsuri
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June 6 – June 9, 2026 Asakusabashi / Kuramae, Tokyo

Torigoe Matsuri

Festival Highlight

Famous for carrying one of Tokyo's heaviest mikoshi (portable shrines) through the streets.

Torigoe Matsuri (鳥越祭) is a historic, high-energy Shinto festival held annually in early June at the 1,370-year-old Torigoe Shrine in the Taito Ward of Tokyo. It is widely celebrated for featuring the Sengan Mikoshi, a massive portable shrine that weighs approximately four tons, making it the heaviest mikoshi in Tokyo.

Why People Love It

Powerful atmosphere, local community spirit, and traditional Japanese festival culture.

Best Time to Visit: 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM
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