Juzaisan Chokokuji

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  • Iriya
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Time Out says

Built in 1630 in the early years of the Edo period, this shrine moved to its present location in 1669. The popular Tori no Ichi festival also has roots in the Edo era, and is held here in November every year.

Details

Address
3-19-6 Senzoku, Taito-ku
Tokyo
Transport:
Iriya Station (Hibiya line)

What’s on

Asakusa Tori no Ichi

Tori no Ichi is said to have originated at Asakusa's Otori Shrine and the nearby Juzaisan Chokokuji temple, so you can expect a major spectacle here. This is the biggest Tori no Ichi festival in Tokyo with 800 to 900 booths selling kumade, souvenirs and plenty of food. The event attracts 700,000 visitors every year and gets very crowded in the evening, so go during the day if you have the chance and snack on some old-school kiri-zansho candy. The festival is held for 24 hours on November 5, 17 and 29, starting with the first taiko drum sound at 12 midnight.
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