Matsuri Festivals
Fukagawa Jugo Festival
Sep 23 – Sep 27, 15:00–20:30 · Hikawa Shrine, Koto · Tokyo
Dates
- Sep 23 – Sep 27, 2026, 15:00–20:30
About this event
SummaryExperience the traditional Japanese Tsukimi (moon viewing) festival at Fukagawa Hachimangu Shrine, celebrating the harvest moon with cultural performances and local cuisine.
Highlights
- Traditional Japanese dance and instrument performances
- International folk dances
- Bon Odori (traditional Japanese folk dance)
- Food stalls from local Fukagawa restaurants
- Special stage and illuminated areas within the shrine grounds
- Scenic spots to view the moon in the sky and reflected on water
Details
This festival, themed around enjoying Tsukimi in Fukagawa, is held on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar, known as Jūgoya or the Harvest Moon. It is a traditional event where people appreciate the harvest of the year while admiring the moon. The Fukagawa Jūgoya Festival allows visitors to rediscover the joy of moon viewing with family and close friends in a district that retains the charm of old Edo. Guests can enjoy the moonlit night at the special stage and illuminated areas within the grounds of Tomioka Hachiman Shrine. Additionally, visitors are encouraged to explore the wonderful spots in Fukagawa where they can see the moon in the sky and reflected on the water.
