Matsuri Festivals
Oji Inari Shrine Fox Parade
Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 23:00–00:00 · Oji Inari Shrine, Kita · Tokyo
Dates
- Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 23:00–00:00
About this event
SummaryA fox‑themed New Year’s parade celebrating the first shrine visit tradition in Oji.
Highlights
- Fox parade with participants in fox costumes and lanterns
- Stalls selling food and fox masks
- Historical legend depicted by Utagawa Hiroshige in his print “Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji”
- Participants must register, pay ¥2,000, and wear a kimono with a fox mask or fox‑face makeup
- Free viewing option for spectators, who should arrive early for good spots
- Children’s stamp rally in fox costumes during daytime hours
