Matsuri Festivals

Oji Tori-no-Ichi Fair

Name: Oji Tori-no-Ichi Fair
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Oji Shrine, Kita

Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · Oji Shrine, Kita · Tokyo

Dates

Sun, Dec 6, 2026

About this event

Summary
Traditional Japanese festival selling lucky bamboo rakes and food.

Highlights

Celebrates good fortune and prosperity for the new year, rooted in the Edo period.
Features ceremonial bamboo rakes (kumade) decorated with good‑luck charms.
Stallholders perform a special send‑off with clapping and chants to transfer luck to buyers.
Kumade prices start around ¥1,000 and increase with decoration.
Street vendors and food stalls offer a variety of local snacks.
Known as the last “Rooster Fair” in Japan and a hidden gem for locals.
No fixed closing time; the fair typically continues late into the evening.

Organizer's websiteojijinja.tokyo.jp

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