Matsuri Festivals

Sensōji Temple Hagoita Fair

Name: Sensōji Temple Hagoita Fair
Start: 2026-12-17T10:00+09:00
End: 2026-12-19T19:30+09:00
Location: Sensōji Temple, Taito

Dec 17 – Dec 19, 2026 · Sensōji Temple, Taito · Tokyo

Dates

Dec 17 – Dec 19, 2026

About this event

Summary
Annual Hagoita-Ichi Festival at Sensōji Temple, selling ornamental bat charms.

Details

Festival sells hagoita—ornamental bat charms used in hanetsuki.
Bats feature kabuki actors, TV personalities, sports stars, cartoon characters.
About 50 stalls set near the main hall of Sensōji Temple.
Sales staff clap to celebrate purchases.
Many hagoita are produced in Kasukabe, Saitama, where a separate Hagoita Market exists.
Festival dates back to Edo period, reflecting long‑standing tradition.

Organizer's websitesenso-ji.jp

Also on the list: Matsuri Festivals in Tokyo — December 2026

Oji Tori-no-Ichi FairSun, Dec 6
The 47 Ronin Winter FestivalDec 12 – Dec 14
End of Year Festival at Nishiarai Daishi TempleMon, Dec 21, 09:00–21:00
Oji Inari Shrine Fox ParadeThu, Dec 31, 23:00–00:00

Event details come from organizers' websites and web searches. They are not guaranteed to be accurate. Check the official website before you go. Times are Japan time (JST).