Daikoku—a god of fortune, is offering up some good luck blessings to set your year off right at this traditional festival. Highlights of the festival include the following two events:
On Saturday, a bone-chilling (literally) purification ceremony will be performed—”coming-of-age” participants will douse themselves in ice water. Begins at 10am on the Saturday.
On Sunday, at noon, see hocho-shiki—a tradition in Japanese cuisine hailing from the Heian period—i.e. you’ll see a big carp sliced up real cool!
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| Venue: | Kanda Myojin Shrine |
| Recommended hotel | First Cabin Akihabara Hotel |
| Web: | http://www.kandamyoujin.or... |
| Entry: | Free |
| Closest station(s): | Ochanomizu Station | Akihabara Station |
| Area: | Akihabara, Kanda, Ochanomizu |
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