Written by TC Team
Every year on January 7 at Matsuchiyama Shoden in Asakusa, there is a service for the god Shōden where daikon radishes are offered up as a symbol of his work.
What happens?
The festival doesn’t stop at radish offerings. Soon after, the daikon is chopped up and made into a special dish called furofuki — sliced radish with miso sauce on top — and given to visitors.
It is said that by eating this dish you will gain some of the health and power of the god himself.
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Schedule 2025
The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. and the dishing out of the furofuki will begin just after that as around 11:30 a.m. It wraps up around 1:30 p.m.
How to get there
Matsuchiyama Shoden is only a 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
Jan 7, 2027
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11:00am – 1:30pm
大根まつり
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 1.0 km from Tokyo Skytree Station Tobu Skytree Line (TS2)
- 1.0 km from Honjo-azumabashi Station Asakusa Line (A19)
- 1.1 km from Asakusa Station Ginza Line (G19)Asakusa Line (A18)Tobu Skytree Line (TS1)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 12 ºC
Low: 3 ºC
