Mid
Aug

Fukagawa Festival

8:00am – 8:00pm
Free

The Fukagawa Festival is one of the big three Shintō festivals of Tokyo along with the Sanno Matsuri and the Kanda Matsuri.

What happens?

The festival generally happens around August 15, but the actual schedule may vary slightly from year to year. The not-to-miss events are the water-throwing and mikoshi (portable shrine) processions.

The full schedule includes music performances, parades, and Noh Theater. The festival is at its rowdiest when it’s a “hon matsuri” year. The Hon Matsuri happens every three years — the next is 2026.

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Schedue 2025

On Sunday, August 17, the massive portable shrine is scheduled to be paraded around the neighborhood. This is a big deal, because the last time was back in 2022. In other words, expect there to be plenty of fanfare.

How to get there

The festival is centered around Tomioka Hachimangū Shrine (also referred to as Fukagawa Shrine). The closest stations are Monzennakacho on the Oedo and Tozai lines and Kiba Station on the Tozai Line.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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