Written by TC Team
The streets of Shinjuku get a whole lot busier during the annual grand festival, known as a reitaisai, of Hanazono Shrine.
What happens?
There will be many food stalls (about 100!) and festivities around the shrine.
The main event takes place on Sunday (May 25 in 2025). Large mikoshi (portable shrines) will set off from the shrine in the morning and be carried through the main streets of Shinjuku before returning in the evening.
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Depending on the year, the type of mikoshi and route changes (see the Facebook page for more details).
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.Late
May
2026
花園神社例大祭
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 342 m from Shinjuku-sanchōme Station Fukutoshin Line (C13)Marunouchi Line (M9)Shinjuku Line (S2)
- 0.5 km from Seibushinjuku Station Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS1)
- 0.5 km from Higashi-shinjuku Station Fukutoshin Line (C12)Oedo Line (E2)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 20 ºC
Low: 16 ºC
