Written by TC Team
Every autumn, Konno Hachimangū Shrine holds one of the biggest festivals in Shibuya.
What happens?
There are several different events taking place over the weekend, including an all-day Sato Kagura (a folk style of Shinto dance and music) dedication on the Sunday and the biggest of all: a large mikoshi (portable shrine) parade in Aoyama and Shibuya. The highlight is when 14 portable shrines from the local neighborhood associations converge in front of Shibuya 109 on Sunday.
Street vendors will also be at the shrine over the weekend, meaning you can grab food and get into the festival spirit.
Schedule 2026
Sep. 19 (Sat.)
From 6 p.m., a smaller festival will be held to celebrate the night before the big celebrations on Sunday. During the day, the kagura stage runs an eclectic lineup from 11 a.m. — Odissi classical Indian dance, tai chi, Japanese dance, chanson, and koto — with a children’s festival and food court open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sep. 20 (Sun.)
The main event, opening with the main rites at 10 a.m. The mikoshi processions run through the afternoon, reaching Dōgenzaka at 2 p.m. and Aoyama at 3 p.m. 14 portable shrines carried by locals will converge in front of Shibuya 109 between 2 and 2:30 p.m. before returning to their respective neighborhoods.
At the precincts of the shrine, there will be a Sato Kagura dedication held throughout the day.
How to get there
Shibuya Station is the closest station to Konno Hachimangū Shrine.
