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Asakusa Tori-no-Ichi 2026

7 Nov 2026 — 19 Nov 2026

Lanterns at Otori Shrine during Tori-no-Ichi
Otori Shrine, Tori-no-Ichi 2013. A previous edition. Photo: Yoshikazu TAKADA from Tokyo, Japan / Photo source · CC BY 2.0. Resized by Wikimedia Commons and converted to WebP; no crop.

About the event

Kumade are ornamental rakes associated with gathering good fortune. Browse the elaborate designs, then leave time for the shrine itself. Evening crowds can be dense; choose a daytime visit if an easier pace matters more than the night atmosphere.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
7 and 19 November only, 00:00–24:00 each day. No festival on the intervening dates.
Admission
Lucky rakes and purchases cost extra. Formal shrine prayers start at ¥5,000; this is not a general entry ticket.
Tickets & booking
Formal ceremonies require advance arrangements. Check the shrine’s instructions if you wish to participate.
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Location & access