In the autumn season in Japan there are many traditional festivals held at Shinto shrines, especially in September and October. In Suginami, there are many great festivals which include performances, special offerings, street food stalls, and even parade-like atmosphere through the streets, carrying portable shrines called “mikoshi.” There are many festivals at Omiya Hachimangu Shrine, and also other shrines such as Asagaya Shinmeigu Shrine or Nishi-Takaido Shoan Inari Shrine. Please check them out if you are looking for a unique, cultural experience.

Japanese summer “matsuri” are upon us: it’s time to enjoy summer festivals! Summer in Japan is extremely hot and humid, but the saving grace is the fantastic summer festivals. In Suginami City, Tokyo, we have you covered for both the walk-and-look type of festival with the Asagaya Tanabata Festival, August 7th through 11th, and the pick-a-spot-and-watch type of festival with the Tokyo Koenji Awa-Odori Festival, August 29th and 30th. Both events will have lots of food vendors and people decked out in yukata and traditional garb, and are sure to be the highlights of your Tokyo summer visit.

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