Minato City, Tokyo
Akasaka Hikawa Festival
Sep 11-15, 2026
VenueAkasaka Hikawa Shrine and other locations
ScheduleA shrine festival continuing since the Edo period at Akasaka Hikawa Shrine, revered for warding off bad luck and bringing good relationships, held September 11-15, 2026. Centered on the shrine's ornate miya-mikoshi, highlights include the Yoimiya evening parade on the 11th, a children's procession on the 12th, and the Shinko-sai grand procession with palanquin and two Edo-style dashi floats through the parish on the 13th, with food stalls, bon dancing, and concerts as well.