Shimo Shinmei Tenso Shrine Annual Grand Festival

About this event

The Annual Grand Festival will be held from Wednesday, September 16 to Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Shimo Shinmei Tenso Shrine in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo. On Wednesday, September 16, the first day of the festival, the Inari Shrine Sacred Rice Field Harvesting Ritual (Nuibo-sai) will take place, where anyone can enjoy rice harvesting and receiving confectionery. On Friday, September 18, the Grand Festival Ceremony and the Mikoshi Spirit Transfer Ritual will be conducted, accompanied by festival music performed by Tenso Goshinkai Hayashiren. On Saturday, September 19, neighborhood sacred sake pavilion ceremonies will start in the morning, and in the evening, dedicated performance arts such as the "Urayasu Dance," cheer dance, and belly dance can be enjoyed. On Sunday, September 20, the final day, the Futaba Joint Mikoshi Procession will take place in the afternoon, followed by the Togoshi-Yutaka Joint Mikoshi Procession in the evening. Furthermore, dedicated performances including the "Jiro Okajima Kayou Show" and performances by parishioner neighborhood associations and "Tenso Goshinkai Hayashiren" are scheduled. In addition, Bugaku dedications featuring "Urayasu no Mai," "Kangen: Etenraku," and "Bugaku: Kitoku, Ryo-o, and Chokeishi" will be performed by the Hoba no Mori Gakuen Gagaku Club and the Gagaku Doyukai. Experience the arrival of autumn at this festival, savor traditional Shinto rituals and diverse entertainment, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local atmosphere.

Venue

Shimo Shinmei Tenso Shrine

1-3-24 Futaba, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 142-0043