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Updated: March 1, 2024

Buddha's Birthday Flower Festival (Hana Matsuri) 花まつり

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo
2024-4-8

This festival on April 8 is held in celebration of Bussho-e, the Buddha's birthday. The celebration is known colloquially as a "hana matsuri" (flower festival). On this day, a painting depicting the birth of the Buddha is on display at Sensoji Temple's main hall, and Buddhist memorial ceremonies are held. Each year, the temple is packed with visiting worshippers.


© Sensoji Temple

How to Get There

  • Asakusa Station|5 min on foot
    Tobu SKYTREE Line|Tokyo Metro Ginza Line|Tsukuba Express
  • Asakusa Station|Exit A4|5 min on foot 
    Toei Asakusa Line

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