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Updated: January 5, 2024
Note: The 2023 installment of this event has already taken place.
The Ako Gishisai is a festival that commemorates a famous event from Japanese history, when 47 ronin (masterless samurai) from Ako took revenge for the death of their lord. They are remembered for their loyalty and self-sacrifice.
Every year on December 14th, this festival takes place at Sengakuji Temple, which is associated with these famous ronin. In their honor, there is a solemn procession of 47 costumed ronin—the highlight of the Gishisai.
Southern Tokyo
Shinagawa & Tennozu
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