Tsukiji Shishi Matsuri (Lion Dance Festival) 夏越し大祭「つきじ獅子祭」

6-20-37 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo

2026-6-10 - 2026-6-14

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Tsukiji

Located in Tsukiji, the Namiyoke Inari-jinja Shrine has long been known as a place to pray for protection from disaster, safety out at sea, economic prosperity, and safety in construction work. The area in Tsukiji where the shrine is located was under the sea 350 years ago. At the start of the Edo period (1603-1867), the land was reclaimed, but the embankments were constantly being washed away.

According to legend, one stormy night, a divine entity emerged from the ocean. As the people began praying to it, the waves and winds calmed down, and construction work was safely completed in 1659. The Tsukiji Shishi Festival is said to be held to commemorate this legend with its parade of floats: a dragon that controls the clouds, a tiger that controls the winds, and giant shishi lion heads that compel the entire world to obey them with a single roar.

How to Get There

Tsukijishijo Station | 5 min on foot
Toei Oedo Line

Tsukiji station | 7 min on foot
Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

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June

Opening Hours

June 10: Grand Festival (Taisaishiki)
June 11: Ceremony to prevent the spread of disease (Chinkasai)
June 12: Celebration on the eve of the festival (Yoimiyasai)
June 13: Sacred kagura dance ritual (Mikagurasai)
June 14 (9:00-around 15:00): Procession of the large portable shrine and the large Tenjo Ojishi lion (Sengan Miyamikoshi Togyosai)
As part of a commemorative project for the 370th anniversary of the shrine's founding, approaching in three years time, the lost "kasaboko" (decorative umbrella float) will be newly recreated for the 2026 festival. Additionally, to unveil its newly made pedestal, the large Tenjo Ojishi lion will be carried out of and returned to the shrine together with the Sengan Miyamikoshi (large portable shrine) (during the procession, the lion will be paraded on a wheeled cart).

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