Japanese Lantern Plant Fair (Hozuki-Ichi) ほおずき市

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo

2024-7-9 - 2024-7-10

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Eastern Tokyo

Asakusa

Note: The 2024 installment of this event has already taken place.

Sensoji Temple, built in 628, is said to be the oldest temple in Tokyo. It's a popular spot among locals, but it also draws big crowds of visitors from all over Japan—and beyond.

There is a belief that a prayer offered on July 10 brings 46,000 days' worth of blessings, so this is always a very special day. Over 100 stalls are set up to sell hozuki (Japanese lantern plants, so called because of their shape) on the temple grounds. Enjoy the sound of wind chimes, the vivid colors of the flowers, and the sight of so many people strolling around in colorful yukata. Visit the temple for a truly festive example of life in the old heart of Tokyo.

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

Keywords

July
Summer

Opening Hours	8:00-21:00

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