Fukagawa Festival

Festival highlights

The biggest highlight is the joint mikoshi procession, in which mikoshi from each neighborhood travel together through Fukagawa.

In 2026, 54 mikoshi took part, departing from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine to the chant “Wasshoi!”

Along the route, purifying water is thrown over the bearers, creating moments when the mikoshi and spectators share in the excitement.

The Shinkosai, in which the hōrensha travels about 70 kilometers, is also an important event unique to the main festival.

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A mikoshi procession at one of Edo’s Three Great Festivals, filled with chants and purifying water

What to expect

The festival begins with shrine rites and events in the shrine precincts. In 2026, the Shinkosai, during which the hōrensha visits the parishioner neighborhoods, took place on August 15, followed by the joint mikoshi procession on August 16.

For the joint procession, mikoshi from each neighborhood depart from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and make their way through the parishioner area to loud chants.

Purifying water is thrown along the route, so spectators may also get wet.

Events during the festival included taiko drumming, Noh, dance, koto, and shamisen performances.

How to take part

General spectators can watch the mikoshi procession from along the route and join in when purifying water is splashed.

If you wish to carry a mikoshi, you will need to check your connections with the local neighborhood associations or ujiko organizations, as well as their recruitment requirements.

Water being splashed is a distinctive moment when bearers and spectators share the festival’s excitement.

Even if you are attending as a spectator, please follow the mikoshi procession and the instructions around you.

Location and access

Venue and address

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine and its parishioner neighborhoods.

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is at 1-20-3 Tomioka, Koto City, Tokyo.

Train and bus

A 3-minute walk from Monzen-nakacho Station.

The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line is available.

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Address 1-20-3 Tomioka, Koto City, Tokyo

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Dates and season

2026 Festival Information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the festival ran from August 12 through the 16th, with the Shinkosai (hōrensha procession) on August 15 and the joint procession of neighborhood mikoshi on August 16.

The joint mikoshi procession began at 7:30 a.m., with more than 50 neighborhood mikoshi departing from Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

The 2026 events have ended.

It is usually held around August 15.

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Tips for your visit

During the mikoshi procession, water is thrown at the bearers from along the route, so it’s a good idea to wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet and take waterproofing measures.

The route may become crowded as the mikoshi pass, so follow local directions and safety guidance.

The times and routes vary by event, so check the details for the parts you want to see.

The festival takes place during a hot time of year, so bring drinks and other supplies.

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Origins and History of Fukagawa Festival

The Fukagawa Festival is said to have begun in Kan'ei 19 (1642), when the Edo shogunate ordered celebrations for the succession of Ietsuna, Tokugawa Iemitsu’s eldest son.

The festivals at Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine were passed down as the city of Edo developed, and became known for their grand mikoshi processions.

After the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed the shrine’s main mikoshi, a hōrensha and the First and Second Shrine mikoshi were prepared.

The festival was revived after the war and continues as a festival dating back to the Edo period.

Official information

The organizer of the Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine Grand Festival is Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

Information about the 2026 event schedule, the Shinkosai, and the joint mikoshi procession can be found on related special pages on the shrine’s official website or in local government event listings.

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Fukagawa Festival at a Glance

The Fukagawa Festival is a major summer festival in Koto City, with mikoshi processions and water-splashing centered on Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine.

In 2026, the hōrensha procession took place on August 15, followed on August 16 by a joint procession featuring 54 mikoshi.

The excitement along the route, where chants mingle with splashing water, is a major highlight, but be prepared to get wet if you go to watch.