Chinese lantern plants and a variety of summer events enliven Jindaiji Temple’s festival days
Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Every year, over 3 days around July 20 / Every year
- Location
- Jindaiji Temple approach and grounds
- Area
- Tokyo Metropolis・Chofu City(Within Tokyo: approx. 15 min–1 h by train (central areas))Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival centered on a market selling potted and cut-branch Chinese lantern plants, set across the grounds and approach of Jindaiji Temple. Some years also feature a handmade market, live music, and other activities.
About Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri
Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri is a summer festival held on the grounds of Jindaiji Temple and in the surrounding area of Chofu, Tokyo.
The event may also feature a handmade market, live music, and other activities, centered around the Jindaiji Hozuki Market, where potted and cut-branch Chinese lantern plants are sold.
Linked to Jindaiji Temple’s market days, community events take place on the and approach.
Source: 深大寺鬼燈まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The main attraction is the sale of Chinese lantern plants displayed in pots and as cut branches.
Depending on the year, a handmade market, live music, and a Tohoku Reconstruction Support Fair may also be added, so the program varies.
Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the festival has also featured Tohoku Reconstruction Support Fairs and talk events related to the disaster.
Chinese lantern plants and a variety of summer events enliven Jindaiji Temple’s festival days
What to expect
Visitors explore Jindaiji Temple’s grounds and approach, browsing and shopping for potted and cut-branch Chinese lantern plants.
When the festival is held, visitors can also enjoy activities planned for that year, such as a handmade market and live music.
The traditional hours have been listed as 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Jindaiji Temple approach and grounds (5-15-1 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu, Tokyo)
- Train and bus
It is a 50-minute walk from Fuda or Chofu Station on the Keio Line.
- Parking
There is no parking.
Address 5-15-1 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu, Tokyo
Dates and season
The festival is listed as taking place in mid-July.
It is usually held over 3 days around July 20, with hours listed as 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Source: 卍浮岳山 昌楽院 深大寺｜東京都調布市 - 八百万の神
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Tips for your visit
The venue spans the approach and grounds of Jindaiji Temple, so comfortable walking shoes and clothing are recommended.
As the nearest train stations are listed as a 50-minute walk away, allow plenty of time for your journey.
There is no parking, so if you plan to come by car, check in advance what options are available.
Nearby attractions
The Jindaiji Tourist Information Center is near the venue.
It is on the approach to Jindaiji Temple and answers questions about tourism around Jindaiji and in Chofu.
It is located at 5-12-7 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu, near the Keio Bus stop “Jindaiji.”
Source: 深大寺観光案内所 | 調布市
Origins and History of Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri
Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri is held to coincide with the festival days of Daio and Enmei Kannon.
It is said to have reached its 7th year in 2015, and has been held since at least around 2009.
Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the festival has also included disaster-related activities, such as a Tohoku Reconstruction Support Fair and talks with disaster storytellers.
Official information
The festival is organized by the Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri Executive Committee.
The Chofu Tourism Association’s events guide lists Japanese cultural events at Jindaiji throughout the year.
For detailed information about the 2026 festival, check for announcements of the dates and program.
Source: 観光イベント | 調布観光ナビ【調布市観光協会公式サイト】
Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri at a Glance
Jindaiji Hozuki Matsuri is a summer event where Chinese lantern plants are sold on the grounds and approach of Jindaiji Temple.
Alongside the Hozuki Market, activities such as a handmade market, live music, and reconstruction support events are added from year to year.
例年は7月20日前後の3日間です。
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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