2022.07.13 〜 2022.07.16
More than 30,000 lanterns and Tanabata decorations of all sizes adorn the summer night sky.
The “Mitamatsuri” festival at Yasukuni Shrine began in 1947. During the event, as many as 30,000 lanterns and hanging paper lanterns of various sizes are hung in the shrine grounds, beautifully decorating the summer night sky in golden colors.
In the main shrine, a ceremony to console the spirits of the gods is held every night. Various dedicated performing arts such as “Aomori Nebuta” and “Edo Gei Kappore” are also held. Sendai Tanabata decorations dedicated by Miyagata Gokoku Shrine will be displayed at the shrine gate, adding to the festive atmosphere. Those who wish to dedicate lanterns may do so for a fee of 12,000 yen for large lanterns and 3,000 yen for small ones (large lanterns are offered until June 20 every year. (The large-sized lantern offering is available until June 20 every year, and the small-sized offering can also be made on the day of the festival).
Event SummaryOutline
| Location | Yasukuni Shrine 3-1-1 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
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| Access |
5 minutes from Kudanshita Station on the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines, 10 minutes from Iidabashi Station and Ichigaya Station on the JR Chuo Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines
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| Holding period | Wednesday, July 13 – Saturday, July 16, 2022 |
| Opening Hours | Official entrance to the main shrine is from 9:00 to 20:30 (lantern offering is lit from the evening until 21:30). |
| Contact Us | 03-3261-8326 |
| Related Links | Official Site |
