2024.01.24 〜 2024.01.25
The “lie bird” available only on this day.
Uso,” a bird said to bring good luck. It is believed that if the “Uso” doll from the previous year is returned to the shrine and replaced, the bad things that have happened in the past will become “Uso” and bring good omens for the year ahead, bringing good luck, success, and good fortune. The Hatsutenjin is also crowded with people and is dedicated to the performance of sato-kagura (traditional Shinto music and dance).
The “Usotori” of Kameido Tenjinja is made by hand by priests with all their hearts from hinoki cypress, and is popular as a precious good luck charm available only on this day.
The Hatsu Tenjin Festival is held here, and various Shinto rituals and festivals are held, including the dedication of the traditional “Sato-kagura” (music and dance) and “Tenjin-bayashi” (music and dance performed by flutes and drums).
Event SummaryOutline
| Location | Kameido Tenjinja Shrine 3-6-1 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo |
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| Holding period | Wednesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 25, 2024 |
| Related Links | Kameido Tenjin Shrine |
