Fukagawa Matsuri深川祭
The Fukagawa Festival, one of Tokyo's renowned Shinto festivals, stands alongside the Kanda Matsuri and Sannō Matsuri as the city's three great celebrations. This annual event is hosted by the Tomioka Hachiman Shrine in Koto, Tokyo, typically occurring in mid-August, and it boasts a rich history spanning approximately 380 years. Often referred to as the "Fukagawa Hachiman Festival," it's distinguished by a unique tradition known as the "Mizukake Festival." During this segment of the festival, participants splash water to beat the summer heat, and anyone can join in on the "Mizukake" by dousing the portable shrine bearers with water.
Every three years, the festival hosts its Main Festival, featuring around 50 grand portable shrines representing patrons from various townships. This grand occasion includes a combined procession that brings together these magnificent portable shrines, making it a truly special event.
Venue
- Tomioka Hachiman Shrine ⎯ 富岡八幡宮
Address
1 Chome-20-3 Tomioka, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0047, Japan
Getting There
- 2 minutes walk from Monzen-nakacho Station (門前仲町駅)
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