The roads will be closed and the whole town of Tsukiji will take to the streets to celebrate the annual Tsukiji Lion Dance Festival at Namiyoke Shrine.
What happens?
What makes this festival different from all the other mikoshi (portable shrine) processions is the giant lion heads that are carried beside the shrines. On Saturday, you may also spot cute shrines with famous Japanese children’s characters on top, ushered in by local kids.
Schedule 2023
The main event will take place on Sunday. Street stalls will be held throughout the weekend and there will be a small festival on Friday at 6 p.m.
June 10 (Sat.)
- From 15:30: The Grand Ceremony
- 15:20–15:40: A procession of children carrying mikoshi.
June 11 (Sun.)
- 09:30–15:30: The portable shrines and lion heads will set off in the morning and go around the whole of Tsukiji before returning to the shrine). Full timings of where the procession will be here.
Early
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Mid Jun
つきじ獅子祭
Free
Official site
⚠️ Link in Japanese
- 440 m from Tsukijishijo Station Oedo Line (E18)
- 494 m from Tsukiji Station Hibiya Line (H11)
- 0.7 km from Kachidoki Station Oedo Line (E17)
Typical weather at this time:
High: 24 ºC
Low: 18 ºC
