Mitama Matsuri

The summer festival began in 1947 as an event to comfort the spirits of war dead. It has become a beloved summer tradition in Tokyo, attracting many worshippers each year. More than 30,000 lanterns are displayed in a variety of sizes, beautifully illuminating the night sky of Kudans. During the event period, various cultural performances such as floats from Aomori Nebuta and brass band parades are held. Worshippers can visit the courtyard, the closest sacred area to the main shrine, through 'evening courtyard worship.' Food trucks will be present in the outer garden. ■ Note Lighting will be available until 9:30 PM. Alcohol consumption in the shrine precincts is prohibited.

Map & Location

Details about Mitama Matsuri

Date & Time

7/13(Sun) 06:00～21:307/14(Mon) 06:00～21:307/15(Tue) 06:00～21:307/16(Wed) 06:00～21:30

Note

Formal worship daily from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM; evening courtyard worship from 5:45 PM to 9:10 PM

Venue

Yasukuni Shrine

Address

3-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Formal worship, evening courtyard worship, and Yasukuni Shrine Museum admission are paid.

parking

Please use public transportation when visiting the Mitama Matsuri.

Access (Public)

About a 5-minute walk from Kudanshita Station on Tokyo Metro and others / about a 10-minute walk from Iidabashi Station and Ichigaya Station on JR and others.

Contact

03-3261-8326 （Yasukuni Shrine Office）

URL

https://www.yasukuni.or.jp/