37th Meiji Shrine Doll Appreciation Festival

The "Doll Appreciation Festival" is a ceremony to calm the souls of dolls that people are unable to dispose of, and to express gratitude by offering them. It is held every autumn at Meiji Shrine. This is the 37th event. Last year, approximately 7,700 visitors attended from various places in the metropolitan area, and about 45,000 dolls were offered. At the ceremony in the main hall, elegant miko (shrine maidens) perform kagura (divine music and dance) in traditional attire. The sight of dolls lined up in front of the main hall, nearly filling the entire corridor, is spectacular. The shrine's office also hosts the "Memorial Doll Exhibition" concurrently. ■Notes Concurrent "31st Memorial Doll Exhibition." Special venue within the Meiji Shrine office. Free admission.

Map & Location

Details about 37th Meiji Shrine Doll Appreciation Festival

Date & Time

10/5(Sun) 09:30～15:00

Note

Held rain or shine

Venue

Meiji Shrine Main Hall

Address

1-1 Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Fee

Initial offering fee (doll collection fee): 3,000 yen per item (one bundle = equivalent to a 45-liter plastic bag)

parking

At both Harajuku Gate and Yoyogi Gate, please inform at the entrance that you are bringing a doll for the "Appreciation Festival".

Access

About 5 minutes from the "Yoyogi" IC on the Shuto Expressway Route 4 Shinjuku Line

Access (Public)

Utilize JR Yamanote Line "Harajuku" Station, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line & Fukutoshin Line "Meiji Jingumae" Station, or Odakyu Line "Sangubashi" Station

Contact

03-6284-3765 （General Incorporated Association Japan Doll Association Secretariat）

URL

https://ningyou-kanshasai.com/