Mitama Matsuri (Yasukuni Shrine Lantern Festival)
Over 30,000 golden lanterns light the approach to Yasukuni Shrine across four summer nights, with Aomori nebuta floats and bon-odori dancing.
일시 · 장소
- 일시
- 2026/07/13 09:00 – 2026/07/16
- 장소
- Yasukuni Shrine（3-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo）
- 도시
- Tokyo
- 가는 방법
- 3-min walk from Kudanshita Station (Tozai/Hanzomon/Toei Shinjuku lines), Exit 1.
- 요금
- 무료
- 주최
- Yasukuni Shrine
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- 3-min walk from Kudanshita Station (Tozai/Hanzomon/Toei Shinjuku lines), Exit 1. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families, date night
하이라이트
- 30,000+ lanterns and bonbori lights
- Aomori nebuta float procession
- Bon-odori dancing and food stalls
유래와 배경
Begun in 1947, the festival is held to console the spirits of the war dead enshrined at Yasukuni; the thousands of lanterns are dedicated offerings honoring those souls.
알아두면 좋아요
Lanterns glow best after sunset; arrive before 19:00 to beat the densest crowds on the main approach.