Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri

深川八幡祭り

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Religious & SpiritualTokyo
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe water-throwing tradition, with
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: JPY
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri in Tokyo

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri, one of the three great festivals of Edo tracing to around 1642, is known as the mizu-kake matsuri, or water-throwing festival, for the tradition of dousing passing mikoshi with water as relief from summer heat. Held at Tomioka Hachimangu, the full-scale Hon Matsuri with more than fifty mikoshi occurs once every three years amid smaller annual observances.

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri traces its origins to shortly after Tomioka Hachimangu's founding in 1627, with the festival itself commonly dated to around 1642, making it one of the oldest of the three festivals collectively known as the great festivals of Edo alongside Kanda Matsuri and Sanno Matsuri.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The water-throwing tradition, with spectators actively dousing mikoshi bearers using buckets and hoses as they pass, gives the festival a uniquely participatory and physically drenching character distinct from the more solemn processions of Kanda and Sanno Matsuri, its counterparts among the three great festivals of Edo

02

The mystery stays covered

Tomioka Hachimangu's roughly 4

03

The city starts moving

ton mikoshi, decorated with jewels valued in the billions of yen and cited as the heaviest in the Kanto region, stands as a permanent display of devotion even though its weight keeps it from being carried during the procession itself

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Traditions include the mizu-kake water-throwing over passing mikoshi

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the triennial full-scale Hon Matsuri with more than fifty mikoshi

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the display of Tomioka Hachimangu's roughly 4

The local code

Living ritual

5-ton jewel-decorated mikoshi

Tradition 5

Living ritual

cited as the heaviest in the Kanto region

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Quick-drying clothing that can get wet is wise for anyone near the mikoshi procession route, given the water-throwing tradition; comfortable sandals or shoes that tolerate splashing work...

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

JPY

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map35.69 N, 139.69 EOpen in Google Maps

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Nearest airportHND — Tokyo Haneda
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Tokyo via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Tokyo, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearQuick-drying clothing that can get wet is wise for anyone near the mikoshi procession route, given the water-throwing tradition; comfortable sandals or shoes that tolerate splashing work better than anything that should stay dry.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Japan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri?

Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri is listed for August · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri take place?

The festival is listed in Tokyo, Japan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

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Where exactly is it?

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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